Whirlpool WGT4027EW Use & Care Guide - Page 12

Using Your Dryer

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Using Your Dryer WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this dryer. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Clean the lint screen 3. Select cycle 27" models 24" models Clean the lint screen before each load. On 27" models, pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. On 24" models, reach inside the drum and pull out the lint screen and its cover, and separate the cover and the screen by squeezing the screen and pulling on the cover at the same time. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Put the lint screen and its cover back together and push firmly into place. On all models, do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. For additional cleaning information, see "Cleaning the lint screen." 2. Load the dryer Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. NOTE: Your model may have a different door than the one shown. Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely. 12 Select the desired cycle for your load. See "Cycle Guide" for more information about each cycle. AUTOMATIC DRY Cycles You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by turning the knob to the desired dryness level. Selecting Very Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, or Less Dry automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle. AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. NOTE: Very Dry removes more load moisture. ENERGY PREFERRED is used for a starting point for AUTOMATIC DRY cycles. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for optimal energy savings. Less Dry removes less moisture and is used for loads you may want to put on a hanger to complete drying.

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Using Your Dryer
1.
Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load.
On 27" models, pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the
screen with your fingers. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
On 24" models, reach inside the drum and pull out the lint
screen and its cover, and separate the cover and the screen by
squeezing the screen and pulling on the cover at the same time.
Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Put the lint screen and
its cover back together and push firmly into place.
On all models, do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. For
additional cleaning information, see “Cleaning the lint screen.”
2.
Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.
NOTE:
Your model may have a different door than the
one shown.
Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to
tumble freely.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this dryer.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth
to remove dust from storing and shipping.
3.
Select cycle
Select the desired cycle for your load. See “Cycle Guide”
for more information about each cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY Cycles
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your
load, by turning the knob to the desired dryness level.
Selecting Very Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, or Less Dry
automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will
shut off. Once a dryness level is set, it cannot be changed
without stopping the cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest
time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
NOTE:
Very Dry removes more load moisture. ENERGY
PREFERRED is used for a starting point for AUTOMATIC DRY
cycles. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for optimal energy
savings. Less Dry removes less moisture and is used for loads
you may want to put on a hanger to complete drying.
27" models
24" models