Dryer Contents Appliance Registration C;are and C;leaning 2 13 Consumer Services (;ontrols Setting Guide 15 6, 7 Dryer Exhaust Energy-Saving Tips Knits Drying Tips Lint Filter Loading Model and Serial Numbers 13 9 5-7, 11 5,9, 13 5,9 2 5 operating the Dryer Perm.
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MPO~MT S~ETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instruction before usi~ this appliance. - I IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the sbte to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Important Safety Imtructiom (continued) To minimize the possibility of injury. . Never reach into the dryer while the drum is moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, wait until the drum has completely stopped. Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded apphanc~ and shipping or packing materials properly.
How to opemte your dryer WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. DwI”o Selec,;o”s bad Your Dryer Properly. Set the Controls. ● Clean the lint filter each time the dryer is used. Always be sure the lint filter is in place. Don’t use the dryer without it. See the Controls Setting Guide on pages 6 and 7. . Good sorting for the dryer begins at the washer.
Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads Drying bad Selection* Cycle Cycle Setting Cottons & Linens Norma] Regular HEAVY to MEDIUM setting for average loads. EXTRA HEAVY setting for work clothes and thick knitted cottons. Permanent Press, Treated Cottons, Blends with Cotton Normal Perm Press& Knits Set at MORE DRY to LESS DRY depending on load size and degree of dryness desired. To de-wrinkle garmcn[s that have not been washed, usc DE-WRINKLE setting.
Special Instructions Do not dry non-colorfast items with whites or light-colored items. Do not overload dryer; clothes should tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops: place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling. Do not overload dryer; clothes sbould tumble freely. Remove promptly as soon as dryer stops, place clothes on hangers to minimize wrinkling. Dry silks and wools in your dryer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
How to sort the clothes Normally, if you have sorted clothes correctly for washing, you will also have properly sorted drying loads. Sort by surface tefiure from Sort by fabric Sort by color m from from ~T.. Synthetics, , Blends& I Poly Knits k from : LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint. LINT COLLE~RS— such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint, and must be dried separately.
How to load the clothes Clean the lint filter before drying every load. Don’t overload your dryer. Crowded loads don’t dry efficiently and clothes may be unnecessarily wrintied. Loads should look like this: Clean lint filter (see shaded area) by putting your moistened fingers at the corner of filter and wiping in a downward motion all the way across to the other corner. Drum with Permanent Press Load Drum with Cottons & Linens For additional information on lint filter, see page 13. .
m - Questiom? ~ UseThis Woblem Solver PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY DRYER WON’T START ● Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in. . No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting current. Most electric dryers use two. ● Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and START switch is pushed. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. Tore-start, close the door and push the START switch. ● Dryer door is open.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY SHWNKAGE, KNITS c Rela~tion shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into shape after each wash and dry cycle. ● Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been laundered many times without previous s-e. T~t as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
The Problem Solver (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY W~NKLING IN PERMANENT PRESS AND “NO-IRON” ITEMS (continued) ● Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of a high-carbonate detergent. ● Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize wrin~ing. To remove wrinkles: ● Retumble on’ “Permanent Press” setting.
Care and Cleani~ USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS God dryer care The Drum. Porcelain enamel drum is rust-resistant and requires no special care. The Exterior. Wipe off any spills or washing compounds. Wipe or dust with damp cloth. Try not to strike the surface with sharp objects. The Lint Filter. Wipe lint filter before every use as described on page 9. Periodically lint filter should be removed and suction hose from vacuum cleaner should be inserted into the opening. See below.
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