Whirlpool 8578901 manual Dryer Care, DryingRackOption, CleaningtheDryerLocation, Explosion Hazard

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DryingRackOption

DryingRackOption

Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.

If your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to purchase one for your model. To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for ordering information, please refer to the front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.

NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not use the automatic cycle with the drying rack.

To use the drying rack

Do not remove the lint screen.

1.Open dryer door.

A

A. Front edge

2.Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen.

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A

A. Dryer rack front edge

B. Dryer back panel

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.Press the POWER button.

6.Select a timed drying cycle and temperature (see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.

7.You must select a time by pressing TIMING Up or Down. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.

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

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

Rack Dry

Setting

Temp.

Time*

 

 

 

 

Wool Sweaters

Timed

Low

60

Block to shape and lay flat on

Dry

 

 

 

 

 

the rack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

Timed

Low

60

Cotton or polyester fiber filled

Dry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

Timed

Air Only

90

Foam rubber filled

Dry

(no heat)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sneakers or canvas shoes

Timed

Air Only

90

 

Dry

(no heat)

 

 

 

 

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

DRYER CARE

CleaningtheDryerLocation

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of ventilation air.

CleaningtheDryerLocationWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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Whirlpool 8578901 manual Dryer Care, DryingRackOption, CleaningtheDryerLocation, Explosion Hazard