Dryer Care - Whirlpool Duet Sport WGD8410SW1 Use & Care Manual

To use the drying rack
Do not remove the lint screen.
1. Open dryer door.
A. Front edge
2. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire
on the ledge of the inner dryer back panel. Push down on
front edge of drying rack to secure over the lint screen.
A. Dryer rack front edge
B. Dryer back panel
DRYER CARE
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
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.
3. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between
the items so air can reach all the surfaces.
NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.
4. Close the door.
5. Press the POWER button.
6. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature (see following
chart). Items containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using the Air Only temperature setting.
7. You must select a time by pressing TIMING Up or Down.
Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the
following table.
8. Press (and hold) START button (about 1 second).
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.
Rack Dry Setting Temp. Time*
Wool Sweaters Timed Low 60
Block to shape and lay flat on Dry
the rack.
Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Low 60
Cotton or polyester fiber filled Dry
Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Air Only 90
Foam rubber filled Dry (no heat)
Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Air Only 90
Dry (no heat)
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. 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.
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 the screen.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more
frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
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