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DRYER
CYCLE
KNOB
Use your Dryer Cycle Knob to select available cycles on
your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry
load. See "Cycle Guide" for detailed descriptions of cycles.
TIMED
DRY
Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.
On models with a selectable temperature
knob, you
may choose a setting based on the fabrics in your load.
On some models, temperature
is included in the cycle
selections. Drying time and temperature
will depend on
your dryer model.
AiR DRY
Will run the dryer in a no heat cycle for the specified time
on the control. On models with a selectable temperature
knob, you may choose a setting based on the fabrics in
your load. Drying time will depend on your dryer model.
AUTOMATIC
DRY
Senses moisture in the load or air temperature
and shuts
off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time
will vary based on fabric type, load size, and dryness
setting.
CYCLE GUIDE --AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
AUTOMATIC
DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature
and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
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items t0d_:
Dryness Level:
Temperature
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Fabric:
Jeans, heavy work
High Cotton
clothes, towels
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
More Dry
Normal
Casual, shirts, pants,
Less Dry
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
Medium Casual
Low Delicates
Temperature
Wrinkle
Prevent
End of Cycle
Signal
Automatic
cycles give the best drying
in the shortest time. Drying time varies
based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature
based on
the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure
of the temperature
to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the
higher setting.
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you
like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
CYCLE GUIDE -- TIMED DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.
Large or heavy items
High Heat
Any
such as thick towels
or robes
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Temperature
Any load
Damp Dry
Any
End of Cycle
Signal
Rubber, plastic, heat
Air Dry
Air Only
sensitive fabrics
Choose high to dry large or heavy loads.
Dries items to a damp level or for items that do
not require an entire drying cycle.
No heat drying.
Setting
the Drying Temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
A High Cotton temperature setting may be used for drying
heavyweight
items such as towels and work clothes.
A Low Delicates to Medium Casual temperature
setting may
be used for drying medium-weight
items such as sheets,
blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and
some knits.
Use the Air Dry (Air Only) 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.
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