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CYCLE GUIDE
CYCLES
LOAD TYPES
FEATURES
TEMPERATURE
AUTO-SENSE DRY
Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness
level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Very Dry
Jeans, heavy work
clothes
This dryness level removes more load moisture than the
Energy Preferred cycle. Dries heavy seams.
Any
Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting
Most loads
Use this dryness level as your starting point for automatic
drying.
Any
Less Dry
Small loads,
lightweight items
This dryness level removes less moisture than the Energy
Preferred cycle. The seams of garment may feel slightly
damp. Use for loads you may want to complete drying on
a hanger.
Any
TIMED DRY
Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Timed Dry
High Heat
Heavy or bulky items Completes drying if items are still damp.
High
Timed Dry
Low Heat
Small loads,
lightweight items
Gently dries delicate items and knits.
Low
Heavy Dry
Large or heavy items
such as thick towels
or robes
Evenly dries large or heavy loads.
High
Wrinkle Free
Any load
Helps smooth out wrinkles, such as those found in clothes
packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left in
the dryer too long.
Low or Medium
heat depending on
fabrics in load
No Heat/Fluff
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics
No-heat drying.
No heat
SPECIAL SETTINGS
These settings are added at the end of certain cycles to reduce wrinkling.
Cool Down
All loads
This is the last step in a cycle that uses heat. The load is
cooled slowly to reduce wrinkling and make it easier to
handle.
No heat
Wrinkle Prevent
Any load
*Periodically starts and stops dryer, tumbling the load
to avoid wrinkling.
No heat
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
*On some models, the dryer continuously tumbles the load, without heat, for up to 30 minutes or until the dryer door is opened.