Operating instructions

Fea tures
Cycle Signal Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each
cycle and during the WRINKLE-RIDsetting (some models). The volume is
adjustable on some models.
Drum Light (some models.)
A drum light will corrle on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer
drum during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Reversible Dryer Door
Your dryer isequipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the
right or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor directions on
changing the door.
Place the front bar under
the lip of the lint screen opening.
Drying Rack (some models)
Use the drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
I. Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2. Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Placethe front bar under the lip of the
lint screen opening.
13. Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs.
Leave space between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or
through the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.
4. Select a timed dry setting best suited for items being dried. Use only the Air
5.
Fluff (no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, t,,,
rubber-like materials, feathers or down.
When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint
screen is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and
cause damage to the dryer.
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For
satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUT!ONS PREVENTIVEMEASURES
Greasy, oily _ Fabric softener sbeet. • Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. _ Add a few bath towels to srnaNloads for
stains Rinse and rewash, proper tumbling.
Some "silk-like" fabricsshould beair dried.
Use proper drying temperature.
Place fabric softener sheet on top of load
before starting the dryer.
Lint • Overloading. _ Reduce load size and rewash using liquid • Do not overload dryer.
Overdrying causes static fabric softener in the final rinse. * Use fabric softener in washer or dryer to
electricity. _ Or, add a fabric softener sheet and tumble reduce static electricity.
Lint screen not clean when without heat. * Removeitemswhentheyareslightlydamp
cycle began, o Use lint brush or roller to remove lint. to avoid overdrying.
Lint is attached to "pills." • Check that lint screen isclean and in place.
Pilling • Pilling is normal with • Use a lint brush or shaver to remove piNs. • Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers.
(Fibers break synthetic and permanent _ When ironing, use spray starch or fabric
off, ball up and press fabrics. This is due to finish on collars and cuffs.
cling to fabric.) abrasion from normal wear. o Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion.
Shrinking o Overdrying. * Irreversible condition, o Follow fabric care label directions.
• If shrinking is a concern, check load often.
Remove items while slightly damp and
hang or lay flat to complete drying.
Block knits into shape.
Wrinkling * Overloading. • Reduce load size and tumble at medium or * Do not overload dryer.
Leaving items in dryer after low heat for 5-10 minutes. • Remove items as soon as cycle ends.
cycle ends. • Remove items immediately. Hang or fold.