Whirlpool 3977631 - Manual (Page 14)

Using Your Dryer
w 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.
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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.
Starting your dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer
drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from
storing and shipping.
1. Load clothes into the dryer and close
the door.
2. Turn the Cycle and Temperature Control
knob either way to the desired cycle. Use
the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting
to dry most loads (see page 16).
3. Push the Start button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically
when a cycle ends.
Stopping and restarting your
dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a
program.
To stop your dryer:
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle and
Temperature Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle and Temperature Control
knob should point to an Off area when the
dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer:
Close the door, select a new cycle and
temperature (if desired), and push the Start
button.
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