Amana 40086001 - Manual (Page 4)

Drying Clothes
If These Controls
are Different from
Yours
These controls are intended to show the
variety of features that are available in
the product line. If your dryer does not
have all the options that are shown, it is
not a mistake. The information
provided applies to several of the
models in the product line.
IMPORTANT; Lint filter must be in
place in door opening when using dryer
or loading and unloading dryer. If filter
is not in place, clothing could fall into
front air duct.
1. Sort clothes for drying
Properly dried clothes will need a minimum of care when removed from
the dryer. Clothes properly sorted for washing should be properly sorted
for drying also. Follow the examples below.
SORT EXAMPLES
Dark and Light
Colors Separate light clothes from dark clothes.
Lint Shedding
Fabrics
Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs
Lint Receiving
Fabrics Corduroys, knits (including socks),
permanent press, and synthetics
Heavy and Light
weight Fabrics
Lightweight fabrics dry faster than heavyweight
fabrics. If mixed loads are dried together (such
as sheets and towels), remove the lighter
weight fabrics when they are dry to prevent
over drying and wrinkling.
2. Clean the lint filter before each use
A clean lint filter ensures efficient drying and clothes will remain lint-
free when unloading dryer, A layer of lint on the screen will reduce air
flow through the dryer and lengthen drying time. Lint screen may be
washed if needed.
• Lint filter is located at front of the dryer in the lower part of door opening.
• Replace lint filter in door recess and push in firmly. Words on filter
should face front of dryer.
Add clothes loosely into dryer drum. Add fabric softener sheet, if
desired.
Close loading door. Dryer will not operate with the door open.
FABRIC SELECTOR
DELICATE
LOW
PERM. PRESS
MEDIUM
REGULAR
HIGH
3. Select FABRIC SELECTOR setting
Set FABRIC SELECTOR knob to most appropriate temperature for type
of fabric in load. Follow garment manufacturer’s care label for
recommended temperature settings. See chart below.
FABRIC SELECTOR CYCLE
Regular/High
Approximately 160“F
Automatic Regular
Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes.
Perm. Press Regular/
Med. High
(some models)
Approximately 155“F
Automatic Regular/Perm
Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes,
permanent press items, and synthetics.
Perm. Press/Medium
Approximately 150"F Automatic Permanent Press/Knits
Use for permanent press and synthetic items.
Delicate/Low
Approximately 129"F
Automatic Delicate
Use for delicate items.
Fluff/No Heat
No heat
Any Cycle
Time Dry cycle can be used with all Fabric Selector settings.
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