Whirlpool 3401092 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATING YOUR DRYER
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.)