Whirlpool 3396311 manual Selecting the right cycle

Selecting the right cycle

Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. Use a timed cycle only if the recommended automatic cycle is not available on your dryer. (Your model may have cycles with one or two temperature settings.)

l Do not overdry. Overdying can cause shrinkage, static cling, and damage to some fabrics.

Do not dry teat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or sc~mestuffed items with heat. Use the Air :ycle, or line dry.

Failure to dcl so could result in fire or damaged itf ms.

TYPE OF LOAD

Check mati (J/ denotes the recommended setting. Select the setting available on your dryer.

COlTONS AND LINENS

Ex-tra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts

Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes

Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers

Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie

PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS

Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats

Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNITS

Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts, slacks, shirts

Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters

LightweightSynthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses

DELICATE FABRICS

Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE FABRICS

Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys PlastioShower curtains, tablecloths Rubber-backed rugs

Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon

AUTO CY;:LE(S) TIMED CYCLE(S) minutes

High Low High Low

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Use Air cycle, 20-30 min

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Us? Air cycle, 20-30 min

Us? Air cycle, 20-30 min

Usa Air cycle, 40-50 min

Usa Air cycle, lo-20 min

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