Whirlpool 3401092 warranty Type of Load, Permanent Press SYNTHETICS, and Blends, Knits, Delicates

Drying cycles chart

Use the chart below to help you make drying selections. The chart suggests heat settings and drying times for various loads.

NOTES:

•Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.

•Use 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

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

Lightweight

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

DELICATES**

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

•The check mark / in the chart below denotes recommended temperature settings. If some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting available on your dryer.

•Always follow care label directions when they are available.

AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMED CYCLE

	(heat settings)		(minutes)
High	Medium* Low	Extra	High	Low
		Low*
,/			70-80
,/			50-60
/	,/		40-50
	/			20-30
,/			40-50
,/			30-40
				20-30
,/			40-50
	,/			30-40
	/	/		20-30
	/	,/		15-20

*Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.

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