Cycle Guide - Whirlpool 4GWED5500 Use And Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC CYCLES
Settings shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY – Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Items to dry:
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Casual shirts, pants,
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you
like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
TIMED DRY – Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on the cycle
knob or a separate control.
Items to dry:
Any load
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics
COOL DOWN – This step is added to any cycle that uses heat. The load is cooled slowly to reduce wrinkling and make it easier to
handle.
Setting the drying temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
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 press fabrics, and some knits.
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Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
More Dry
Normal Dry Medium
Less Dry
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Timed Dry
Timed Dry
Available
Options:
High
Wrinkle Shield
Cycle Signal
Temp
Low
Available
Options:
Any
Wrinkle Shield
Cycle Signal
Temp
Air Dry
Wrinkle Shield
Cycle Signal
Use an Air Dry (no heat) 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.
Cycle Details:
Gives the best drying in the shortest
time. Drying time varies based on
fabric type, load size, and dryness
setting.
Select a drying temperature based
on the 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.
Cycle Details:
Dries items to a damp level for items
that do not require an entire drying
cycle.
Select a drying temperature based
on the 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.
Use an Air Dry (no heat) setting for
foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive
fabrics.