About the dryer control panel – GE UPVH890 User Manual

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About the dryer control panel.

Dry Cycles

The dry cycle controls the cycle time for the drying process. The chart below will help you match
the dry setting with the loads.

Sensor Cycles

COTTONS

For cottons and most linens.

NORMAL/

For loads consisting of cottons and poly-blends.

MIXED LOAD

WRINKLE FREE

For wrinkle-free/easy care and permanent press items.

ACTIVE WEAR

Clothing worn for active sports exercise and some casual wear. Fabrics include new
technology finishes and stretch fibers such as Spandex.

DELICATES

For lingerie and special-care fabrics.

SPEED DRY

For small loads that are needed in a hurry, such as sports or school uniforms. Can also be
used if the previous cycle left some items damp, such as collars or waistbands.

Timed Dry Cycles

STEAM

For slightly wrinkled dry garments. Significantly reduces wrinkles on 1–5 garments.

REFRESH

Selecting a higher number of garments for the cycle (e.g., selecting 5-garment load
for a 1-garment load) may result in excessive wetting of clothes. After the SteamRefresh
Cycle, the unit will beep and display “Garments Ready” and “0:00.” If the unit is not turned
off or if the door is not opened, the dryer will continue to tumble for 30 minutes. At the end
of 30 minutes, it will display “0:00” and “Cycle Complete.”
A single extremely light fabric item may need to have an additional item included
in the steam refresh cycle to achieve optimum results.

STEAM

For use with larger loads than STEAM REFRESH. Ideal for loads left in dryer for an extended

DEWRINKLE

time. Selecting a larger cycle than needed (e.g., selecting Large Load for a half-full dryer)
may result in excessive wetting of clothes.

WARM UP

Provides 10 minutes of warming time to warm up clothes.

My Cycle

(on some models)

MY CYCLE

Press to use, create or modify custom dry cycles.

Timed Dry

Use to set your own dry time. TIMED DRY is also recommended for small loads.

To use TIMED DRY:

1. Turn dry cycle dial to TIMED DRY.
2. Select the drying time by pressing the ▲ and ▼ buttons. You can increase the time in 10-minute

increments up to 2

⁄

hours.

3. Select the DRY TEMP.

4. Close the door.
5. Press START/PAUSE.

Sensor Dry Level

The sensor continuously monitors the amount of moisture in the load. When the moisture in your
clothes reaches your selected dry level, the dryer will stop.

EXTRA DRY

Use for heavy-duty fabrics or items that should be very dry, such as towels.

MORE DRY

Use for heavy or mixed type of fabrics.

DRY

Use for normal dryness level suitable for most loads. This is the preferred cycle
for energy saving.

LESS DRY

Use for lighter fabric (ideal for ironing).

DAMP

For leaving items partially damp.