Loading Clothes

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

Heavy work

3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of

clothes

overalls, 3 shirts

 

 

Delicates

3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,

 

6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,

 

1 child’s outfit

 

 

Towels

10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash

 

cloths, 1 bath mat

 

 

Mixed Load

3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,

 

8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,

 

8 handkerchiefs

Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.

Drying tips

Follow care label directions when they are available.

If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled “dryer safe.” Follow package instructions.

Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops, to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle and temperature tips

Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*), if available on your dryer.

Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items, such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

Use a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting rather than a higher setting.

Dryer Symbols

The control panel of your dryer contains symbols. Refer to the chart below for a definition of those symbols.

Symbols

Symbols

Cool Down

Low/Knits

TUMBLE PRESS®

Medium/

 

Permanent Press

Damp Dry

High/Heavy

Timed Drying

Temperature

Delicates

On

Quick Dry

Off

Synthetics/

Push to Start

Permanent Press

 

Cotton

Push to Start

Heavy

Air Fluff

Cycle Descriptions

This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and features described.

Cycle Control knob

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Whirlpool 3XLEQ8000, 3XLER5437 Loading Clothes, Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips, Dryer Symbols, Cycle Descriptions