Whirlpool GEW9260PL1 manual Drying Rack, To use the drying rack, Stuffed toys or pillows

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Drying Rack

The drying rack is useful for drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry (for example, sweaters).

To use the drying rack

Do not remove the lint screen.

1.Open dryer door.

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A. Front edge

2.Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen.

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A. Dryer back panel

3.Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces.

NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.

4.Close the door.

5.Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle (see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.

6.You must select a time by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.

7.Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second).

NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack.

This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.

Rack Dry

Setting

Temp.

Time*

 

 

 

 

Wool Sweaters

Timed

Low

60

Block to shape and lay flat on

Dry

 

 

 

 

 

the rack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

Timed

Low

60

Cotton or polyester fiber filled

Dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

N/A

Air Only

90

Foam rubber filled

 

(no

 

 

 

heat)

 

 

 

 

 

Sneakers or canvas shoes

N/A

Air Only

90

 

 

(no

 

 

 

heat)

 

*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

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Contents Electronic Electric Dryer 8578188Table of Contents Dryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantTools and Parts Installation InstructionsOptions Location Requirements Dryer DimensionsInstallation clearances You will needMobile home installations require Minimum installation spacing for cabinet installationMobile home Additional installation requirements Closet installation, with stacked washer and dryerIt is your responsibility Electrical RequirementsElectrical Connection Style 1 Power supply cord strain relief Power Supply Cord Direct WireElectrical Connection Wire connection Power supply cord Style 2 Direct wire strain reliefWire connection Direct wire Remove center silver-colored terminal block screwBDE CG F Optional 3-wire connection Venting Requirements If using an existing vent systemIf this is a new vent system Vent material Alternate installations for close clearances Optional exhaust installationsPlan Vent System Special provisions for mobile home installations Install Vent SystemInstall Leveling Legs Vent system chartLevel Dryer Complete InstallationConnect Vent If the dryer will not start, check the followingStarting Your Dryer Dryer USETo use an Automatic Cycle Control Locked Pausing or RestartingStopping Your Dryer Drying and Cycle TipsStatus Lights Cycles When using Air Only Additional FeaturesTemperature SignalsTo use the drying rack Rack Dry Setting Temp Time Wool SweatersDrying Rack Stuffed toys or pillowsCleaning the Dryer Interior Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Lint Screen Dryer CareVacation and Moving Care Removing Accumulated LintChanging the Drum Light Troubleshooting Dryer OperationStains on load or drum Cycle time too shortLint on load Loads are wrinkledFor assistance and service Assistance or ServiceIf you need replacement parts Accessories U.S.AWhirlpool Corporation Major Appliance Warranty 8578188