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.

B

A

A. Dryer rack front edge

B. Dryer back panel

3.Put the wet items on top of the drying 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 drying rack.

4.Close the door.

5.Select Timed Dry and desired temperature (see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.

NOTE: Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack.

6.You must select a time by pressing the DRY TIME up or down buttons. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.

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

NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated from items dried on the drying rack.

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 drying 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.

NOTE: You must remove drying rack for normal tumbling.

DRYER CARE

CleaningtheDryerLocation

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

WARNING

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.

CleaningtheLintScreen

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint screen before or after each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean

1.Pull the lint screen straight up. 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, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting Requirements.”

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 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash

1.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

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

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