Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to guide you when making drying selections. The chart sug- gests 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
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
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,
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
DELICATES***
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels’:l,
gauze, lace, etc.
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lIf some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting avail- able on your dryer.
l Always follow care label directions when they are available.
AUTOMATIC CYCLE* | TIMED | CYCLE |
(heat settings) | (minutes) | |
High Medium** Low | High | Low |
J70-80
J50-60
J J40-50
J20-30
J40-50
J J30-40
J20-30
J40-50
J30-40
J20-30
*Check mark J denotes recommended heat setting. Select the setting available on your dryer. **Setting available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
***No Heat/Fluff or Air cycle (if available), or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics.
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