Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Press the cycle selector button to select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See AUTO DRY or TIMED DRY Cycle Settings chart.
Cycle selection button
AUTO DRY Cycles
AUTO DRY Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following AUTO DRY Preset Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.
AUTO DRY Cycle Settings
AUTO DRY Cycles | Temperature | Est. |
Load Type |
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HEAVY DUTY | High | 45 |
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans |
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NORMAL | Medium | 35 |
Corduroys, work clothes, sheets |
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DELICATE | Low | 30 |
Lingerie, blouses, washable |
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woolens |
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TIMED DRY Cycles
Use TIMED DRY Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the drying temperature from the default setting. The default drying temperature is High.
TIMED DRY Cycle Settings
TIMED DRY Cycles | Temperature | Cycle Time* |
Load Type |
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TIMED DRY | High | 60, 40, 20 |
Heavyweight items, |
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bulky items, bedspreads, |
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work clothes |
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*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with TIMED DRY cycles for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and
Type of Load | Est. |
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| (Minutes) |
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Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys | 20 - 30 |
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Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths | 20 - 30 |
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40 - 50 | |
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Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon | 10 - 20 |
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Only
■Check that coverings are securely stitched.
■Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
■Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: AUTO DRY Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting.
Additional Features
Cycle Signal
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Press CYCLE SIGNAL to turn On or Off at any time before or during a cycle.
Changing Cycles and Settings
You can change AUTO DRY Cycles, TIMED DRY Cycles, and the drying temperature on TIMED DRY Cycles at any time before pressing START/PAUSE.
■Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changing Cycles after starting dryer
1.Press the POWER button. This ends the current cycle and turns the dryer OFF.
2.Press the POWER button again or press the cycle selector to turn on the dryer.
3.Select the desired cycle and options.
4.Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle.
Changing Drying Temperature
You can change the drying temperature on Timed Dry cycles at any time by pressing the TEMP button until the desired drying temperature is lit.
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