
CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Drying
Selection*
Cottons
(High)
Load
Cycle
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Cycle Setting
Heavy or Normal Setting.
45 minutes for dry; 20 minutes
damp dry for ironing.
Cottons & Linens
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
Press
(Medium)
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Permanent Press.
De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments that
have not been washed.
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Press
(Medium)
(Low)
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles
Permanent Press.
Permanent Press.
Delicate
Silks and Wools, Blends
Silks and Wools
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Automatic Cycles
Permanent Press.
Rayon and Acetate
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Automatic Cycles
Permanent Press.
Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying
are recommended.
Cottons
(High)
Automatic Cycles
Normal Setting
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Cottons
(High)
Automatic
or
Timed Cycles
Heavy or Normal Setting
45 minutes
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Knits/Delicates
(Low)
Cottons
(High)
Automatic Cycle
Timed Cycle
Permanent Press.
Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS,
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycle
For first setting, set at 20
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
Cottons
(High)
Fluff
No Heat
Timed Cycle
Timed Cycle
Set for time desired.
and Rugs
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycle
First setting—20 minutes:
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting— 15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping
Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Timed Cycle
Permanent Press
(Medium)
Pillows—Feather and
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See the
Special Instructions.
Cottons
(High)
Timed Cycle
Set at 70 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
the recommended settings.
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