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Drying and Cycle Tips
Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your
load. If an Auto Cycle is running, the display shows the estimated
cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing the dryness
level of your load. If a Manual Cycle is running, the display shows
the exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle
and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down depends on
the load size and dryness level.
Drying tips
■
Follow care label directions when they are available.
■
If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
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Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to
reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent
press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
■
Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. This
could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics, leading to increased
shrinkage or wrinkling.
Cycle tips
■
Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.
■
Refer to the Auto or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the
“Cycles” section) for a guide to drying various loads.
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Drying temperature and Dryness are preset when you
choose an Auto Cycle. You can choose a different dryness
level, depending on your load by pressing the DRYNESS
button to select MORE DRY or LESS DRY.
■
If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Manual Cycle,
you must press TIMIN
G
Up or Down. Adjust the
temperature of a Manual Cycle by pressing TEMP
ADJUST until the desired temperature is selected.
NOTE:
You cannot choose a Dryness Level with Manual
Cycles.
Cycles
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are
drying. See Auto Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart.
Cycle Control knob
Automatic Cycles
Auto Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are
drying. See the following Auto Preset Cycle Settings chart. Each
cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically
adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.
Auto Preset Cycle Settings
Auto Cycles
Load Type
Temp
Time*
(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight mixed loads,
cotton towels, jeans
High
40
NORMAL
Mixed loads and sturdy fabrics,
corduroys, work clothes, sheets
Medium
35
CASUAL
No-iron fabrics, sports shirts,
casual business, permanent press
Low
35
DELICATE
Lightweight items, washable knits,
blouses, synthetics
Low
30
SUPER DELICATE
Lingerie, exercise wear, sheer
curtains
Extra Low
25
DAMP DRY
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing, clothes will be damp
Low
20
*Estimated Time with Auto DRYNESS (Normal) setting.
Time will vary depending on load type and load size.
Manual Cycles
Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and
a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the
Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time
remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the
cycle by pressing the TIMIN
G
up or down buttons.
Manual Cycles
Load Type
Temperature
Default Time
(Minutes)
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothes
High*
40
QUICK DRY
Small loads
Medium
27
TOUCH UP
Helps smooth out wrinkles
Medium
20
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
*The Timed Dry cycle will default to the last temperature used for
Timed Dry.
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