Estate 8318478A Cycles, Loading, Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips, Auto Sense Drying Cycle

Loading

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

Heavy work	3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of
clothes	overalls, 3 shirts
Delicates	3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
	6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
	1 child’s outfit
Towels	10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash
	cloths, 1 bath mat
Mixed Load	3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,
	8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,
	8 handkerchiefs

Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.

Drying tips

■Follow care label directions when they are available.

■If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled “dryer safe.” Follow package instructions.

■Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops, to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle and temperature tips

■Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*), if available on your dryer.

■Use a High heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

■Use a Medium heat setting for drying medium weight items, such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

■Use a Low heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

■Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

■Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting rather than a higher setting.

CYCLES

This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and features described.

Cycle Control knob

Auto Sense Drying Cycle

Use this cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer uses an automatic control that senses the moisture in the load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.

Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*).

■If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

■If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the Timed Dry cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, select a setting closer to Very Dry or More Dry.

NOTE: Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”

WRINKLE PREVENT™ feature

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE PREVENT™ feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat up to 45 minutes after the cycle ends to avoid wrinkling. This feature is automatic and activates at the end of the cycle, if you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the cycle ends.

Towels

Select this cycle to thoroughly dry extra heavy items such as mattress pads and quilts or a load of towels. Set the temperature selector to High heat.

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