Whirlpool EL2020W - Manual (Page 5)

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Operating Instructions
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Starting your dryer........................ __________8
Your Roper dryer is designed for ease of operation aruf maximum drying efficiency. This section gives
you important information for effident and safe use of your dryer.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent instruction labeis inside the dryer. You shouid wipe out the dryer
drum with a damp cloth before using to remove dust from storing or shipping.
If your dryer has a Consumer Buy Guide label, remove it. It will be easier to remove before the dryer is
used. To remove any remaining glue:
• Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
OR
• Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions’ on page 3.
Starting your dryer
Be sure to refer to the chart below for proper sorting, loading and control setting information before
starting your dryer.
CYCLE
TIME
TYPE OF LOAD (EL2020W, GL2020W)
CYCLE
TEMP-TIME
(EL3030W, GL3030W)
COTTONS AND UNENS HEAT REGULAR
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress 7(>80min 7OS0min HIGH
pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys. 50-60 min 5C60min HIGH
work clothes
Medumweight-Sheets, pillowcases. 40-50 min 40-50 min HIGH
cotton underwear, diapers
Lightwelght-BatistBS, organdes, 30-40 min 30-40 min LOW
lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS HEAT PERMANENT PRESS
AND BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats 40-50 min 40-50 min HIGH
Medumweight-Shirts, play dothes, sheets. 30-40 min 3040 min HIGH
slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, desses 20-30 min 20-30 min LOW
KNITS HEAT PERMANENT PRESS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends. 40-50 min 40-50 min HIGH
T-shirts, slacks, shirts
Medkjmweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic. 30-40 min 3040 min LOW
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic. 20-30 min 2030 min LOW
etc.) arxt blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATE FABRICS AIR PERMANENT PRESS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels).
20-30 min 15-20 min LOW
gauze, lace, etc.
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