OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cycle Selection, continued
Auto Dry Cycles
Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting the correct drying time for each load. Moisture sensing bars (if equipped) at the back of the dryer drum sense the moisture level of the load as it tumbles through the heated air. With Auto Dry cycles, the load will automatically be dried at the selected temperature to the desired dryness level. Auto Dry cycles save time and energy and protect fabrics.
The estimated drying time will be displayed for about 5 minutes. Then the outside of the display will light up in a circular track to indicate the drying time is automatically being determined by the sensors. When the load has reached the selected dryness level, it will continue to tumble during a cool down period. This helps reduce wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading.
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Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load and fabric type. If the load is too small or almost dry, the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough moisture to continue the cycle and the cycle may end after a few minutes. If this occurs, select a Timed Dry cycle.
Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying time.
casual
Select this cycle to dry cottons, blends and permanent press items with a
normal
Select this cycle to dry everyday fabrics including cottons, linens and sheets.
heavy duty
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry durable fabrics such as work wear and overalls.
towels (on select models)
Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels and
delicates
Select this cycle to dry knits and delicates.
bedding (on select models)
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bulky bedding items such as comforters, blankets, sleeping bags and parkas.
jeans (on select models)
Select this Auto Dry cycle for drying an entire load of denim jeans.
Timed Dry Cycles
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics similarly textured,
refresh (on select models only)
Select refresh to help remove wrinkles from clean and dry items that were not taken from the dryer at the end of the cycle, have been stored in crowded closets or drawers, or unpacked from luggage following a trip. It provides approximately 10 minutes of tumbling followed by a
quick dry (on select models only)
Select this timed cycle to quickly dry a small load made up of just a few items. It provides approximately 20 minutes of tumbling followed by a cool down period.
timed dry
To manually select the drying time for any load, turn the knob to a numbered setting. Depending on model, drying times from 15 to 90 minutes may be available. Moisture sensing bars (if equipped) are not active and dryer will continue to heat throughout the cycle until
the final cool down period. Because this is not an Auto Dry cycle, you will not be able to select a dryness level.
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