WHIRLPOOL GEQ9800PW2
Manual de Usuario

Starting Electronic Models 1. Load clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. 2. Select one of the Automatic or Timed Cycles. s Use the Heavy Duty, Towels/Cotton or Normal cycles to dry most heavyweight and medium weight fabrics.
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NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and press START within 5 minutes. If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off. You will need to select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer.

Drying Rack
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move. NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not use the automatic cycle with the drying rack. To use the drying rack 1. Place drying rack in dryer. Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer. Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening. Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not remove the lint screen. Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on frame. 2. Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items. Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close the door. 3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following table. 4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed. Rack Dry Washable wool items (block to shape, lay flat on rack) Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or polyester filled) Stuffed toys/pillows Foam rubber filled Cycle Timed Drying Timed Drying Air (no heat) Temp Low Low N/A Time 60 min. 60 min. 90 min.

If you select an Automatic Cycle, you may change the dryness level. Press the plus (+) or minus (-) pads for MORE DRY or LESS DRY.

If you select a Timed Cycle, you may change the time and temperature settings. To change the time, press the plus (+) or minus (-) pads to get MORE TIME or LESS TIME. To change the temperature press the TIMED CYCLES TEMP pad. 3. Select the WRINKLE SHIELD� setting, if desired. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid wrinkling. 4. Select the CYCLE SIGNAL, if desired. The signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from the dryer as soon as it stops. 5. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions. 6. Push the START pad.

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Stopping, Pausing and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. To stop your dryer Press PAUSE/CANCEL twice. To restart your dryer Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Push the START pad. To pause your dryer Open the door or press PAUSE/CANCEL once. Close the door and press START to resume the cycle.

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
Clean the lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. IMPORTANT: s 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.
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WARNING

If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. Every Load Cleaning

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.

Style 1: 1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen toward you. 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.

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