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O P E R A T I N G Y O U R D R Y E R
Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to help you make
drying selections. The chart suggests heat
settings and drying times for various loads.
NOTES:
•
Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
•
Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
•
The check mark (
✓
) in the chart below
denotes recommended temperature
settings. If some types of loads in the
chart have more than one suggested
temperature setting, choose the lowest
setting available on your dryer.
•
Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATES**
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace, etc.
High
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Medium*
✓
✓
✓
Low
✓
✓
✓
✓
TIMED CYCLE
(minutes)
High
70-80
50-60
40-50
40-50
30-40
40-50
Extra
Low*
✓
✓
Low
20-30
20-30
30-40
20-30
15-20
AUTOMATIC CYCLE
(heat settings)
TYPE OF LOAD
* Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
** If you don’t have low or extra low heat, use Fluff Air cycle (if available). Line drying is also
recommended for delicate fabrics.
