Whirlpool 3401086 - Manual (Page 6)

Operating Your Dryer
The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer
to “Laundry Tips” on page 17 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most
types of washables.
Before starting your dryer
Before using your dryer, wipe
the dryer drum with a damp
cloth to remove dust from stor­
ing and shipping.
Your dryer may have a Dryer
Features Guide (usually
located on top of the dryer).
Remove it and place it with
your Use and Care Guide. The
Features Guide provides you with more infor­
mation about your dryer.
Starting your dryer
1. Load clothes into the dryer
and close the door.
2. Turn the Cycle Control Knob
to the desired cycle. Use the
Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (*) to dry most loads
(see page 7).
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3. If your dryer has a Tempera­
ture Selector, set it to the de­
sired setting (see page 9).
Some dryer models have
either a rotary knob or
pushbutton Temperature Selector
4. Press the Start Button.
NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a
cycle ends.
Stopping/restarting your dryer
You can stop your dryer anytime during a
cycle.
To stop the dryer, either:
• 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 rx>t in use.
To restart the dryer:
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if
desired).
3. Press the Start Button.
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