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Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Your dryer 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 desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
■ Remove 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 (
*).
■ 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.
Cycles
Cycle Control knob
Permanent Press
This automatic cycle shuts off the dryer when the selected
dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move
until the load is almost dry. After the cool down, the knob
automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*).
■ If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to
Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
■ If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the
Timed Drying cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, select
a setting closer to More Dry.
NOTE:
Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to the
type of fabric and size of load.
Air Dry Cycle
Use this cycle for items that require drying without heat, such
as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. See the chart for
ex
amples of items that can be dried using an air cycle.
Type of Load Time*
Foam rubber—pillows, padded bras, stuffed
toys
Plastic—shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon
20 - 30
20 - 30
40 - 50
10 - 20
*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
When using an air cycle
■ Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.
■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.
■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
Timed Dry Cycle
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the
automatic cycle.
Timed Dry is also useful for:
■ Heavyweight items and work clothes that require a long drying
time.
■ Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and knits that
require a short drying time.
For damp dry, turn the Cycle Control knob to 30 minutes or less.
End of Cycle Signal
The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished.
The signal is not adjustable and cannot be turned off. The signal is
helpful when you are drying permanent press, synthetics, and other
items that should be removed as soon as the dryer stops.