Whirlpool LTE5243DQ - Manual (Page 10)

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DRYER USE
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 loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for
the type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (
* ) to dry most heavyweight and medium
weight loads. See “Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.”
3. Select a temperature setting on models with a Temp/Fabric
selector. The cycle descriptions include temperature setting
suggestions.
4. Push the START button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
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 START.
Loading
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows
examples of balanced loads that would allow proper tumbling.
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.
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.
COMPACT DRYER
Heavy Work Clothes
2 pants
3 shirts
Towels
9 bath towels
-or-
6 bath towels
3 hand towels
6 wash cloths
Mixed Load
1 pair slacks
2 pillowcases
2 shirts
1 T-shirt
Permanent Press
6 shirts
-or-
2 double sheets
2 pillow cases
-or-
2 single sheets
2 pillow cases
Delicates
1 camisole
2 slips
2 panties
2 bras
1 nightie
1 half slip
Knits
2 slacks
2 shirts
-or-
3 dresses