Automatic cycles, Timed cycles, Fluff Air cycle

USING YOUR DRYER

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

Automatic cycle(s)

Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

		Depending on your
		Depending on your
	Off	model, the Automatic
	Off	cycle uses either an
	Less	electronic or automatic
	Less	control that senses the
	Dry	control that senses the
		moisture in the load
	Very	and shuts off the dryer
	Dry	when the selected dry-
		when the selected dry-
		ness is reached.
		The Cycle Control Knob
		does not move until the
		does not move until the

load is almost dry. After the cool-down, the Knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.

•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 a Timed cycle. Select a setting clos- er to Very Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

Drying time with an Automatic cycle varies accord- ing to the type of fabric, size of load, and dryness setting. Your model may not have all heat settings listed. Some general guidelines are:

•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 clothes, and some knits.

•Use a low heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

NOTE: If you have any questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to care label directions.

Timed cycle(s)

Use a Timed drying cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after the

60Automatic cycle. A Timed

50	40	drying cycle is also useful
	40	for:
		for:
	30	•Heavyweight and bulky
		•Heavyweight and bulky

20items, such as bed spreads and work clothes, and large loads that require a long drying

Off	time. Set your dryer to a
	heat setting that matches
	heat setting that matches
	the care label directions.

•Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and knits require a short drying time. Set your dryer for Low heat.

•Drying time and temperature will depend on your dryer model.

Fluff Air cycle

(on some models)

Use the unheated Fluff Air cycle for items that require

		drying without heat.
		drying without heat.
		The chart on page 12
		includes examples of
		items that require air
		drying.
		NOTE: If your model
		does not have the Fluff
		Air cycle, line dry heat-
Off		sensitive items.
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