Whirlpool LT5000XL - Manual (Page 12)

Selecting a cycle
Dryer cycles are designed for the proper drying of different kinds of
fabrics. This dryer has 3 cycles:
REGULAR HEAVY - The heat is off
during the lost 5 minutes of tumbling.
The load is cooled down for more
comfortable handling.
PERMANENT PRESS - The heat is off
during the lost TO m/nufes of tumbling
to help keep wrinkles from setting
in. Clothing wrinkled from packing
in suitcases or closets con be
smoothed out by tumbling them in
this cycle tor about 20 minutes.
AIR - No heat. This cycle is useful
when drying heat-sensitive items or
when fluffing pillows and bedding
or dusting sheers and curtains.
Drying plastic or
rubber items with heat
may damage the items
or be a FIRE HAZARD.
TYPE OF LOAD_____ SUGGESTED CYCLE
COTTONS
..... .................
HEAVY - Bedspreads, mattress pads, quilts ....................... REGULAR HEAVY
MEDIUM AND LIGHTWEIGHT — Shirts, dresses,
sheets, diapers, towels, work clothes ...............................REGULAR HEAVY
PERMANENT PRESS
HEAVY - Work clothes, jackets, raincoats, etc..................... PERMANENT PRESS
MEDIUMWEIGHT -
Shirts, uniforms, dresses, slacks, etc.................................... PERMANENT PRESS
KNITS
HEAVYWEIGHT - COTTONS, RAYONS, BLENDS -
T-Shirts, slacks, polo shirts, etc.........................................PERMANENT PRESS
LIGHTWEIGHT - SYNTHETIC FIBERS (polyester,
acrylic, etc ) AND BLENDS -
Lingerie, blouses, dresses, etc ..................................... PERMANENT PRESS
DELICATELY CONSTRUCTED FAB r I c S^
Sheer Curtains (2 or 3 panels) .............................................. PERMANENT PRESS
RUBBER, PLASTIC, HEAT SENSITIVE FABRICS
Pillows, bras, etc.................................................................... air
Plastic shower curtains, tablecloths ..................................... AIR
Rubber backed rugs............................................................... ai R
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon.........................................AIR
Drying these and other heat-sensitive materials
can damage them or be a FIRE HAZARD.
Drying times
Drying times will vary depending on:
• amount of moisture in the clothes.
• type and weight of the fabric.
• size of the load.
• room temperature around the dryer.
NOTE: 120 volt dryers have longer
drying times.
See page 19 in your “Laundry
Guide" for more information.
DO NOT OVERDRY. Overdrying
can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and can damage some
fabrics.
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