CONTROLS SETTING GUIDE
For Different Fabrics and Loads
Drying
Selection*
Load
Cycle
Cycle Setting
Cottons &
Linens
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Regular Cycle
See the Drying Selections Guide.
or
Timed Cycle
Automatic
Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
Set at Normal for dry; at Damp Dry for Ironing.
See the Drying Selections Guide.
Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.
De-Wrinkle setting to de-wrinkle garments
that have not been washed.
See the Drying Selections Guide.
Use Extra Care Cycle if desired.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Automatic Perm Press
and Knits Cycle
Perm. Press
Medium Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Delicate
and Wools, Blends
including Silks and Wools
Rayon and Acetate
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits
Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.
Set toward Less Dry. See the Drying Selections Guide.
Down-filled garments,
if machine washing and drying
are recommended.
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Regular Cycle
Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
See Special Instructions.
Automatic Regular Cycle
Cottons
High Heat
Baby Clothes—Delicate
Knits/Delicates
Low Heat
Cottons
High Heat
Automatic Perm. Press
and Knits Cycle
Timed Cycle
Set toward Less Dry.
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
under “Extra-large Items.”
Set at 20 to 25 minutes.
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies
DO NOT MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle
For first setting, set at 20
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Items.”
Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
and Rugs
Cottons
High Heat
Fluff
No Heat
Timed
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Set for time desired.
Timed Cycle
Cottons
High Heat
Timed Cycle
First setting—20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
First setting—20 minutes;
second setting—1 5 minutes;
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Permanent Press
Medium Heat
Timed Cycle
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 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.