Drying Rack (Available As An Option)

Select this feature to dry items such as sweaters without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.

To use the drying rack

1.Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.

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

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

3.Select the Timed Drying cycle and temperature, or the Fluff Air cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle. Push the START button.

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. Select the cycle, temperature setting and drying time across from each item.

Rack Dry

Cycle

Temp

Time*

 

 

 

 

Wool Sweaters

 

 

 

Block to shape and lay flat on

Timed

Low

60

the rack

Drying

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

 

 

 

Cotton or polyester fiber filled

Timed

Low

60

 

Drying

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stuffed toys or pillows

 

 

 

Foam rubber filled

Fluff

None

90

 

Air

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sneakers or canvas shoes

Fluff

None

90

 

Air

 

 

*(Minutes) Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed. (Drying time will depend on amount of moisture items hold).

NOTE: If your model does not have a drying rack you can order one by calling, in the U.S.A, 1-800-442-9991or in Canada,

1-800-807-6777or by contacting the dealer from whom you bought your appliance.

CARING FOR YOUR DRYER

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen block ed by lint can increase drying time.

To clean

1.Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2.Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, block ed, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other towels, causing your dryer’s lint screen to fill up faster. Be sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying new towels.

If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Check ing Your Vent.”

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash

1.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

2.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

3.Rinse screen with hot water.

4.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.

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Whirlpool LGQ8000JQ1 Cleaning the Lint Screen, Drying Rack Available As An Option, Every load cleaning, As needed cleaning