Dryer Use; Starting Your Dryer - Whirlpool 240-VOLT ELECTRIC COMPACT DRYER Use & Care Manual

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: 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.
1. Clean the lint screen before each load. 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.
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DRYER USE

Starting Your Dryer

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.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for
the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (
weight loads. See "Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips."
4. Press PUSH TO START.
How Auto Moisture Sensing Works
When you are using the Auto Moisture Sensing Cycle, the
dryness of the load is determined by two metal strips (sensors)
located on the inside of the dryer. The metal strips help "feel" the
amount of moisture left in the clothes as they pass. When there is
moisture left in the clothes, the Cycle Control Knob will not
advance. As clothes begin to dry, the amount of water left in the
clothes decreases, and the timer advances through the
remainder of the cycle. When the selected dryness level is
reached, the dryer goes into a cool down period of up to
10 minutes.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
) to dry most heavyweight and medium
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