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Loading
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.
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips
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.
Drying tips
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Follow care label directions when they are available.
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If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled
“dryer safe.” 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.
Cycle and temperature tips
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Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting (
*
), if available on your dryer.
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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.
CYCLES
This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary
from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and
features described.
Cycle Control knob
Auto Sense Drying Cycle
Use this cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer uses an automatic
control that senses the moisture in the load and shuts off the
dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control
knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool
down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling
stops.
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (
*
).
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If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to
Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
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If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the
Timed Dry cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, select a
setting closer to Very Dry or More Dry.
NOTE: Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to
the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. See
“Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”
WRINKLE PREVENT™ feature
When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as
it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE PREVENT™ feature
periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat
up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends to avoid wrinkling. This
feature is automatic and activates at the end of the cycle, if you
do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the cycle
ends.
Towels
Select this cycle to thoroughly dry extra heavy items such as
mattress pads and quilts or a load of towels. Set the temperature
selector to High heat.
Heavy work
clothes
3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of
overalls, 3 shirts
Delicates
3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
1 child’s outfit
Towels
10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash
cloths, 1 bath mat
Mixed Load
3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,
8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,
8 handkerchiefs
