Whirlpool 3406874 warranty Operating Your Dryer, Starting your dryer

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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.

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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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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Thank you for buying this appliance Your safety and the safety of others is very important Understanding SafetyUnderstanding Safety Additional features your washer/dryer has Parts and FeaturesChecking Your Vent VentingOn next Checking Your Vent Operating Your Washer Starting your washerClose the washer lid Select a water level Operating Your Washer Stopping/restarting your washerDelicates cycle Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Permanent Press cycleUsing Rinse and Spin Using Drain and SpinExtra Wash cycle Rinse Self-cleaning lint filterWhat happens in each cycle WashAdding liquid fabric softener Adding liquid chlorine bleachStarting your dryer Operating Your DryerTo restart the dryer Selecting a cycle and settingStopping/restarting your dryer To stop the dryer, eitherCycle Descriptions Damp Dry FeaturePermanent Press SYNTHETICS, and Blends Drying chartAutomatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of Load Cottons and LinensDelicate Fabrics End of cycle signalNo Heat/Fluff cycle Type of Load No HEAT/FLUFF CycleWashing and drying tips Laundry TipsSorting clothes Choosing load sizesLarge Capacity Washers Using dryer fabric softenersWater guidelines Washer loading suggestionsSelecting water temperatures Checking hot water temperatureWater hardness Stain To Remove Removing stainsStain removal rules Stain removal guideDoing so can result in death or fire Fire HazardDo not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it Including cooking oilsLipstick Ketchup orTomato ProductsCare Instructions Washing special-care itemsItems Drying Instructions Drying special-care itemsFilled items WashableNapped items Quilted, downEvery load cleaning dryer As needed cleaning washerCaring for Your Washer/Dryer As needed cleaning dryer Clogged lint screenUse the following method Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinet Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect powerWasher Winter storage or moving careNon-use or vacation care Saving energyTroubleshooting Common laundry problems washerProblem Cause Still wet Common laundry problems dryerSlow drying Or clothesNo heat dryer Common washer/dryer problemsWasher/dryer will not start No water washerOdor dryer Noises dryerWhen asking for help or service Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … If you need replacement parts …Page Page Limited TEN-YEAR Length of Warranty Crosley will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited FIVE-YEAR