Whirlpool 3977631 Selecting the right cycle and setting, Using Your Dryer, Type Of Load, Cycle

USING YOUR DRYER

Selecting the right cycle and setting

TYPE OF LOAD	CYCLE	TIME (minutes)
COTTONS AND LINENS		90-105
Extra heavy–Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts	Timed Drying
Heavyweight–Towels, jeans, corduroys, work	Perm. Press/Reg.
clothes
Mediumweight–Sheets, cotton underwear,	Perm. Press/Reg.
diapers
Lightweight–Batistes, organdies, lingerie	Perm. Press/Reg.
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND
BLENDS
Heavyweight–Work clothes, jackets, raincoats	Perm. Press/Reg.
Mediumweight–Shirts, play clothes, sheets,	Perm. Press/Reg.
slacks
Lightweight–Lingerie, blouses, dresses	Perm. Press/Reg.
KNITS
Heavyweight–Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,	Perm. Press/Reg.
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,	Perm. Press/Reg.
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight–Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)	Perm. Press/Reg.
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.	Air	20-30†
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
Foam rubber–Pillows, bras, stuffed toys	Air	20-30†
Plastic–Shower curtains, tablecloths	Air	20-30†
Rubber-backed rugs	Air	40-50†
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon	Air	15-20†
COTTON AND CANVAS SHOES
Place several bath towels in the dryer to act as	Air	30-40†
a buffer. Remove shoes from dryer while still
damp. Stretch shoes and allow to air dry.
† Reset Air cycle as needed to complete drying.

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