CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Fabric Care/*
Drying Selection
Cottons
(High)
Load
Cottons & Linens
Cycle
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Cycle Setting
Heavy or Normal.
Normal for dry; 20 minutes for damp dry for ironing.
Permanent Press. Use Extra Care Cycle,
if desired.
10 minutes to de-wrinkle garments
that have not been washed.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
with Cotton
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Automatic
or
Timed
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Permanent Press
(Medium)
(Low)
(Low)
Automatic
Permanent Press. Use Extra Care
Cycle if desired.
Knits.
Automatic
Automatic
Knits.
Rayon and Acetate
Automatic
Knits.
Automatic
Normal.
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
Cottons
(High)
Cottons
(High)
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Heavy or Normal
Normal.
(Low)
Automatic
Knits.
Timed Cycles
20 to 25 minutes.
Blankets—Wool, Part
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycles
Cottons
(High)
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)
Timed Cycles
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Set
time desired.
Timed Cycles
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Fluff
No Heat
Timed Cycles
First setting—20 minutes;
additional
minutes.
and Rugs
Cottons
(High)
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Pillows—Feather and
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the
Special Instructions.
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Timed Cycles
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting— 15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycles
50 minutes.
*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
NOTE:
The Cycle Selector settings indicated above are to 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
