Selecting the right cycle and setting
The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages
Drying guidelines
l Always follow care label directions when they are available.
l To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and
No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (depending on model), or dry these items on a line or rack (see page 10).
l The last few minutes of all cycles are without heat to make the load easier to handle.
l To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
l Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage some fabrics.
lRefer to pages
-sorting clothes for drying
-choosing load sizes
-drying tips
-using dryer fabric softeners
-saving energy
-drying
Cycle descriptions
Automatic Cycle(s)
Dry most loads using
the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting k).
Your Automatic cycle(s) shuts off when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control Knob will not
move until the load is almost dry. After the
lIf the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to LESS DRY the next time you dry a similar load.
lIf the load is not as dry as you like, com- plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a setting closer to VERY DRY the next time you dry a similar load.
Some dryer models offer high heat and low heat Automatic cycles. Select the cycle to match your load (see page 9).
Timed Cycle(s)
Use a Timed cycle to complete drying if some items are damp after Automatic drying. Timed drying is also useful for: l Delicate items and small loads that need
a short drying time.
l Bulky items and large loads that require a long drying time.
NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low heat Timed cycles (see page 9).
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