Dryer use, Warning, Starting your dryer – Maytag Epic W10139629A User Manual
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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and 
features described.
Follow these basic steps to start your dryer. Please refer to specific sections of this manual for 
more detailed information.
1. Clean lint screen before or after each cycle. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
2. Place laundry in dryer and shut door. 
3. Rotate the dial to select either an Automatic or Manual Cycle then press the CONTROL 
ON button. The preset settings and drying time for the cycle chosen will be displayed.
To use an Automatic Cycle
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Point the dial to an Automatic Cycle.
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
Fire Hazard
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.