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CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLES
Settings shown and options in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES
Settings and options shown in
bold
are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load:
Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than
1/4 full.
Medium load:
Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load:
Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
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You may select the “Wrinkle Prevent with Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and
Medium Temperature settings.
Depending on settings, Steam option may be disabled to protect clothing and optimize performance.
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You may select the “Wrinkle Prevent with Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes.
Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed Cycle,
the default time appears in the
display. Use the “+” and “–”
buttons to increase or decrease
the time in 1-minute increments.
Touch and hold to change the
time in 5-minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 150 minutes.
Selecting the Temperature
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such
as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-
weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear,
permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-
sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE:
If you have questions about drying temperatures for various
loads, refer to the care label directions.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Any load
NOTE:
Select Air
Only to dry foam,
rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
Timed Dry
40
Wrinkle
Prevent
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Use to dry items to a damp level for items
that do not require an entire drying cycle.
Select a drying temperature based on
the type of fabrics in your load. If you are
unsure of the temperature to select for a
load, select the lower setting rather than
the higher setting.
Small loads and
sportswear
Rapid Dry
15
Wrinkle
Prevent
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For small loads of 3–4 items.
Items
to refresh:
Cycle:
Temperature:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Mixed Loads
Steam Refresh
(on some models)
Wrinkle Prevent
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Use to smooth out wrinkles and reduce odors from
loads.
