Kenmore Clothes Dryer Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
FABRIC/TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Proper use of this control helps
ensure that fabrics are dried at the
right temperature for maximum life.
Use this control to select the drying
temperature that matches the fabrics
in your load.
Select LOW for delicate fabrics.
Select HIGH for durable fabrics such
as sturdy work clothes or bath towels.
The FABRIC/TEMPERATURE Control
will not work when the Cycle Selector
Control (Timer) is in the AIR DRY Cycle.
The following table lists suggested
dryer settings and drying times for
various loads. This is only a guide.
Settings may require adjustment
depending on the requirements of
your load.
AUTO DRY Drying TIMED DRY
Type of Load Setting Temp Setting**
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy - Bedspreads, mattress MORE DRY HIGH 70-80 min.
pads, quilts
Heavyweight- Towels, jeans, corduroys, MORE DRY HIGH 50-60 min.
work clothes
Medium Weight - Sheets, cotton underwear NORMAL MEDIUM/HIGH
40-50 min.
diapers DRY or MEDIUM*
Lightweight - Batistes, organdies, lingerie NORMAL DRY LOW 30-40 min.
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight - Work clothes, jackets, NORMAL
HIGH 40-50 min.
raincoats DRY
Medium Weight - Shirts, play clothes, NORMAL MEDIUM/HIGH
30-40 min.
sheets, slacks DRY or MEDIUM*
Lightweight - Lingerie, blouses, dresses LESS DRY MEDIUM or LOW* 20-30 min.
KNITS
Heavyweight - Cottons, rayons, blends, NORMAL
HIGH 40-50 min.
T-shirts, slacks, shirts DRY
NORMAL MEDIUM/HIGH
30-40 min.
DRY or MEDIUM*
LOW 20-30 min.
Medium Weight - Synthetics (polyester,
acrylic, etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight - Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, LESS DRY
etc.) and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
*Use the lowest temperature setting available on your dryer.
**Reset time, as needed, to allow items to dry completely.
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