Loading
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.
Heavy work | 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, |
clothes | 2 pair of overalls, 3 shirts |
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Delicates | 3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips, |
| 6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear, |
| 1 child’s outfit |
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Towels | 10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, |
| 14 washcloths, 1 bath mat |
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Mixed Load | 3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases, |
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| 8 handkerchiefs |
CYCLES
Your new RESOURCE SAVER™ dryer uses the Temperature selector with the Cycle Control knob to design a drying cycle to provide the shortest, most efficient drying time and best fabric care for your load.
Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.
Drying tips
■Follow care label directions when they are available.
■If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled “dryer safe.” Follow package instructions.
■Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
Cycle tips
■Use the Energy Preferred Setting with the RESOURCE SAVER™ temperature setting to save the most energy while drying average size loads of lightweight to medium weight items.
■Use the Very Dry setting with the RESOURCE SAVER™ temperature setting to save energy while drying larger loads of medium weight to heavyweight items.
Temperature tips
■Use a High heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.
■Use a Medium heat setting for drying medium weight items such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
■Use a Low heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.
■Use a no heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or
■Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
Cycle Control knob
ACCUDRY™ Automatic Drying Cycle
The automatic cycle uses the ACCUDRY™ electronic control sensor that senses the moisture in your load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.
Your most frequently used Temperature settings, Normal and High, when used with the automatic cycle, are enhanced with the SENSEON™ drying system to provide the shortest drying time. See “Temperature Settings.”
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Setting.
■If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
■If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the Timed Drying cycle. Select a setting closer to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
Towels
Select this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items, such as mattress pads and quilts or a load of towels. Set the Temperature selector to High heat.
Delicates
Use this setting to dry small loads or lightweight items. Set the Temperature selector at Low or
NOTE: Drying time varies with an automatic cycle. The type of fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying time. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”
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