Time Dry Cycle; End Of Cycle Signal; Auto Dry - Amana W10773366A Use And Care Manual

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Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not overload the dryer.
Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart
shows the maximum load you can place in your compact dryer.
Expect longer drying times.
Heavy work clothes
Delicates
Towels
Mixed load
Knits
Perm Press
Drying, Cycle, and Temperature Tips
Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.
Your dryer tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.
Drying tips
Follow care label directions when they are available.
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If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
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instructions.
Remove load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to
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reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
Cycle and temperature tips
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred setting.
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Use a no heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic, or heat-
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sensitive fabrics.
Line-dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
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NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for
various loads, refer to the care label directions.

Auto Dry

This automatic cycle shuts off the dryer when the Auto Moisture
Sensing feature determines the selected dryness level has been
reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is
almost dry. After the cool down, the knob automatically turns to
an Off area and tumbling stops.
Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred setting. Drying time
with an Auto Dry cycle varies according to the type of fabric, size
of load, and temperature setting.
If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less
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Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the
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Time Dry cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, select a
setting closer to Very Dry.
How Auto Moisture Sensing Works
With Auto Moisture Sensing, the dryness of the load is
determined by two metal strips (sensors) located on the inside
of the dryer. The metal strips help detect the amount of moisture
left in the clothes as they pass. When there is moisture left in
the clothes, the Cycle Control knob will not advance. As clothes
begin to dry, the amount of water left in the clothes decreases,
and the timer advances through the remainder of the cycle. When
the selected dryness level is reached, the dryer goes into a cool
down period of up to 5 minutes.
2 pair of pants, 3 work shirts
1 camisole, 2 slips, 4 undergarments,
1 set of sleepwear, 1 half slip
9 bath towels; or 6 bath towels,
3 hand towels, 6 washcloths
2 pillowcases, 1 T-shirt, 2 shirts,
1 pair slacks
2 slacks, 2 shirts; or 3 dresses
6 shirts; or 2 double sheets &
2 pillowcases; or 2 singles sheets &
2 pillowcases
Cycles
Air Dry
Use this cycle for items that require drying without heat, such
as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. See the chart for
examples of items that can be dried using an air cycle.
Type of Load
Foam rubber - pillows,
padded bras, stuffed toys
Plastic - shower curtains,
tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer
nylon
*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
When using an air cycle
Check that coverings are securely stitched.
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Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.
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Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
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Time Dry Cycle

Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the
automatic cycle.
Time Dry is also useful for:
Heavyweight items and work clothes that require a long
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drying time.
Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses and knits that
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require a short drying time.
For damp dry, turn the Cycle Control knob to 30 minutes or less.

End of Cycle Signal

The dryer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is
finished. The signal is not adjustable and cannot be turned off.
The signal is helpful when you are drying permanent press,
synthetics and other items that should be taken out as soon as
the dryer stops.
Time*
20 - 30
20 - 30
40 - 50
10 - 20
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