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4. Set drying temperature Setting dryer temperature: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits. ■■ Use an no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. Wrinkle Prevent feature n Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. 5. P ress START/PAUSE to begin cycle Cleaning the dryer interior To clean dryer drum 1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed. 2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum. NOTE: Garments that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry these items inside out to avoid drum staining. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle. Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling. DRYER CARE Cleaning the dryer location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer. Removing accumulated lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified servicer. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning the lint screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. 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. 8

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5.
Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle
Press the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to
reduce wrinkling.
4.
Set drying temperature
Setting dryer temperature:
■
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items
such as towels and work clothes.
■
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying
medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
■
Use an no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or
heat-sensitive fabrics. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE:
If you have questions about drying temperatures for
various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Wrinkle Prevent feature
■
Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the
end of a cycle.
DRYER CARE
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would
block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes
clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.
Cleaning the dryer interior
To clean dryer drum
1.
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the
stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until
stain is removed.
2.
Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3.
Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE:
Garments that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will
not stain future loads of clothes. Dry these items inside out to
avoid drum staining.
Removing accumulated lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done
by a qualified servicer.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning the dryer location
Cleaning the lint screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. 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.