Washing and drying 19
Sample wash-to-dry loads
To get you started, here are a few sample load sizes that
can go directly from wash through dry. NOTE: Data
purely indicative. Actual drying times will vary depend-
ing on type/weight of material.
Sample Load 1
• Wash Cycle: Regular Cotton Heavy Duty/ Dry Time:
65 min.
• 2-3 Bath Towels (27” x 52” / all 100% cotton)
• 1 Hand Towel (16” x 28”)
• 1-2 Wash Cloth(s) (13” x 13”)
Sample Load 2
• Wash Cycle: Regular Cotton Heavy Duty/ Dry Time:
55 min.
• 1 Flat Sheet (90” x 102” / all 230 thread count)
• 1 Fitted Sheet (60” x 80”)
• 2 Standard Queen Pillowcases (21” x 32”)
Sample Load 3
• Wash Cycle: Regular Cotton Heavy Duty / Dry Time:
60 min.
• 1 Hand Towel (16” x 28”)
• 1 Pair Jeans (35” waist/32” inseam)
• 1 Sweatshirt (Large, 50% cotton, 50% polyester)
Combo laundry FAQ’s
Is using a combination washer-dryer much
different than what I’m use to?
Yes, in some ways. You are washing and
drying in the same drum and load sizes are
smaller. Wash cycles are similar, but because
combination washer-dryers are compactand
operate using 115V (vs. 230V), dry times are
longer. Instead of washing several, bulky loads
of laundry in one day, you’ll learn to adjust
your laundry habits to launder smaller, more
convenient loads every day or two.
Why do I need to load my drum less full
for ‘dry’ and ‘wash-to-dry’ cycles?
Your machine can wash larger loads than it
can dry. Remember, separate washers and
dryers have drums of different sizes (the dryer
drum is usually 2 times bigger), and your
machine washes and dries in the same drum.
When you program your machine to ‘dry’ or
‘wash-to-dry’ you must load the drum no more
than 1/2 to 3/4 full. (NOTE: Automatic wash-
to-dry not available when Silk is selected)
What factors affect drying times?
Drying times depend largely on the type of
material (some fibers absorb more water than
others), and the dampness of the articles when
drying is started (1200 RPM spin vs. 800- 600
RPM spin), and on the amount of laundry that
is being dried. Jeans, towels and similar
(rather thick) articles will take longer to dry.