Stopping And Restarting; Drying, Cycle And Temperature Tips; Dryer Symbols - Whirlpool 3RAWZ480E Use & Care Manual

5. (OPTIONAL) Select the End of Cycle Signal if desired. The
signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics.
Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the
cycle to prevent wrinkles.
6. Push the StART button. Your gas dryer has an electronic
ignition system for the burner which is fully automatic; no
action is needed by the user (there is no pilot light).
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.
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.

Stopping and Restarting

You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to an Off
position.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when
the dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3. Push the START button.

Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.
Drying tips
Follow care label directions when they are available.
If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon
as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent
press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
Cycle and temperature tips
Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as
towels and work clothes.
Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items
such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics and
some knits.
Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as
lingerie, blouses, dresses and some knits.
Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for
various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure
of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting
rather than a higher setting.
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Dryer Symbols

The control panel of your dryer contains symbols. Refer to the
chart below for a definition of those symbols.
Temperature Selector
Low
Heat
Start Button
End of Cycle Signal Selector
End of Cycle
Signal On
Cycle Control Knob
Automatic Drying Cycles
Heavyweight Items
Cupboard Dry
Synthetics/
Permanent Press
Delicates
Iron Dry
Timed Drying Cycle
70.....20 Minutes of heated
drying
Iron Dry
Machine Off
Air Dry Cycle
30.....10 Minutes of no-heat
drying
Medium High
Heat Heat
End of Cycle
Signal Off
Cupboard Dry Plus
Cotton
Quick Dry
Cool Down
Machine Off
Damp Dry
Cool Down
Machine Off