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:
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Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
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Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
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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.
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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
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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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