Loading ClothesCycle Descriptions
Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may vary
space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows from the model shown and may not have all of the cycles and
examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling. features described.
Heavy work 3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of
clothes overalls, 3 shirts
Delicates3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
1 child?s outfit
Towels10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash
cloths, 1 bath mat
Mixed Load3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,
8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,
8 handkerchiefs
Cycle Control knob
Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips
Automatic dry cycle (on some models)
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Use your Automatic cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer has a
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
control that senses the moisture level in the load and shuts off
minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.
when the load reaches the selected dryness.
Drying tips
On some models
nFollow care label directions when they are available.
nAutomatic Dry (High Heat) and (Low Heat)
nIf you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled
Select the temperature by moving the Cycle Control knob
?dryer safe.? Follow package instructions.
towards Very Dry for bigger or heavier loads or Less Dry for
nRemove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to smaller or lighter loads.
reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent
nAuto Dry
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
Select the temperature from the temperature selector based
Cycle and temperature tips
on the fabrics in your load.
nDry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting ().After drying a load in any of the Automatic cycles, check the
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dryness.
nUse a High heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as
nIf the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less
towels and work clothes.
Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
nUse a Medium heat setting for drying medium weight items,
nIf a load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using a
such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and
timed cycle. Select a setting closer to Very Dry the next time
some knits.
you dry a similar load.
nUse a Low heat setting for drying lightweight items such as
NOTE: Drying time varies with an Automatic cycle. The type of
lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.
fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying
nUse a no-heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat sensitive time. See ?Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips.?
fabrics.
Timed Drying cycle(s)
nLine dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for
damp after the Automatic cycle. Also use Timed Drying for
various loads, refer to the care label directions. If you are unsure
heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work
of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting
clothes or large loads that require a long drying time. Set the
rather than a higher setting.
temperature selector, if available, to High Heat.
On some models, you may use the Timed Drying cycle for
lightweight items such as lingerie or knits. Set the temperature
selector to Low Heat.
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