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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Auto Dry Cycles
Auto Dry cycles take the guesswork out of selecting
the correct drying time for each load. Moisture sensing
bars (if equipped) at the back of the dryer drum sense
the moisture level of the load as it tumbles through
the heated air. With Auto Dry cycles, the load will
automatically be dried at the selected temperature to
the desired dryness level. Auto Dry cycles save time and
energy and protect fabrics.
The estimated drying time will be displayed for about 5
minutes. Then the outside of the display will light up in a
circular track to indicate the drying time is automatically
being determined by the sensors. When the load has
reached the selected dryness level, it will continue to
tumble during a cool down period. This helps reduce
wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during
unloading.
Cycle Selection, continued
towels (on select models)
Select this cycle to dry heavy loads such as towels and
non-rubber-backed bath mats.
delicates
Select this cycle to dry knits and delicates.
bedding (on select models)
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry bulky bedding items
such as comforters, blankets, sleeping bags and parkas.
jeans (on select models)
Select this Auto Dry cycle for drying an entire load of
denim jeans.
Timed Dry Cycles
refresh (on select models only)
Select refresh to help remove wrinkles from clean and
dry items that were not taken from the dryer at the
end of the cycle, have been stored in crowded closets
or drawers, or unpacked from luggage following a
trip. It provides approximately 10 minutes of tumbling
followed by a 5-minute cool down period.
quick dry (on select models only)
Select this timed cycle to quickly dry a small load made
up of just a few items. It provides approximately 20
minutes of tumbling followed by a cool down period.
timed dry
To manually select the drying time for any load, turn
the knob to a numbered setting. Depending on model,
drying times from 15 to 90 minutes may be available.
Moisture sensing bars (if equipped) are not active and
dryer will continue to heat throughout the cycle until
the fi nal cool down period. Because this is not an Auto
Dry cycle, you will not be able to select a dryness level.
Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of
load and fabric type. If the load is too small or almost
dry, the moisture sensing bars may not detect enough
moisture to continue the cycle and the cycle may end
after a few minutes. If this occurs, select a Timed Dry
cycle.
Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and
electrical voltage or gas pressure can also affect drying
time.
casual
Select this cycle to dry cottons, blends and permanent
press items with a no-iron fi nish.
normal
Select this cycle to dry everyday fabrics including
cottons, linens and sheets.
heavy duty
Select this Auto Dry cycle to dry durable fabrics such as
work wear and overalls.
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WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
To avoid fi re hazard, do not use heat to dry items
containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics
similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use a Timed
Dry cycle and the air dry setting.