Manual Cycles
Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the ADJUST MANUAL DRY TIME up or down buttons and the temperature by pressing the Temperature button.
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
Manual Cycles | Temperature | Est. Cycle |
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TIMED DRY | High | 40 |
Heavyweight items, |
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work clothes |
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QUICK DRY | Medium | 15 |
Small loads |
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*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Air Only
Use Timed Dry/Air Only temperature setting for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and
Type of Load | Est. |
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Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys | 20 - 30 |
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Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths | 20 - 30 |
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40 - 50 | |
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Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon | 10 - 20 |
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Only
■Check that coverings are securely stitched.
■Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
■Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting.
Steam Cycles
In these cycles, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The STEAM Status Light will come on while the water is sprayed into the drum. The dryer will continue to tumble at Medium heat for the duration of the cycle. The Steam Cycles include Quick Refresh and Enhanced Touch Up. The cycle time is adjustable for the Quick Refresh Cycle based on the Number of Garments selected. The heat setting and cycle time may be adjusted for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.
NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with
Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with steam cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.
Steam Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles | Default | Est. Time* |
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QUICK REFRESH | Medium | |
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and reduce odors. Estimated |
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Time Remaining based on |
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ENHANCED TOUCH UP | Medium | 20 |
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*To program the Quick Refresh Cycle, turn the selector knob to “Quick Refresh.” Use a combination of buttons by pressing NUMBER OF GARMENTS and selecting
*The Enhanced Touch Up Cycle has a minimum dry time of 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes. Only the Medium and High temperature settings can be used for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.
Additional Features
Reduce Static
An option that can be added to any Auto Cycle to Reduce Static that may build up in loads as they tumble. The Reduce Static feature periodically tumbles, stops, and sprays a small amount of water over the load to help keep static from forming.
NOTE: By pressing REDUCE STATIC, your cycle will add miniminal extra time.
WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM Feature
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.
■Get up to 140 minutes of periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn off at any time by pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM button.
■After 60 minutes of WRINKLE SHIELD™ STEAM operation, a short 15 minute Steam cycle is used to smooth out wrinkles.
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