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Dry Cycles

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General Tips for Drying

Use the automatic cycles to dry most loads. Electronic sensors measure the temperature of the exhaust to increase or decrease drying temperatures for faster reaction time and tighter temperature control.Use the Wash+Dry cycle to automatically wash and dry laundry.For better drying results, make sure all items are similar in material and thickness.Do not overload the appliance by stuffing too many articles into the drum. Items must be able to tumble freely.Drying times may be longer than those on a vented dryer. For effective drying performance, don't load the drum more than half full. If you open the door and remove the load before the appliance has finished its cycle, remember to press the Start/Pause button.After the end of dry, ENd is displayed.Do not tumble dry woolen articles. Pull them to their original shape and dry them flat.Some woven and loopknit materials may shrink, by varying amounts, depending on their quality.Always stretch these materials out immediately after drying.Do not overload your appliance. Take out permanent press articles as soon as the appliance stops to reduce wrinkles.Always check the manufacturer’s instructions.Check fabric care labels on blankets and duvets before using the drying cycle. Heated drying may cause some blankets and duvets to shrink.Do not dry any items made from or containing rubber or plastics, such as:Aprons, bibs, chair coversCurtains and tableclothsBath matsDo not dry fiberglass articles in the appliance. Glass particles left in the appliance may be picked up by your clothes and cause skin irritation.It is normal for the dryer fan motor to run for about 60 seconds after the dry cycle is stopped.Be careful when removing your clothing from the appliance, as the clothing or appliance may be hot.The estimated drying time varies from the actual drying time for sensor dry cycles. The type of fabric, size of the load, and the dryness selected affect drying time.The Dry Only cycle begins by spinning the clothing to extract water and save energy.

Using Dry Cycles

Press the Dry button repeatedly to select a dry cycle.Reduces the drying time and energy usage during the dry cycle.Fabric Type: Cotton or linen fabrics such as cotton towels, t-shirts, and linen clothing.Leaves clothes slightly damp for easier ironing.Fabric Type: Cotton or linen fabrics, ready to iron at the end of cycle.Uses low temperature drying to protect clothing.Fabric Type: Easy care or permanent press fabrics.Heated air-condensing dry that saves water.Fabric Type: Cotton or linen fabrics such as cotton towels, t-shirts, and linen clothing.Select the drying time according to the load size.Fabric Type: Cotton, towelsThe capacity of the machine for washing clothes is twice as much as when drying clothes. If the machine is to be used to dry a load, then the wash load must be smaller for effective drying performance. If a full load is washed, remove half the clothes prior to starting the dry cycle.All dry cycles begin with a brief spin cycle to extract as much moisture as possible from the load before drying.Prepare the laundry and load the drum.For consistently dry loads, all articles in the load should be similar in material and thickness.Do not overload the drum. Items must have room to tumble freely.Press the Power button.Select a wash cycle.Add detergent.Press the Dry button repeatedly to toggle through the selections:Normal (@) - For general dryingDamp Dry (-) - For damp drying items for ironingLow Temperature (*) - For delicate fabricsEnergy Saver (() - For heavier fabricsTime 30/60/120 minutes - For timed dryingPress the Start/Pause button.Prepare the laundry and load the drum.For consistently dry loads, all articles in the load should be similar in material and thickness.Do not overload the drum. Items must have room to tumble freely.Press the Power button.Do not select the wash cycle.Press the Dry button repeatedly to toggle through the selections:Normal (@) - For general dryingDamp Dry (-) - For damp drying items for ironingLow Temperature (*) - For delicate fabricsEnergy Saver (() - For heavier fabricsTime 30/60/120 minutes - For timed dryingPress the Start/Pause button.If you turn the cycle selector knob, you will be unable to select a dry only cycle. If this occurs, press Power twice to cycle the machine off and back on.This option uses a heated, air-condensing dry without using the water normally used for condensing.Prepare the laundry and load the drum.For consistently dry loads, all articles in the load should be similar in material and thickness.Do not overload the drum. Items must have room to tumble freely.Press the Power button.Select a dry cycle.Press and hold the Dry button for 3 seconds.Press the Start/Pause button.A little amount of water is used to wash the lint filter included in the drying module of this product