3. Load the dryerFor best results it is recommended that the dryingload be sorted by fabric type and desired drynesslevel. Also, close all zippers, hooks and eyelets andtie loose belts and apron strings, etc. before placingin the dryer.a. Depress the ‘‘Door’’ button. The door will openand the drum light will turn on.b. Check the drum interior for foreign objects orpets and remove any used fabric softener sheets.c. Place laundry items to be dried loosely into thedrum of the dryer.4. Add Fabric Softener Sheet, if desiredIf a fabric softener sheet is to be added it should bedone after loading the dryer and before the dryer andload become warm. This will prevent greasy-lookingsoftener stains.5. Close the DoorCheck the area around the drum opening to makesure that nothing is caught on the edge or hangingoutside the drum and close the door making sure thedoor clicks into place and is fully closed.Note: If the door is not fully closedthe dryer will not operate.6. Select the Drying Cycle DesiredThe Bosch dryers can be operated in either theElectronic Auto Dry Cycle mode, which uses theDuotronic moisture sensing system, or in Time Cyclemode, which uses a timer to control the length of theprogram. See below and CYCLE SELECTIONCHART, Table 1, for program recommendations:a. To use Electronic Auto Dry Cycles(dryer runs until the drying level selected hasbeen reached) activate by turning the CycleSelector knob (see Figure 3) to:i. Regular /Cott.The Auto-Program dial should be turned to pointto the right to select Regular/Cott. settings. Asthe knob is turned the lights directly above theknob will illuminate to indicate the level ofdryness selected, from Extra dry through Dampdry. See Table 1 for recommended settings fortype of load being dried.or,ii. Permanent PressThe Auto-Program knob should be turned to pointto the left to select Permanent Press settings.As the knob is turned the lights directly above theknob will illuminate to indicate the level ofdryness selected, from Extra dry through Econodry. See Table 1 for recommended settings fortype of load being dried.Figure 3.b. To use Time Cyles (dryer runs for selectedlength of time) activate by turning the timeprogram selector (see Figure 4):i. Heated DryThe Time Cycle’s knob should be turned to pointto the right to select the Heated Dry setting. Thendepress the ‘‘Cycle Time Minutes’’ button to setthe time interval for drying. The time can be set at10–90 minutes in 10 minute steps.or,ii. Air Fluff (cold)The Time Cycle’s knob should be turned to pointto the left to select the Air Fluff setting. Thendepress the ‘‘Cycle Time Minutes’’ button to setthe time interval for drying. The time can be set at10–90 minutes in 10 minute steps.Note: The Auto-Program knob must be pointingstraight-up to use Time Cycles.Figure 4.