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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.
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 , plast ic, or h eat-sensiti ve
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.
Cycle Descriptions
This manual covers severa l different models. Your dryer may vary
from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and
features described.
Cycle Control knob
Heavy work
clothes 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of
overalls, 3 shirts
Delicates 3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
1 child’s outfit
Towe ls 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
Symbols Symbols
Cool Down Low/Knits
TUMBLE PRESS®Medium/
Permanent Press
Damp Dry High/Heavy
Timed Drying Temperature
Delicates On
Quick Dry Off
Synthetics/
Permanent Press Push to Start
Cotton Push to Start
Heavy Air Fluff