Drying cycles – Fisher & Paykel 24 Inch Condensing Dryer Install Guide User Manual
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DRYING CYCLES
Your dryer has a number of drying cycles to suit your laundry needs. Selecting the most
appropriate cycle for each particular load will help ensure you get the best result.
CYCLE
DESIGNED FOR
DESCRIPTION
MAX. LOAD
SIZE (KG)
Cottons
Cottons and most linens.
A high heat cycle for cottons and linens.
8
Everyday
Mixed loads consisting of cottons
and polyester blends. Casual wear.
A cycle for rapid drying of everyday clothing.
8
Heavy
Heavy durable garments, eg work
sweatshirts/jerseys and jeans.
A longer, high heat cycle for heavy fabrics
and denim.
8
Bulky
Large coats, bed spreads,
mattress covers, sleeping bags,
blankets, comforters, jackets,
small rugs, and similar large
and bulky items.
A medium heat cycle for the special care
of bulky items.
4
Sanitize
Bed linen, tea towels, socks.
A high heat cycle for reducing certain
types of bacteria by 99.6%, including:
Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas
aeruginosa. The antibacterial process occurs
when high heat is used during a portion of
this drying cycle.
8
Permanent
Press
Business shirts and clothing that
creases easily.
A short, medium heat cycle with the
‘Wrinkle Free’ option selected for easily
creasable items.
4
Delicate
Lingerie and special-care fabrics.
A shorter, cooler cycle for carefully drying
delicate and heat sensitive fabrics.
4
Sheets
Sheets, pillowcases and duvet/
doona covers.
High heat cycle with reversing, to improve the
movement of large items such as sheets and
duvet/doona covers and help reduce tangling.
4
Freshen
Items that have been in storage
or have not been worn/used for
some time.
A short cycle with a burst of heat followed
by cool air to help de-wrinkle and
refresh items.
1 – 3 items
Rack Dry
Drying delicate items without
tumbling.
Use drying rack accessory. Place items flat
on the drying rack such as wool sweaters
and delicate fabrics. Dry with low heat.
1 – 2 items
Time Dry
Drying items for a selected
period of time.
A cycle with user selectable 30 – 150 minute
drying times.
8
Air Dry
Drying items for a specific time
period, without heat.
40 minute cycle with no heat.
8
Sports
Sports items, eg running gear.
A low heat cycle designed for the special
care of sports items.
4