Amana 40119701 User Manual
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Drying Clothes
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.
the dryer. Clothes properly sorted for washing should be properly sorted
for drying also. Follow the examples below.
SORT
EXAMPLES
Dark and Light
Colors
Colors
Separate light clothes from dark clothes.
Lint Shedding
Fabrics
Fabrics
Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs
Lint Receiving
Fabrics
Fabrics
Corduroys, knits (including socks),
permanent press, and synthetics
permanent press, and synthetics
Heavy and Light
weight Fabrics
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.
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.
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
• 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.
desired. Close loading door. Dryer will not operate with the door open.
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.
of fabric in load. Follow garment manufacturer’s care label for
recommended temperature settings. See chart below.
FABRIC SELECTOR
CYCLE
Perm. Press Regular/
Med. High
Med. High
Approximately 155ºF
Automatic Regular/Perm Press
Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes,
permanent press, casual items, and
synthetics.
Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes,
permanent press, casual items, and
synthetics.
Delicate/Low
Approximately 129ºF
Automatic Delicate
Use for delicate items.
Use for delicate items.
Fluff/No Heat
No heat
Any Cycle
Time Dry cycle can be used with all Fabric Selector settings.
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.
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.
Lint
Filter
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.
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.