Loading Clothes; Drying, Cycle, And Temperature Tips; Dryer Symbols; Cycle Descriptions - Whirlpool 3XLEC8647 Use And Care Manual

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.
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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.
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Dryer Symbols

The control panel of your dryer contains symbols. Refer to the
chart below for a definition of those symbols.
Symbols
Cool Down
TUMBLE PRESS
Damp Dry
Timed Drying
Delicates
Quick Dry
Synthetics/
Permanent Press
Cotton
Heavy

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
Symbols
Low/Knits
Medium/
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Permanent Press
High/Heavy
Temperature
On
Off
Push to Start
Push to Start
Air Fluff