Models EL6050/ GL6050 continued
Select temperature setting
(May be set on or between setting shown).
A. Ex Low
Use for lightweight and delicate fabrics such as sheer curtains, lace and gauze.
B. Knits/Delicate Low
Use for lightweight cottons and linens, delicate knits and synthetic fabrics.
C. Medium Low
Use for lightweight permanent press, heavyweight knits and synthetic fabrics.
D. Perm PressMedium
Use for heavyweight and mediumweight cottons and linens, permanent press and synthetic fabrics.
Drying tips
A. Load sizes
Do Not overload the dryer.
Mix larger items with smaller items.
Dry smaller loads of permanent press and synthetics and remove immediately after tumbling stops, to reduce wrinkling.
Add one or two,
Rearrange load during a cycle to prevent large items (sheets, tablecloths and blankets) from balling or rolling up.
B. Dryer fabric softeners
Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Place fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the dryer.
Do Not add fabric softener sheet after cycle has started. Instant heat may cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics.
A clear,
To remove fabric softener stain, wet the stain and rub with liquid detergent or bar soap. Wash the item.
C. Drying special items
Follow fabric care label instructions carefully for blankets, woolens, curtains, draperies, slip covers, diapers and baby clothes, elastic items,
Knitted woolens
Machine drying is not recommended. Block to shape when wet and allow to
Cotton and canvas shoes
1.Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as a buffer.
2.If rubber or foam rubber materials are part of shoe, use No Heat/Fluff setting. For other materials see Page 3.
3.Remove when
Service or performance problems caused by the use of any product not manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product.
E. Cotton High
Use for heavyweight cottons and linens.
Gentle Heat
During the last few minutes of
all heat cycles, the dryer temperature gradually reduces to a lower heat setting to help prevent overdrying.
A signal sounds when the cycle is finished. This signal cannot be shut off or adjusted.
The signal is helpful when drying permanent press, synthetic and other items that should be removed as soon as the dryer stops.
Some dryer fabric softeners can: n deposit a
residue on fabrics and inside the dryer.
n cause rust inside the dryer.
1 clog the lint screen and slow down drying.
n cause dryers with dryness sensors to overheat and/or fail to shut off.
Use only fabric softeners specially labeled as not being harmful to the dryer.
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