Whirlpool 3406879 - Manuel (Page 9)

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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for
the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (
* ) to dry most heavyweight and medium
weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”
3. Push the START button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when
the dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3. Push START.
Loading
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows the
maximum load you can place in your compact dryer. Expect
longer drying times.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be
dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
Heavy work
clothes 2 pair of pants, 3 work shirts
Delicates 1 camisole, 2 slips, 4 undergarments,
1 set of sleepwear, 1 half slip
Towels 9 bath towels; or 6 bath towels, 3 hand
towels, 6 wash cloths
Mixed Load 2 pillowcases, 1 T-shirt, 2 shirts, 1 pair
slacks
Knits 2 slacks, 2 shirts; or 3 dresses
Perm. Press 6 shirts; or 2 double sheets & 2 pillowcases;
or 2 singles sheets & 2 pillowcases