Whirlpool W10054070A Dryer USE, StartingYourDryer, To use an Automatic Cycle, Press PAUSE/CANCEL

DRYER USE

StartingYourDryer

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing).

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

No washer can completely remove oil.

Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described.

Follow these basic steps to start your dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information.

1.Clean lint screen before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

2.Place laundry into dryer and shut door.

3.Press POWER.

4.Turn the knob to the selected cycle. The preset settings for Automatic Cycles or Timed Cycles will illuminate. The estimated (automatic cycle) or actual (timed) cycle time (in minutes) will show in the display.

NOTE: A default time is displayed when an automatic cycle is selected. During the first few minutes of the drying process, the cycle time may automatically vary from the default time based on the size and fabric type of the load. Toward the end of the drying process, the estimated time display will adjust again, showing the final drying time.

To use an Automatic Cycle

■Press POWER.

■Turn the knob to desired Automatic Cycle.

■Select DRYNESS to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected dryness level.

The default dryness setting is Normal when an Automatic Cycle is selected. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing Dryness and choosing More, Less or Damp. Selecting More, Less or Damp automatically adjusts the sensed time needed. Once a dryness level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.

■Select the desired Options.

To make changes during an Automatic Cycle:

■Press PAUSE/CANCEL.

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