Whirlpool 3406879 manual Dryer USE, Starting Your Dryer, Stopping and Restarting, Loading

DRYER USE

Starting Your Dryer

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.

2.Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (*) to dry most heavyweight and medium weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”

3.Push the START button.

Stopping and Restarting

You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.

To stop your dryer

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the dryer is not in use.

To restart your dryer

1.Close the door.

2.Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3.Push START.

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.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1.Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.

Loading

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows the maximum load you can place in your compact dryer. Expect longer drying times.

Heavy work	2 pair of pants, 3 work shirts
clothes
Delicates	1 camisole, 2 slips, 4 undergarments,
	1 set of sleepwear, 1 half slip
Towels	9 bath towels; or 6 bath towels, 3 hand
	towels, 6 wash cloths
Mixed Load	2 pillowcases, 1 T-shirt, 2 shirts, 1 pair
	slacks
Knits	2 slacks, 2 shirts; or 3 dresses
Perm. Press	6 shirts; or 2 double sheets & 2 pillowcases;
	or 2 singles sheets & 2 pillowcases

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