Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to “Laundry Tips” on page 19 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables.
NOTES:
•Make sure your dryer is properly vented outdoors before using it. See warning below and your Installation Instructions.
•Make sure your dryer is properly installed in a
•Make sure your dryer is leveled on a floor that can support the weight.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Never place items in the dryer that are dampened with gasoline or other flammable fluids.
Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils because they may contain some oil after laundering.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, 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. Use the Energy
Preferred Automatic Setting (*) to dry most loads (see page 8).
3.If your dryer has a Temperature Selector, set it to the desired setting
(see page 10). Some dryer models have either a rotary knob or tap touch Temperature Selector.
4.Push the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.
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