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:
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 Heavywelght
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes Mediumwelght
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,
Mediumwelght
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
l The check mark (J) 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.
l Always follow care label directions when they are available.
AUTOMATIC | CYCLE | TIMED | CYCLE |
(heat settings) | (minutes) | ||
High Medium* | Low Fi$ | High | Low |
J70-80
J50-60
J | J |
J20-30
J40-50
J | J |
J20-30
J40-50
J30-40
J | J |
DELICATES” | J | J | ||
Sheer | curtains (2 or 3 panels), | |||
gauze, | lace, etc. |
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l 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.)
