Cycle Selection

Always follow directions on fabric care labels.

To avoid fire hazard, do not use heat to dry items containing feathers or down, foam rubber, plastics, or similarly textured, rubber-like materials. Use Cool Down (no heat) setting only.

Turn cycle selector clockwise to desired cycle and setting. Each cycle ends with a cool down period. The heat automatically turns off and the load continues to tumble for 5-10 minutes. This reduces wrinkling and makes items easier to handle during unloading.

Drying time varies depending on size and dampness of load, weight and fabric type. Room temperature and humidity, type of installation and electrical voltage can also affect drying time.

Timed Dry-High Heat

This cycle provides up to 100 minutes of drying time at high heat for regular and permanent press items.

When drying permanent press items, turn the cycle selector to 40-50 minutes. This is the average time needed to dry most loads of permanent press items.

Automatic-High Heat

This cycle is best for regular and permanent press items that can be tumble dried at high heat. Drying time is determined automatically.

For items requiring more drying time, set cycle selector on MORE DRY.

For items requiring less drying time, set cycle selector on LESS DRY.

When the items are dry, the heat automatically turns off and the load is tumbled for approximately 10 minutes without heat.

Energy Saving Tips

Keep the lint screen clean and exhaust the dryer correctly.

Sort laundry properly and select proper temperature and cycle settings. Choose an automatic dry cycle whenever possible for accurate drying time.

Dry only full loads. Single items and small loads usually take longer to dry.

Avoid overloading, adding wet items to a partially dry load, and overdrying.

Dry one load after another to take advantage of a warm dryer.

Opening the door needlessly causes warm air to escape, which prolongs drying time.

If possible, use the dryer on low humidity days.

Install the dryer in an area where the room temperature is at least 45°F (7°C).

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