Drying Rack
DRYER CARE
The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not
necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry
(for example sweaters).
If your model does not have a drying rack, you may purchase Cleaning the Lint Screen
one. For ordering information, please refer to the ?Assistance or
Every load cleaning
Service? page of this manual. You may also contact the dealer
The lint screen is located on the top of the dryer. Clean it before
from whom you purchased your dryer.
each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To use the drying rack
To clean
1. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.
1. Pull the lint screen towards you. Roll lint off the screen with
Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet
lint is hard to remove.
2. Put the wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between
the items so air can reach all the surfaces. Close the door.
NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. IMPORTANT:
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
clothesline or by using an air cycle.blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
4. Push the START button.damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not Some towels made of synthetic fibers and natural fibers
use the automatic cycle with the drying rack. (polyester and cotton blends) may shed more lint than other
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack-dried and towels, causing your dryer?s lint screen to fill up faster. Be
the suggested cycle, temperature setting, and drying time. Actual sure to remove lint from the lint screen before and after drying
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold. new towels.
If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check
Rack DryCycleTempTime*
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See ?Checking Your
Vent.?
Wool SweatersTimed Low60
As needed cleaning
Block to shape and lay flat on
the rackLaundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the
lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your
clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely Stuffed toys or pillowsTimed Low60
dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off the screen.
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every six months or more
frequently if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
Stuffed toys or pillowsAir None90
Foam rubber filled(no heat)To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
Sneakers or canvas shoesAir None90
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
(no heat)
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace
screen in dryer.
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