You'll want to keep a close eye on any loads containing fragile fabrics, as temperatures that high can cause fading and damage with too much exposure. Peaking at 148 degrees Fahrenheit, this is approximately 30 degrees hotter than you typically want a delicate load to get. Like the Normal test, though, temperatures got much higher than we usually like to see. Despite this high level of heat, the cycle still took almost an hour, meaning your clothes can run the risk of over drying and wearing out faster than they might in another machine.Ĭlothes came out of the Delicate test at 100 percent of their bone dry weight. Temperatures reached a height of 156 degrees Fahrenheit, much warmer than some of the more advanced appliances that we've tested. The Normal cycle managed to get clothes completely dry, but the drying wasn't as effective as we've seen in other models. Despite the high heats, most of the cycles took as long as they typically do in machines that use slightly lower temperatures, averaging about an hour for the Normal and Delicate cycles. Unfortunately, the hammer wilted away during the Heavy Duty cycle, where the sensors weren't adept enough to detect moisture that had been sucked into the center of our test comforter. This attacked clothes like a hammer, beating the water out of our materials using very high heat. With no steam option, you just have the usual lint exhaust in the back. Nothing fancy here, just some more white enamel. This lint trap has a flap covering the lower half. This keeps lint from flying around or detaching when you remove it from the device, reducing mess until you're near enough to a trash bin to clean it off. The 's lint trap is quite sturdy, and has a flap that covers the lower half. The thin design and bright lights makes it easy to see the current settings. The white enamel drum inside the appliance is indicative of a lower-end design despite any pleasant flourishes on the exterior. Rounded edges and a slightly bowed front keep the device from looking too boxy. The door is a silvery ring that keeps the dryer from looking boring, and the cycle control is set into a pale blue plastic rectangle that draws the eye.

This white stackable dryer takes a plain, traditional exterior and makes it pop.

Kenmore 970 dryer manual