Drying cycles chart

Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. The chart sug- gests heat settings and drying times for various loads.

NOTES:

l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

lUse a Timed cycle only if the recom- mended Automatic cycle is not available.

TYPE OF LOAD

COTTONS AND LINENS Extra 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

Mediumwelght

Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks

Lightweight

Lingerie, blouses, dresses

KNITS

Heavyweight

Cottons, rayons, blends, “-shirts, slacks, shirts

Mediumweight

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

Llghtweight

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

DELICATES-

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

lIf some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting avail- able on your dryer.

l Always follow care label directions when they are available.

AUTOMATIC

CYCLE*

TIMED

CYCLE

 

(heat ‘settings)

 

(minutes)

High

Medium**

Low

Ly$

High

Low

J

 

 

 

70-60

 

J

 

 

 

50-60

 

J

J

 

 

40-50

 

 

 

/

 

 

20-30

/

 

 

 

40-50

 

J

/

 

 

30-40

 

 

 

J

 

 

20-30

J

 

 

 

40-50

 

 

J

 

 

 

30-40

 

 

J

J

 

20-30

 

 

J

J

 

15-20

*Check mark / denotes recommended heat setting. Select the setting available on your dryer. **Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.

“‘Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics. 9 (See page 10.)

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Whirlpool 3401086 warranty Drying cycles chart, Permanent Press Synthetics and Blends, Knits