Features
Place the front bar under
the lip of the lint screen opening.
Cycle Signal Control (some models)
When the Cycle Signal Control is ON, a signal will sound at the end of each cycle
and during the Fabric Sentry setting (some models). The volume is adjustable on some models.
Drum Light (some models)
A drum light will come on whenever the door is opened to illuminate the dryer drum
during loading and unloading. Closing the door turns off the light.
Reversible Dryer Door
Your dryer is equipped with a reversible door. The door can be hinged on the right or left side. Refer to the INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSfor directions on changing the door.
Drying Rack (some models)
Usethe drying rack to dry items which should not be tumble dried.
1.Open the dryer door and remove the lint screen.
2.Insert drying rack into the dryer drum. Place the front bar under the lip of the lint screen opening.
3.Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Weight should not exceed 10 Ibs. Leavespace between items, but do not let items hang over the sides or through the grids. Do not tumble other items when using the drying rack.
4.Select atimed drysetting best suited for items being dried. Useonlythe Air Fluff (no heat) temperature setting for items containing plastic, foam rubber, rubber- like materials, feathers or down.
5.When items are dry, remove the rack and replace the lint screen. If lint screen is not in place, tumbling items could enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the dryer.
Common Drying Problems
Many drying problems involve poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. For satisfactory drying results, follow these suggestions provided by The Soap and Detergent Association.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Greasy, oily stains
Lint
•Fabric softener sheet.
Overloading.
Overdrying causes static electricity.
Lint screen not clean when cycle began.
Lint is attached to "pills."
• Rub fabric softener stains with bar soap. | ||
Rinse and rewash, | ||
• Reduce load size and rewash using liquid | ||
fabric softener in the final rinse. | ||
• Or, add a fabric softener sheet and | ||
tumble | without | heat. |
• Use lint | brush or | roller to remove lint. |
• Add a few bath towels to small loads for | ||||
| proper tumbling. |
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• Use proper drying temperature. |
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• | Place fabric softener | sheet on | top | of load |
| before starting the | dryer. |
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• Do not overload dryer. |
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• Use fabric softener | in washer | or dryer to | ||
| reduce static electricity. |
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• Remove items when they are slightly damp | ||||
| to avoid overdrying. |
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• | Check that lint screen is clean and | in place. | ||
Pilling
(Fibers break off, ball up and cling to fabric.)
Shrinking
Wrinkling
•Pilling is normal with synthetic and permanent
press fabrics. This is due to abrasion from normal
wea r.
•Overdrying.
•Overloading.
•Leaving items in dryer after cycle ends.
• | Use a lint brush or shaver to | remove pills. | |
• | Irreversible condition. |
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• | Reduce load size and | tumble | at medium |
| or low heat for | minutes. | |
• Remove items immediately. Hang or fold. | |||
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• Use fabric softener to lubricate fibers. |
• When ironing, use spray starch or fabric |
finish on collars and cuffs. |
• Turn items inside out to reduce abrasion. |
• Follow fabric care label directions. |
If shrinking is a concern, check load often. |
• Remove items while slightly damp and |
hang or lay flat to complete drying. |
• Block knits into shape. |
• Do not overload dryer. |
• Remove items as soon as cycle ends. |
