Using Your Dryer Basic Operation - Whirlpool WED8700EC Use & Care Manual

Using Your Dryer — Basic Operation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1.
Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen
straight up and push tab down on front to open lint screen.
Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash
screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Close lint
screen and push the lint screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care."
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2.
Load the dryer
Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the
dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need
to tumble freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying
performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling.
3.
Touch POWER
Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.