Amana NED5100TQ Use and Care - Page 5

End of Cycle Signal Control (on some models) The End of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is complete. On some models, the End of Cycle Signal is fixed. On other models, the End of Cycle Signal is selectable and the signal will sound only if set to On. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off. CYCLES AUTOMATIC DRY or SENSOR DRY Automatic Dry High Heat Automatic Dry Low Heat Towels Very Dry *Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Delicates CYCLE GUIDE Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. LOAD TYPES FEATURES TEMPERATURE Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Jeans, heavy work Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time clothes, towels varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. High Casual, shirts, pants, Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time Low lightweight items varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Towels, Mattress pads, quilts Thoroughly dries extra-heavy items. High Jeans, heavy work This dryness level removes more load moisture than the Any clothes Energy Preferred cycle. Dries heavy seams. Most loads Use this dryness level as your starting point for automatic Any drying. Small loads, lightweight items Gently dries delicate items. Low or Extra Low Less Dry TIMED DRY Timed Dry High Heat Timed Dry Low Heat Heavy Dry Damp Dry Wrinkle Free Air Dry SPECIAL SETTINGS Cool Down Wrinkle Prevent Most loads This dryness level removes less moisture than the Energy Any Preferred cycle. Seams of garment may feel slightly damp. Use for loads you may want to complete drying on a hanger. Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Heavy or bulky items Completes drying if items are still damp. High Small loads, lightweight items Gently dries delicate items and knits. Large or heavy items Evenly dries large or heavy loads. such as thick towels or robes Any load Dries items to a damp level or for items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Any load Helps smooth out wrinkles, such as those found in clothes packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long. Rubber, plastic, heat No-heat drying. sensitive fabrics These settings are added at the end of certain cycles to reduce wrinkling. All loads This is the last step in a cycle that uses heat. The load is cooled slowly to reduce wrinkling and make it easier to handle. Any load *Periodically starts and stops dryer, tumbling the load to avoid wrinkling. Low High Any Low or Medium heat depending on fabrics in load No heat No heat No heat *On some models, the dryer continuously tumbles the load, without heat, for up to 30 minutes or until the dryer door is opened. 5