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CYCLE GUIDE — MANUAL AND STEAM CYCLES
Any load Timed Dry High 40 Wrinkle Shield
™
Use to dry items to a damp level, or for items that
NOTE: Select Air Medium do not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying
Dry to dry foam, Low temperature based on the type of fabrics in your
rubber, plastic, or Extra Low load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
heat-sensitive Air Dry for a load, select the lower setting rather than the
fabrics. higher setting.
Small loads and Small Load High 27 Wrinkle Shield
™
For small loads of 3-4 items.
sportswear (non-steam Medium
models only) Low
Extra Low
Air Dry
Mixed Loads Touch Up High 20 Wrinkle Shield
™
Use to reduce wrinkles, including from loads left in
(non-steam Medium the dryer too long. Cycle run time may be manually
models only) Low adjusted, but Temperature is selectable.
Extra Low
Air Dry
Shirts, blouses, Quick Refresh Medium 15 Wrinkle Shield
™
Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles.
and slacks (Steam NOTE: Do not add dryer sheets.
models only)
Mixed Loads Enhanced High 20 Wrinkle Shield
™
Use to reduce wrinkles, including from loads left in
Touch Up Medium the dryer too long. Cycle run time may be manually
(Steam adjusted, and Temperature is selectable.
models only) NOTE: Do not add dryer sheets.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings
for that cycle.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles (on some models) are designed for use
with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and
refresh fabrics.
Adjusting drying time on Manual Cycles
When you select a Manual Cycle, the
default time appears in the display.
Use the More Time s and Less Time t
buttons to increase or decrease the
time in 1 minute increments. Press
and hold to change the time in
5 minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
Using Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Manual Cycles for
items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic,
and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items
that can be dried using Air Dry.
When using Air Dry:
• Checkthatcoveringsaresecurelystitched.
• Shakeanduffpillowsbyhandperiodicallyduringthecycle.
• Dryitemcompletely.Foamrubberpillowsareslowtodry.
NOTE: Air Dry can only be used with Manual Cycles.
Selecting the Drying Temperature
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items
such as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying
medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no heat (Air Dry) setting for foam, 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.
Type of Load Est. Time*
(Minutes)
Foam rubber – pillows, padded bras, 20–30
stuffed toys
Plastic – shower curtains, tablecloths 20–30
Rubber-backed rugs 40–50
Olen, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10–20
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Sensing
Wet
Damp
Sensing
Wet
Damp
Cool
Down
Done
Wrinkle
Shield
Steam
Control Lock
Sensing
Wet
Damp
Cool
Down
Done
Wrinkle
Shield
Control Lock
Steam model
Non-Steam model