Whirlpool 3405792 Use And Care Manual page 10

OPER A T IN G YO UR D R Y E R
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:
• Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
• Use a Timed cycle only if the recom-
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
TYPE OF LOAD
COTTONS 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, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
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), gauze,
lace, etc.
† Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
†† If you don't have low or extra low heat, use Fluff Air cycle (if available). Line drying is also
recommended for delicate fabrics.
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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.
•
Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
AUTOMATIC CYCLE
(heat settings)
† Low
High Medium
TIMED CYCLE
(minutes)
Extra
High Low
Low †
70-80
50-60
40-50
20-30
40-50
30-40
20-30
40-50
30-40
20-30
15-20