Cool Down

COOL DOWN is displayed during the cool down part of the cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handling.

Cycle Complete

CYCLE COMPLETE is displayed when a drying cycle is finished. If the Extra Care feature is selected, EXTRA CARE will also be displayed.

The Cycle Complete display turns off 1 hour after the end of a drying cycle, when PAUSE/CANCEL is pressed, or when the door is opened. If the Extra Care feature is selected, the Cycle Complete display will remain on 1 hour after the Extra Care cycle stops.

Extra Care

EXTRA CARE is displayed when this option is selected. This display stays on with the Cycle Complete display. See “Additional Features.”

Check Lint Screen

The Check Lint Screen display reminds you to check the lint screen. CHECK LINT SCREEN is displayed when the machine is turned on. The message turns off when the lint screen is opened and cleaned, Start is pressed, or after 5 minutes have elapsed.

Cycles

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Automatic or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts.

Control Locked

A lock icon will be displayed in the Status window when this option is enabled.

Indicator lights

Other indicator lights on the control panel show Cycle, Temperature and Cycle End Tone settings selected.

The Status display shows the estimated or actual time remaining in a cycle.

Insert Lint Screen

If the lint screen is opened while the dryer is running, the dryer will pause and the message INSERT LINT SCREEN will be displayed. Once the lint screen is inserted, PRESS START will be displayed.

Insert Dry Rack

After selecting the Dry Rack cycle, if no drying rack is in the dryer, the machine will beep three times and INSERT DRY RACK will be displayed.

AUTOMATIC CYCLES

Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following “Automatic Preset Cycle Settings” chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.

White/Cotton

Use this cycle to get High heat for cotton towels, sheets or work clothes.

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle to get High heat for heavyweight mixed loads, as well as bulky items including bedspreads.

Normal/Casual

Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying sturdy fabrics such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends.

Delicate

Use this cycle to get Low heat for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics and no-iron finishes.

Extra Delicate

Use this cycle to get Extra Low heat to gently dry items such as lingerie, exercise wear or sheer curtains.

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KitchenAid FRONT-LOADING GAS DRYER manual Cycles