Drying cycles chart Use the chart below to help you make
drying selections. The chart suggests heat
settings and drying times for various loads.
NOTES:
l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
l Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
l The check mark (/) in the chart below
denotes recommended temperature
settings. If some types of loads in the
chart have more than one suggested
temperature setting, choose the lowest
setting available on your dryer.
l Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE TIMED CYCLE
(heat settings) (minutes)
High Medium* Low’* High Low
COlTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
J 70-80
/ 50-60
J J 40-50
J 20-30
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS, AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
J 40-50
J J 30-40
J 20-30
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
J 40-50
J 30-40
J 20-30
DELICATES”
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace, etc. J 15-20
l Setting available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
** If you don’t have low heat, use No Heat/Fluff cycle (if available). Line drying is also
recommended for delicate fabrics.
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