Drying times, Selecting a cycle – Whirlpool LT5000XL User Manual

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Selecting a cycle

Dryer cycles are designed for the proper drying of different kinds of

fabrics. This dryer has 3 cycles:

REGULAR HEAVY - The heat is off
during the lost 5 minutes of tumbling.
The load is cooled down for more
comfortable handling.

PERMANENT PRESS - The heat is off
during the lost TO m/nufes of tumbling

to help keep wrinkles from setting

in. Clothing wrinkled from packing

in suitcases or closets con be

smoothed out by tumbling them in
this cycle tor about 20 minutes.

AIR - No heat. This cycle is useful
when drying heat-sensitive items or
when fluffing pillows and bedding
or dusting sheers and curtains.

Drying plastic or
rubber items with heat
may damage the items
or be a FIRE HAZARD.

TYPE OF LOAD_____ SUGGESTED CYCLE
COTTONS

..... .................

HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts ....................... REGULAR HEAVY
MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT — Shirts, dresses,

sheets, diapers, towels, work clothes ...............................REGULAR HEAVY

PERMANENT PRESS

HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats, etc..................... PERMANENT PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT -

Shirts, uniforms, dresses, slacks, etc.................................... PERMANENT PRESS

KNITS

HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -

T-Shirts, slacks, polo shirts, etc.........................................PERMANENT PRESS

LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS (polyester,

acrylic, etc ) AND BLENDS -

Lingerie, blouses, dresses, etc ..................................... PERMANENT PRESS

DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FAB

Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) .............................................. PERMANENT PRESS

RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS

Pillows, bras, etc....................................................................

air

Plastic shower curtains, tablecloths ..................................... AIR

Rubber backed rugs...............................................................

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon.........................................AIR

Drying these and other heat-sensitive materials

can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.

Drying times

Drying times will vary depending on:
• amount of moisture in the clothes.
• type and weight of the fabric.
• size of the load.
• room temperature around the dryer.

NOTE: 120 volt dryers have longer
drying times.

See page 19 in your “Laundry
Guide" for more information.

DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying
can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and can damage some
fabrics.