Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to the “Laundry Tips” section for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables.
NOTE: Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.
wWARNING
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.
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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.
Starting your dryer
1.Load clothes into the dryer and close the door.
2.Turn the Cycle Control Knob to the desired cycle and setting.
Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*) to dry most loads. See “Selecting a cycle and setting” for descrip- tions of the cycles.
3.Push the Start button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.
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