GE DDG5380G - Manual (Page 6)

Controls Setting Guide for different fabrics and loads
Drying
Selection*
Normal Cottons & Linens
Cycle Cycle Setting
Regular HEAVY to MEDIUM setting for average loads
EXTRA HEAVY setting for work clothes and
thick, knitted cottons.
Permanent Press, Treated Cottons,
Blends with Cotton Normal Perm Press& Knits Set at MORE DRY to LESS DRY depending
on load size and degree of dryness desired. To
de-wrinkle garments that have not been washed,
use DE-WRINKLE setting.
Synthetics—Polyester, Nylon,
Acrylic Knits and Woven Fabrics
Sturdy
Delicate
Perm Press& Knits Set at MORE DRY for sturdy fabrics,
LESS DRY for
Normal
Low/Knits
Silks and Wools, Blends including
Silks and Wools Low/Knits Perm Press& Knits Set toward LESS DRY
Low/Knits Press & Knits Set toward LESS DRY. Rayon and Acetate
Down-filled garments, if machine
washing and drying are
recommended. Normal Regular HEAVY to MEDIUM setting.
Normal MEDIUM to HEAVY setting, depending on load size
and degree of dryness desired. Baby Clothes—Sturdy: Diapers,
Nightgowns, Shirts, Pads, Sheets,
Receiving Blankets, Coveralls.
Special Instructions. Regular
Set toward LESS DRY. Baby Clothes—Delicate
Blankets—Wool, Part Wool,
Cotton, Electric, Synthetic. See
below under “Extra-large
Curtains, Slipcovers, Draperies.
DO
MACHINE DRY
FIBERGLASS.
Low/Knits Perm Press& Knits
Normal Regular Set at LIGHT setting 20 to 25 minutes.
Normal Regular For first setting, set at LIGHT setting 20 minutes;
for second setting, set at 15 minutes.
Chenille Bedspreads, Robes. See
below under “Extra-large Normal Regular First setting—LIGHT setting 20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Rubber-coated Items, Laminated
Fabrics, Vinyl, Plastics and
Articles with Plastic Trim.
and Rugs
No Heat Regular Set for time desired
Normal Regular First setting—LIGHT setting 20 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Extra-large Items—Queen or King
Size Sheets, Blankets or Spreads,
Sleeping Bags, Insulated Jackets or
Suits, Mattress Covers (Pads),
Quilted Bedspreads.
Low/Knits Regular First setting—LIGHT setting 20 minutes;
second setting—15 minutes;
additional settings—5 minutes.
Normal Regular EXTRA HEAVY setting minutes. Pillows—Feather and
filled (if manufacturer recommends
they be dried in a dryer). See
Special Instructions.
*The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels. For best results, follow your fabric care labels.
The Cycle Selector settings indicated are to be used as a guide. You may find that best results are obtained for certain of your fabrics
by setting the Cycle Selector to either side of the recommended settings.