Whirlpool GEW9260PL1 manual Dryer USE, Starting Your Dryer, To use an Automatic Cycle

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Starting Your Dryer

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.

The following is a guide to starting 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.Rotate the dial to select either an Automatic or Manual Cycle then press the CONTROL ON button. The preset settings and drying time for the cycle chosen will be displayed.

To use an Automatic Cycle

Point the dial to an Automatic Cycle.

Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load to be. The time displayed is an estimated length of the cycle based on the Dryness Level selected. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected Dryness Level.

NOTE: Time is not adjustable for Automatic Cycles. Pressing the More Time or Less Time buttons will cause a triple beep, indicating that the time cannot be changed.

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Contents 8578188 Electronic Electric DryerTable of Contents Your safety and the safety of others are very important Dryer SafetyOptions Installation InstructionsTools and Parts Installation clearances Dryer DimensionsLocation Requirements You will needMobile home Additional installation requirements Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installationMobile home installations require Closet installation, with stacked washer and dryerElectrical Connection Electrical RequirementsIt is your responsibility Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Direct WireStyle 1 Power supply cord strain relief Style 2 Direct wire strain relief Wire connection Power supply cordRemove center silver-colored terminal block screw Wire connection Direct wireBDE CG F Optional 3-wire connection If this is a new vent system Vent material If using an existing vent systemVenting Requirements Plan Vent System Optional exhaust installationsAlternate installations for close clearances Install Leveling Legs Install Vent SystemSpecial provisions for mobile home installations Vent system chartConnect Vent Complete InstallationLevel Dryer If the dryer will not start, check the followingTo use an Automatic Cycle Dryer USEStarting Your Dryer Stopping Your Dryer Pausing or RestartingControl Locked Drying and Cycle TipsStatus Lights Cycles Temperature Additional FeaturesWhen using Air Only SignalsDrying Rack Rack Dry Setting Temp Time Wool SweatersTo use the drying rack Stuffed toys or pillowsCleaning the Lint Screen Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Dryer Interior Dryer CareChanging the Drum Light Removing Accumulated LintVacation and Moving Care Dryer Operation TroubleshootingLint on load Cycle time too shortStains on load or drum Loads are wrinkledIf you need replacement parts Assistance or ServiceFor assistance and service Accessories U.S.A8578188 Whirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty