FABRIC/TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Proper use of this control helps ensure that fabrics are dried at the

right temperature for maximum life.

FABRIC

/-

TEMPERATURE

 

KNIT

 

 

IdlEOIUM

NORMAL

DEUCATE

 

PERM PRESS

LOW

 

 

AIR FLUFF •

 

 

I_o H_.AT

 

COTTON

Use this control to select the drying temperature that matches the fabrics in your load.

Select LOW for delicate fabrics. Select Hr,GH for durable fabrics such as sturdy work clothes or bath towels.

The FABRICJTemperature Control will not work when the Cycle Selector Control (-Iqmer) is in the AIR DRY Cycle.

The following chart lists suggested dryer settings and drying times for various loads. This is only a guide. Settings may require adjustment depending on the requirements of your load.

 

 

AUTO DRY

Drying

TIMED DRY

Type of Load

Setting

Temp

Setting

COTTONS AND LINENS

 

 

 

 

Extra Heavy - Bedspreads, mattress

MORE DRY

HIGH

70-80 rain.

pads, quilts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavyweight -rowels, jeans, corduroys,

MORE DRY

HIGH

50-60 rain.

work clothes

 

 

 

 

 

IViediumweight-- Sheets, cotton underwear,

NORMAL

MEDIUM/HIGH

40-50 rain.

diapers

 

DRY

or MEDIUM*

 

 

 

Lightweight - Batistes, organdies, lingerie

NORMAL DRY

LOW

30-40

rain.

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

 

 

 

Heavyweight - Work clothes, jackets,

NORMAL

HIGH

40-50 min.

raincoats

 

DRY

 

 

 

 

Mediumweight

- Shirts, play clothes,

NORMAL

MEDIUM/HIGH

30-40

min.

sheets, slacks

DRY

or MEDIUM*

 

 

Lightweight-

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

LESS DRY

MEDIUM or LOW*

20-30

rain.

KNITS

 

 

 

 

 

Heavyweight - Cottons, rayons, blends,

NORMAL

HIGH

40-50

rain.

]-shirts,slacks, shirts

DRY

 

 

 

Mediumweight

- Synthetics (polyester,

NORMAL

MEDIUM/HIGH

30-40 min.

_.crylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

DRY

or MEDIUM*

 

 

Lightweight--

Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,

LESS DRY

LOW

20-30 min.

etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

 

 

 

 

*Use the lowest temperature setting available on your dryer.

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