Whirlpool 27 Inch Gas Smart Dryer Use and Care Guide - Manual (Page 5)

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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIRFLOW
Good airflow
Maintain good airflow by:
n Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
n Replacing plastic or foil vent material
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid
vent material.
Good Better
n Using the shortest length of vent possible.
n Using no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces airflow.
n Removing lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
n Removing lint from the entire length of the vent system
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be
sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with
your dryer for final product check.
n Clearing away items from the front of the dryer.
Use automatic cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Using automatic (not timed) cycles, the drying air temperature and moisture levels are sensed in the load. This sensing process
occurs throughout the entire drying cycle and turns off once the load reaches your selected dryness level. Using the Normal
dryness level provides the optimal energy savings.
When using Timed Dry/Quick Dry, the dryer runs for the amount of time you select, which can result in shrinkage, wrinkling,
and static due to overdrying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using
the drying rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
n Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results
than those without. 100% cotton items may require
additional touching up after cycles that use steam.
n Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with
cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining
on clothes.
n Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments
prior to using a cycle that uses steam.
n The Steam Refresh cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles
and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of
wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,
and synthetics.
Along with heat, dryers require good airflow to efficiently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times
and improve your energy savings. See the Installation
Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big
role in good airflow. Blocked or crushed vents as well
as improper venting installation will reduce airflow and
dryer performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered
by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless
of who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact
a venting specialist.
EcoBoost ™ option
Touch to activate the EcoBoost ™ option, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level.
For automatic cycles, the EcoBoost ™ option will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes; the display will reflect
this time.
EcoBoost
™ is only available on the Regular/Normal cycle and defaults on for that cycle. For optimal energy, turn on the
EcoBoost ™ option. For optimal time, turn off the EcoBoost ™ option. Not available on all cycles and settings.