Whirlpool WED9500T User Manual

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4. Close the door.
5. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle 
(see following chart). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic 
must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only 
temperature setting.
6. You must select a time by pressing the DRY TIME up or down 
buttons. Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to 
the following table.
7. Press and hold START button (about 1 second).
NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated 
from items dried on the rack.
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and 
the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual 
drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use 
automatic cycles with the drying rack.
 DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the 
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The 
control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint 
screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase 
drying time.
To clean
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with 
your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet 
lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, 
blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and 
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check 
the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting 
Requirements.”
As needed cleaning
Laundry 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 
dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen 
is in the dryer. 
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more 
frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub 
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen 
in dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very 
warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the 
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and 
stains are removed.
Rack Dry
Setting
Temp.
Time*
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on 
the rack.
Timed 
Dry 
Low
60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Timed 
Dry 
Low
60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
N/A
Air Only
(no heat)
90
Sneakers or canvas shoes
N/A
Air Only
(no heat)
90
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor 
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.