CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Drying
Selection*
Load
Cycle
Cycle Setting
Cottons & Linens
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Regular Cycle
See Dryness Selection Guide.
or
Timed Cycle
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
Set at Normal for dry; at Damp Dry for Ironing.
See Dryness Selection Guide. Use Extra Care
Cycle (on some models) if desired.
De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments that
have not been washed.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
See Dryness Selection Guide.
Delicate
Use Extra Care Cycle (on some models)
if desired.
Silks and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Knits/Delicates
Heat
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Set toward Less Dry. See Dryness Selection Guide.
Rayon and Acetate
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Set toward Less Dry. See Dryness Selection Guide
Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying
are recommended.
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Baby Clothes—Delicate
See Dryness Selection Guide.
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Regular Cycle
Automatic Regular Cycle
See Dryness Selection Guide.
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
See Dryness Selection Guide.
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle
Set at
to 25 minutes,
For first setting, set at 20
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Fluff
No Heat
Timed Cycle
Set for time desired.
and Rugs
Timed Cycle
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Cottons
High Heat
Extra-1arge Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets
Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Permanent Press
Medium Heat
Timed Cycle
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting— 15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes
Pillows—Feather and
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer), See the
Special Instructions,
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle
Set at 70 minutes.
*The terms High, Medium and Low
are those usually found on
care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
NOTE:
The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are be used as a guide.
You may find that best results are obtained by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings
