Whirlpool 3396311 - Manual (Page 9)

o p e r a t i n g y o u r d r y e r
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.)
• Do not overdry. Overdrying can cause
shrinkage, static cling, and damage to some
fabrics.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not dry I" eat-sensitive fabrics, plastic,
rubber, or some stuffed items with heat.
Use the Air :ycle, or line dry.
Failure to do so could result in fire or
damaged itc ms.
TYPE OF LOAD
Check mark (y) denotes the reconmended setting. Select
the setting available on your dryer.
AUTO CYCLE(S)
High Low
TIMED CYCLE(S)
minutes
High Low
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy-Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts
Heavyweight-Towels, jeans, corduroys, work
clothes
Mediumweight-Sheets, cotton underwear,
diapers
Lightweight-Batistes, organdies, lingerie
/
/
/
/20 / 30
PERMANErfT PRESS, SYNTHETICS AND
BLENDS
Heavyweight-Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight-Shirts, play clothes, sheets,
slacks
Lightweight-Lingerie, blouses, dresses
/
✓
/ /20 / 30
KNITS
Heavyweight-Cottons, rayons, blends, T-shirts,
slacks, shirts
Mediumweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic,
etc.), dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
Lightweight-Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.)
and blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
/
✓
y /20 / 30
DELICATE FABRICS
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels), gauze, lace, etc.
U s e Air cycle, 20-30 min
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT-SENSmVE
FABRICS
Foam Rubber-Pillows, bras, stuffed toys
Plastic-Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
U s e Air cycle, 20-30 min
U s e Air cycle, 20-30 min
U s e Air cycle, 40-50 min
U s e Air cycle, 10-20 min