Dryer Care; Cleaning The Dryer Location; Cleaning The Lint Screen; Cleaning The Dryer Interior - Whirlpool Duet W10136968C Use And Care Manual

4. Close the door.
5. Select Timed Dry and desired temperature (see following
chart). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.
NOTE: Do not use automatic cycles with the drying rack.
6. You must select a time by pressing the DRY TIME up or down
buttons. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to
the following table.
7. Press and hold START button (about 1 second).
NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated
from items dried on the rack.
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and
the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.

Cleaning the Dryer Location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Cleaning the Lint Screen

Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The
control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint
screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase
drying time.
To clean
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet
lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
Rack Dry
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on
the rack.
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
Sneakers or canvas shoes
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling.

DRYER CARE

IMPORTANT:
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See "Venting
Requirements."
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the
lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your
clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely
dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen
is in the dryer.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more
frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen
in dryer.
To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very
warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and
stains are removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
Setting
Timed
Dry
Timed
Dry
Timed
Dry
Timed
Dry

Cleaning the Dryer Interior

Temp. Time*
Low 60
Low 60
Air Only 90
(no heat)
Air Only 90
(no heat)
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