Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. The chart sug- gests heat settings and drying times for various loads.
NOTES:
l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
lUse a Timed cycle only if the recom- mended Automatic cycle is not available.
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If some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting available on your dryer.
Always follow care label directions when they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends,
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
AUTOMATIC CYCLE* (heat settings)
High Low
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
TIMED CYCLE (minutes)
High Low
DELICATES’*
Sheer | curtains (2 or 3 panels), | J | |
gauze, | lace, etc. |
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*Check mark / denotes recommended heat setting. Select the setting available on your dryer. ‘*No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (if available), or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics.
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