Whirlpool 3RAWZ481E User Manual

2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for 

the type of load being dried. 

3. Select a temperature setting with the Temperature selector. 

The cycle descriptions include temperature setting 
suggestions.

4. (OPTIONAL) Select the End of Cycle Signal if desired. The 

signal is helpful when drying permanent press or synthetics. 
Promptly remove these items from the dryer at the end of the 
cycle to prevent wrinkles.

5. Push the Start button. Your gas dryer has an electronic 

ignition system for the burner which is fully automatic; no 
action is needed by the user (there is no pilot light).

NOTE: Your dryer stops automatically when a cycle ends.

You can stop your dryer any time during a cycle.

Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to an Off 
position.

NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when 
the dryer is not in use.

1. Close the door.

2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).

3. Push the Start button.

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow 
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows 
examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. 

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few 
minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.

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Follow care label directions when they are available.

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If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package 
instructions.

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Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to 
reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent 
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

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Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as 
towels and work clothes.

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Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items, 
such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and 
some knits.

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Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as 
lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

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Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive 
fabrics.

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Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for 
various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure 
of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting 
rather than a higher setting.

The control panel of your dryer contains symbols. Refer to the 
chart below for a definition of those symbols.

Heavy work 
clothes 

4 pair of trousers, 4 pair of jeans, 2 
sweatshirts, 2 sweatpants, 4 shirts   

3 blouses, 1 robe, 4 slips,
8 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear, 
1 child’s outfit

10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 
14 washcloths, 1 bath mat

3 sheets (1 king, 2 twin), 4 pillowcases, 
9 T-shirts, 9 pair of shorts, 3 blouses
10 handkerchiefs, 3 shirts

Low 
Heat

Medium 
Heat

High 
Heat

End of Cycle 
Signal On

End of Cycle 
Signal Off

Heavyweight Items

Cupboard Dry Plus

Cupboard Dry

Cotton

Synthetics/
Permanent Press

Quick Dry

Delicates

Cool Down

Iron Dry

Machine Off

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