Whirlpool 3405792 manual Drying cycles chart

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

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.

•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.

TYPE OF LOAD	AUTOMATIC CYCLE				TIMED CYCLE
		(heat settings)			(minutes)
	High	†	Low	Extra	High	Low
				Low†
		Medium
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy					70-80
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts	✓
Heavyweight					50-60
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes	✓
Mediumweight					40-50
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers	✓	✓
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie			✓			20-30
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
Heavyweight					40-50
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats	✓
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks	✓	✓			30-40
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses			✓			20-30
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,	✓				40-50
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),		✓				30-40
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and			✓	✓		20-30
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATES††
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze,			✓	✓		15-20
lace, etc.

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

††If you don’t have low or extra low heat, use Fluff Air cycle (if available). Line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics.

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