Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. The chart sug gests heat settings and drying times for various loads.
NOTES:
l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
lUse a Timed cycle only if the recom- mended Automatic cycle is not available.
lIf some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting available on your dryer.
l Always follow care label directions when they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD
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COllONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Medlumwelght
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
HeavyweIght
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Medlumwelght
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavywelght
Cottons, rayons, blends,
Mediumwelght
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
LIghtweIght
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC CYCLE*
(heat settings)
High Medium:’ Low
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TIMED CYCLE
(minutes)
High Low
DELICATES’”
Sheer | curtains (2 or 3 panels), | / |
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gauze, | lace, etc. |
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l Check mark / denotes recommended heat setting. Select the setting available on your dryer. |
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l * Setting available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector. |
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l * No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (if available), or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics. |
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