Whirlpool 3406874 Drying chart, Automatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of Load, Cottons and Linens

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Drying chart

Use the chart below and the one on the next page to guide you when making drying selec- tions. The charts suggest settings and drying times for various loads.

The check mark (3) denotes recommended temperature settings. If some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the setting according to fabric type.

Always follow care label directions when they are available, especially for delicate items.

 

AUTOMATIC CYCLES

TIMED DRY

TYPE OF LOAD

(heat settings)

CYCLE (minutes)

 

 

 

 

Auto Sense Dry

Auto Sense Dry

(High Heat)

 

(High Heat)

(Low Heat)

 

 

 

 

COTTONS AND LINENS

 

 

 

Extra Heavy

 

 

40-50

Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight

 

 

30-40

Towels, jeans, corduroys, work

 

clothes

 

 

 

Mediumweight

 

 

20-30

Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers

 

Lightweight

 

 

10-20*

Batistes, organdies, lingerie

 

 

 

 

 

PERMANENT PRESS,

 

 

 

SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS

 

 

 

Heavyweight

 

 

20-30

Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

 

Mediumweight

 

 

10-20

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

 

Lightweight

 

 

10-20*

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

 

 

 

 

 

KNITS

 

 

 

Heavyweight

 

 

20-30

Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,

 

slacks, shirts

 

 

 

Mediumweight

 

 

10-20

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),

 

dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

 

 

 

Lightweight

 

 

10-20*

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)

 

and blends, lingerie, blouses,

 

 

 

dresses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*To remove moisture from clothing, use 10 minutes High Heat then No Heat/Fluff, or use No Heat/Fluff only.

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Contents UseAndCare Table of Contents Thank you for buying this appliance Understanding Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very importantUnderstanding Safety Parts and Features Additional features your washer/dryer hasChecking Your Vent VentingOn next Checking Your Vent Operating Your Washer Starting your washerClose the washer lid Select a water level Stopping/restarting your washer Operating Your WasherPermanent Press cycle Selecting a cycle and timeNormal cycle Delicates cycleUsing Rinse and Spin Using Drain and SpinExtra Wash cycle Wash Self-cleaning lint filterWhat happens in each cycle RinseAdding liquid chlorine bleach Adding liquid fabric softenerOperating Your Dryer Starting your dryerTo stop the dryer, either Selecting a cycle and settingStopping/restarting your dryer To restart the dryerDamp Dry Feature Cycle DescriptionsCottons and Linens Drying chartAutomatic Cycles Timed DRY Type of Load Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and BlendsType of Load No HEAT/FLUFF Cycle End of cycle signalNo Heat/Fluff cycle Delicate FabricsChoosing load sizes Laundry TipsSorting clothes Washing and drying tipsWasher loading suggestions Using dryer fabric softenersWater guidelines Large Capacity WashersSelecting water temperatures Checking hot water temperatureWater hardness Stain removal guide Removing stainsStain removal rules Stain To RemoveIncluding cooking oils Fire HazardDo not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it Doing so can result in death or fireProducts Ketchup orTomato LipstickWashing special-care items Care InstructionsDrying special-care items Items Drying InstructionsQuilted, down WashableNapped items Filled itemsEvery load cleaning dryer As needed cleaning washerCaring for Your Washer/Dryer As needed cleaning dryer Clogged lint screenUse the following method Plug in washer/dryer or reconnect power Removing accumulated lint from inside the dryer cabinetSaving energy Winter storage or moving careNon-use or vacation care WasherTroubleshooting Common laundry problems washerProblem Cause Or clothes Common laundry problems dryerSlow drying Still wetNo water washer Common washer/dryer problemsWasher/dryer will not start No heat dryerNoises dryer Odor dryerIf you need replacement parts … Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … When asking for help or servicePage Page Limited FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Crosley will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited TEN-YEAR