Whirlpool 240-volt Selecting the right cycle and setting, Type of Load Cycle

USING YOUR DRYER

Selecting the right cycle and setting

TYPE OF LOAD	CYCLE	TIME (minutes)
Cottons and linens		45-55
Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts	Timed Drying
Heavyweight–Towels, jeans, corduroys, work	Perm. Press/Reg.
clothes
Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear,	Perm. Press/Reg.
diapers
Lightweight–Batistes, organdies, lingerie	Perm. Press/Reg.
Permanent press, synthetics and blends
Heavyweight–Work clothes, jackets, raincoats	Perm. Press/Reg.
Mediumweight–Shirts, play clothes, sheets,	Perm. Press/Reg.
slacks
Lightweight–Lingerie, blouses, dresses	Perm. Press/Reg.
Knits
Heavyweight–Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,	Perm. Press/Reg.
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,	Perm. Press/Reg.
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)	Perm. Press/Reg.
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
Delicate fabrics
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.	Air	20-30†
Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive
fabrics
Foam rubber–Pillows, bras, stuffed toys	Air	20-30†
Plastic–Shower curtains, tablecloths	Air	20-30†
Rubber-backed rugs	Air	40-50†
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon	Air	15-20†
Cotton and canvas shoes
Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as	Air	30-40†
a buffer. Remove shoes from dryer while still
damp. Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
† Reset Air cycle as needed to complete drying.

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