Caring Foryour Dryer; Cleaning The Lint Screen; Cleaning The Dryer Interior; Removing Accumulated Lint From Inside The Dryer Cabinet - Whirlpool Gold GEX9868JQ1 Use & Care Manual

3. Select the Rack Dry cycle. Press the MORE TIME or LESS
TIME arrows, if desired. Press the TIMED CYCLES SELECT
pad to select a temperature. Items containing foam, rubber,
or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air
Cycle. Press the START pad.
End of Cycle
Signa_ Volume
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Start
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NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not
use automatic cycles with the drying rack.
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried. After
selecting the Rack Dry cycle, select the temperature setting and
drying time across from each item.
Rack Dry Temp Time*
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on the rack Low 60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled Low 60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled Air Only 90
Sneakers or canvas shoes Air Only 90
*(Minutes) Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed. (Drying time
will depend on amount of moisture items hold).
NOTE: If your model does not have a drying rack you can order
one by calling 1-800-253-1301 or by contacting the dealer from
whom you bought your appliance.
CARING FORYOUR DRYER
Cleaning the, Jnt Screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before
each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To clean
1. Pull the lint screen towards you. 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.
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.
• Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers
(polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other
towels, causing your dryer's lint screen to fill up faster. Be
sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying
new towels.
i If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. (See "Checking Your
Vent".)
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can buildup 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 the screen.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more
frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
2. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
3. Rinse screen with hot water.
4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace
screen in dryer.
Cleaning Oryer Interior
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered laundrydetergent and very
warm water.
2. Applypaste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, non-flammable household cleaner to the stained
area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye is removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a Ioed of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.
NOTE: Garments which contain unstable dyes such as denim
blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will
not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside
out to prevent dye transfer.
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