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.
l
Use
a
Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
l
If 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.
TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE* TIMED CYCLE
(heat ‘settings)
(minutes)
High Medium** Low Ly$ High Low
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts J
70-60
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes J
50-60
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers J J
40-50
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie /
20-30
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats /
40-50
Mediumwelght
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks J /
30-40
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses J
20-30
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, “-shirts, J 40-50
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), J
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
30-40
Llghtweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and J J
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
20-30
DELICATES-
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace, etc. 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.
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