Selecting the right cycle
Use the chart below to guide you when making
drying selections. Use a timed cycle only if the
recommended automatic cycle is not available
on your dryer. (Your model may have cycles
with one or two temperature settings.)
l Do not overdry. Overdying can cause
shrinkage, static cling, and damage to some
fabrics.
Do not dry teat-sensitive fabrics, plastic,
rubber, or sc~me stuffed items with heat.
Use the Air :ycle, or line dry.
Failure to dcl so could result in fire or
damaged itf ms.
TYPE OF LOAD
AUTO CY;:LE(S)
TIMED CYCLE(S)
Check mati (J/ denotes the recommended setting. Select
minutes
the setting available on your dryer.
High
Low
High
Low
COlTONS AND LINENS
Ex-tra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
J
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work
/
clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear,
diapers
J
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie
/
J 20 J 30
PERMANENT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND
BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets,
slacks
/
/
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
KNITS
J J 20
J 30
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
J
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
J
LightweightSynthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
J
J 20
J 30
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
Use Air cycle, 20-30 min
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RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSITIVE
FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
PlastioShower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
Us? Air cycle, 20-30 min
Us? Air cycle, 20-30 min
Usa Air cycle, 40-50 min
Usa Air cycle, lo-20 min
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