Amana NED5800DW Manual
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Cycle Guide – Automatic Cycles
Settings and options shown in
bold are default settings for that cycle.
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations
noted for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than 1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not pack tightly. Items need to tumble freely.
Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the
NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
Cycle Guide – Manual Cycles
Settings and options shown in
bold are default settings for that cycle.
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Quick Dry). If there is a power failure, settings will return to
the default.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Selecting the Drying Temperature
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent
press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Dryness
Level:
Default
Time:
Cycle Details:
Heavyweight items
such as towels or
heavy work clothes
Heavy
Duty
High
More
Normal
Less
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Offers stepped drying starting with High heat followed
by Medium heat for enhanced fabric care and energy
savings.
Work clothes, casual
wear, mixed cottons,
sheets, corduroys
Normal
Medium
More
Normal
Less
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Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of mixed fabrics
and items. Normal is the preferred energy cycle.
Undergarments,
blouses, lingerie,
performance wear
Delicates
Low
More
Normal
Less
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Uses Low heat to gently dry delicate items.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Cycle Details:
Small loads and
sportswear
Quick Dry
High
Medium
Low
Air Only
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For small loads of 3–4 items.
Any load
NOTE: Select Air
Only to dry foam,
rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
Time Dry
High
Medium
Low
Air Only
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Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do not require an entire
drying cycle. Select a drying temperature based on the type of fabrics in
your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select
the lower setting rather than the higher setting.