Additional Features; Control Lock - Whirlpool Duet Steam WED9270X Use And Care Manual

Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items
that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that
can be dried using Air Dry.
Type of Load
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Dry:
■ Check that coverings are securely stitched.
■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: Automatic Cycles are not available when using the
Air Dry setting.

Additional Features

Sensing Wet
Sensing/Estimated Time Remaining
■ In an Automatic Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates until a wet
item is detected.
■ In the Timed Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates at the beginning
of a cycle and turns off 5 minutes into the cycle.
NOTE: Moisture sensing strips in the dryer measure the amount of
moisture in the clothes. The estimated time display may adjust to
show a more accurate drying time.
Wet
The Wet light illuminates at the beginning of an Automatic Cycle if a
wet item is detected.
■
In an Automatic Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after
approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes directly into Cool Down
and the Cool Down and the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting
indicators illuminate, if selected.
■ In a Timed Cycle, wet items are not detected. The dryer will
continue to run for the length of time selected, and the Wet light
will illuminate. The damp light will not illuminate.
Est.
Time*
(Minutes)
20 - 30
20 - 30
40 - 50
10 - 20
Steam

Control Lock

Damp Cool Done Wrinkle
Down Shield
■ In the Enhanced Touch Up or the Quick Refresh Steam
Cycles, the Wet light comes on after the water has been
sprayed into the drum, 4-5 minutes into the cycle. The Wet
light illuminates until the dryer goes into Cool Down with
1 minute of time remaining.
Damp Dry Signal
On some models, the Damp Dry Signal may be selected to
alert you that your clothes are approximately 80% dry. This is
useful when you want to remove lightweight items in a mixed
load to avoid overdrying or remove partially dry items that may
need ironing.
The DAMP DRY SIGNAL is useful when drying bedsheets/linens
in a mixed load. When the signal goes off, open the door to stop
the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer, close the door and
restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. Rearranging the load
will aid in the drying process.
NOTE: The Damp Dry Signal is available only with the Automatic
Cycles.
Cool Down
The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the
cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handling.
Done
The Done light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This
indicator stays on during the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) setting.
WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) Feature
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD™
(90) feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to
help keep wrinkles from forming.
■
Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the
end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) button to
turn ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.
■ The WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature is preset to "OFF." If
selected for other cycles, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature
setting will remain "ON" the next time that cycle is selected.
Signal
The Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is
finished. Press the SIGNAL button to turn On or Off at any time
before the cycle has ended.
NOTE: When the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature is selected
and the Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every
20 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE
SHIELD™ (90) feature is finished.
Indicator Lights
Other indicator lights show Cycle, Modifiers, Options, and Signal
settings selected. The display shows the estimated or actual time
remaining.
Control Lock
This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended
use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Lock feature to
avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.
To enable the Control Lock feature when
dryer is running:
Press and hold the SIGNAL button for 3 seconds. The control is
locked when a single beep is heard and the Control Lock status
light is on.
To enable the Control Lock feature when dryer is OFF:
When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the POWER
button before activating the Control Lock feature.
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