Temperature

Use these settings to select temperatures for the Manual Cycles. Press the TEMP key until the desired temperature setting glows. Temperature settings cannot be used with the Automatic Cycles.

Air Only

Use Air Only for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics.This table shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Only.

Type of Load

Time*

 

(Minutes)

 

 

Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys

20 - 30

 

 

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths

20 - 30

 

 

Rubber-backed rugs

40 - 50

 

 

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon

10 - 20

 

 

*Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

 

When using Air Only

Check that coverings are securely stitched.

Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.

Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.

NOTE: Air Only is not available with Automatic Cycles.

DryingRack

The drying rack is useful for drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry (for example, sweaters). The drying rack can be used only with the Dry Rack cycle. During this cycle, the dryer drum will not rotate.

To use the drying rack

1.Open dryer door.

AB

C

A. Front feet

B. Back wire

C. Locator tabs

2.Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on front feet of drying rack, at the same time, aligning the locator tabs with the locator indentations in the dryer drum.

A

B

C

A. Dryer back panel

B. Locator tabs

C. Locator indentations (inside dryer drum)

3.Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all the surfaces.

NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.

4.Close the door.

5.Select Dry Rack cycle. Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.

6.You must select a time by pressing the MANUAL DRY TIME (- or +) buttons. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.

7.Press and hold START button (about 1 second).

NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack.

This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested temperature setting and drying time. Actual drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.

Rack Dry

Temp.

Time*

Wool Sweaters

Low

60

Block to shape and lay flat on the rack

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

Low

60

Cotton or polyester fiber filled

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

Air Only

90

Foam rubber filled

(no heat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sneakers or canvas shoes

Air Only

90

 

(no heat)

 

 

 

 

*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

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KitchenAid FRONT-LOADING GAS DRYER manual Temperature, DryingRack, When using Air Only