Whirlpool FRONT-LOADING GAS DRYER - Manual (Page 19)

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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).
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.
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
(see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber or plastic
must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only
temperature setting.
6. You must select a time by pressing the MANUAL DRY TIME
(- or +) buttons. Reset time as needed to complete drying.
Refer to the following table.
7. Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second).
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.
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
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.
A. Dryer rack front edge
B. Dryer back panel
A
A
B
Rack Dry Setting Temp. Time*
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on
the rack
Timed
Dry Low 60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Timed
Dry Low 60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
Timed
Dry Air Only
(no
heat) 90
Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed
Dry Air Only
(no
heat) 90
WARNING
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.