Whirlpool 340 1094 - 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 help you make
drying selections. The chart suggests 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.
’ The check mark (/) in the chart below
denotes recommended temperature
settings. If some types of loads in the
chart have more than one suggested
temperature setting, choose the lowest
setting available 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, T-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
' 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.)