Dryer - Cycle Dry Times

Drying times will vary with the use of your Dryer. Drying times will vary and are influenced according to the factors provided below.

Factors That Affect Drying Times

• The type of heat used (gas versus electric).
• The size of the load.
• The type of fabric. For example, cotton fabrics hold more water than synthetic fabrics.
• The wetness of the clothes. Washers with higher spin speeds extract more water from the clothes before they go into the Dryer.
• The cycle setting selected. For example, choosing More Dry versus Less Dry.
• The condition of your exhaust venting. The vent should not be crimped, crushed or restricted in any way.

Dryer Cycle

Dryers with automatic dry cycles like Cottons, Casuals, Permanent Press, Delicates, etcetera, are designed to provide the optimal dry time for a specific type of load. Each of these types of loads have a different capacity to absorb water. Therefore, they come out of the Washer with a different moisture content. Here are examples of the Dryer cycle you want to select for various types of loads:

• Cottons Cycle - The load has a high moisture content. Use for regular or heavy cottons.
• Casuals Cycle - The load has a medium moisture content. Use for synthetics, blends and items labeled permanent press.
• Delicates Cycle - The load has a low moisture content. Use for delicate loads (like silk) and items labeled tumble on low heat.

Moisture Content

The load's moisture content (which is defined by the Washer spin speed and the type of load), combined with the load size, the temperature selection and the house venting conditions determine the Dryer cycle time. There is not a standard dry time unless you use a Timed Dry cycle.

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