Energy Saving Tips - KitchenAid KEYL405W Use And Care Manual

Operating the Clothes Dryer
Step 1 Add sorted load. See page 7 for information on load sizes and sorting.
Step 2 Add fabric softener. See page 7 for information on fabric softener use.
Step 3 Close the dryer door. The dryer will not operate if the door is open.
Step 4 Select a cycle. See pages 8-10 for a description of cycle options.
Step 5 Start the dryer. See page 8 for instructions on Cycle Control Selector use.
Energy Saving Tips
You can help save energy if you:
Don't overload the dryer. Load
must be able to tumbie freely for
fastest, most wrinkle-free drying.
. Clean lint screen before each load.
A build-up of lint on the screen
can lengthen drying time.
. Don't overdry. Use an automatic
cycle to help prevent overdrying.
Remove load when dryer stops.
. Dry only full loads. Drying small
loads wastes energy.
. Separate light from heavyweight
fabrics for faster, more even
drying.
6.
10.
Wash and dry several loads
consecutively. A warm dryer
shortens drying time.
. Don't add wet items to a partially
dried load.
. Don't open the dryer door
unnecessarily. Warm air escapes
from the dryer into the room.
. Locate dryer in an area where
room air temperature is above
45°F (7°C). Drying time is longer
in unheated garages or utility
rooms.
Make sure the dryer is exhausted
properly to the outside. Keep
exhaust duct clean and check
flapper to make sure it opens
and closes freely.