Dryer Use; Starting Your Dryer; Stopping And Restarting - Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC DRYER Use And Care Manual

Starting Your Dryer

WARNING
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.
WARNING
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).
Do not dry items containing foam, rubber, or plastic in
this dryer.
Doing so can result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust from storing and shipping.

DRYER USE

IMPORTANT: For best performance, do not use fabric softener
sheets in this dryer. You may use liquid fabric softener in the
washer.
1. Clean the lint screen before or after each cycle. See
"Cleaning the Lint Screen."
2. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Press the POWER button to turn the dryer on. The indicator
light will glow to indicate that the power is on.
4. Press the TEMPERATURE button to select the recommended
temperature setting for the type of load being dried. See
"Temperature Control."
5. Turn the cycle knob to the recommended setting for the type
of load being dried. See "Drying, Cycle, and Temperature
Tips."
6. After a short beep sounds, press the START button.
To stop your dryer at any time
Turn the cycle knob to the STOP position or open the door.
To restart the dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3. After the beep sounds, press the START button.

Stopping and Restarting

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