Drying Rack; Dryer Care; Cleaning The Dryer Location - Whirlpool 3RAWZ480E Use & Care Manual

When using Air Dry
Check that coverings are securely stitched.
Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.
Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
End of Cycle Signal
The End of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is complete, the
signal will sound only if set to On.
If the Iron Dry (Automatic) cycle is running, and the End of
Cycle signal is set to On, a signal sounds every few minutes.
The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle
Control knob to Off.

Drying Rack

The drying rack is useful for drying items you would not
necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry
(for example, sweaters).
If your model does not have a drying rack, you can order one by
contacting the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.
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.
B
A
A. Dryer back panel
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. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle.
6. Push the START button.
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 and
the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
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
A
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 46 cm (18 inches) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Setting
Timed
Timed
Air
(no heat)
Air
(no heat)

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the Dryer Location

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Temp Time*
Low 60
Low 60
None 90
None 90
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