Cycles
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying (see Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts).
Cycle control knob
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following “Automatic Preset Cycle Settings” chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.
Heavy Duty
Use this cycle to get High heat for heavy fabrics such as cotton towels or bedspreads.
Normal
Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying sturdy fabrics such as work clothes.
Casual
Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying
Delicate
Use this cycle to get Low heat for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics and
Super Delicate
Use this cycle to get Extra Low heat to gently dry items such as lingerie, exercise wear, or sheer curtains.
Automatic Preset Cycle Settings
Automatic Cycles | Temp. | Time* |
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HEAVY DUTY | High | 40 |
Heavyweight, towels |
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NORMAL | Medium | 34 |
Corduroys, work clothes |
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CASUAL | Medium | 36 |
Permanent press, synthetics |
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DELICATE | Low | 28 |
Lingerie, blouses, washable |
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woolens |
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SUPER DELICATE | Extra Low | 22 |
Exercise wear, sheer curtains, |
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lace |
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*Estimated Time with Dryness Level (medium) setting.
Manual Cycles
Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing MORE TIME or LESS TIME.
Timed Dry
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an Automatic Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Touch Up
Use this setting to remove wrinkles from items, such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.
Quick Dry
Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short drying time.
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
Manual Cycles | Temp. | Default Time |
Load Type |
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TIMED DRY | High | 40 |
Heavyweight, bulk, |
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bedspreads, work clothes |
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TOUCH UP | Medium | 20 |
Remove wrinkles |
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QUICK DRY | High | 27 |
Small loads |
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