Whirlpool 3401086 - Manual (Page 9)

O P E R A T I N G Y O U R D R Y E R
Drying cycles chart
Use the chart below to guide you when
making drying selections. The chart sug­
gests heat settings and drying times for
various loads.
NOTES:
• Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
• Use a Timed cycle only if the recom­
mended Automatic cycle is not available.
• If some types of loads in the chart have
more than one suggested temperature
setting, choose the lowest setting avail­
able on your dryer.
• Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
TYPE OF LOAD AUTOMATIC CYCLE* TIMED CYCLE
(heat ¡settings) (minutes)
High Medium“ Low Extra
Low**
High Low
COTTONS AND LINENS
Extra Heavy
Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts / 70-80
Heavyweight
Towels, jeans, corduroys, work clothes
Mediumweight
/ 50-60
Sheets, cotton underwear, diapers
Lightweight
/ / 40-50
Batistes, organdies, lingerie
/ 20-30
PERMANENT PRESS,
SYNTHETICS AND BLENDS
Heavyweight
Work clothes, jackets, raincoats
Mediumweight
✓ 40-50
Shirts, play clothes, sheets, slacks
Lightweight
/
/ 30-40
Lingerie, blouses, dresses
/ 20-30
KNITS
Heavyweight
Cottons, rayons, blends, "-shirts,
slacks, shirts / 40-50
Mediumweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.),
dress slacks, skirts, sweaters
/ 30-40
Lightweight
Synthetics (polyester, acrylic, etc.) and
blends, lingerie, blouses, dresses
/ / 20-30
DELICATES*“
Sheer curtains (2 or 3 panels),
gauze, lace, etc.
/ / 15-20
‘Check mark / denotes re<;ommended heat setting. Select the setting available on
“Settings available only on dryer models with separate Temperature Selector.
“Fluff Air cycle (if available) or line drying is also recommended for delicate fabrics.
(See page 10.)
your dryer.
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