Whirlpool 3401092 - 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 storing 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
information 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 Temperature Selector,
set it to the desired setting
(see page 9). Some dryer
models have either a rotary
knob or pushbutton Tempera­
ture Selector.
4. Push 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.
• 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.
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To restart the dryer:
1. Close the door.
2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if
desired).
3. Push the Start Button.