Whirlpool WED8410SW Use & Care Manual page 22

Auto Preset Cycle Settings
Auto Cycles Temp. Time*
Load Type (Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY High 40
Heavyweight mixed loads,
cotton towels, jeans
NORMAL Medium 35
Mixed loads, corduroys, work
clothes, sheets
CASUAL Low 35
Permanent press, synthetics
DELICATE Low 30
Lightweight items, blouses,
synthetics
SUPER DELICATE Extra Low 25
Lingerie
DAMP DRY Low 20
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
*Estimated Time with Auto DRYNESS (Normal) setting.
Time will vary depending on load type and load size.
Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and
a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the
ESTIMATED TIME REMAINING display shows the actual time
remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the
cycle by pressing TIMING Up or Down.
Timed Dry
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an
Auto Cycle. Timed Dry is also usdul for drying heavyweight and
bulky items such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Quick Dry
Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short
drying time.
Touch Up
Use this setting to help smooth out wrinkles from such items as
clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in
the dryer too long.
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
Manual Cycles Temp. Default Time
Load Type (Minutes)
TIMED DRY High* 40
Heavyweight, bulky items,
bedspreads, work clothes
QUICK DRY Medium 27
Small loads
TOUCH UP Medium 20
Helps smooth out wrinkles
*The Timed Dry cycle will default to the last temperature used for
Timed Dry.
WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
Feature
The WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
feature helps smooth out wrinkles that
form when you cannot unload the dryer promptly at the end of a
cycle. During this option, the dryer stops tumbling and then
tumbles again for a brief period.
• Press the WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
feature to get up to
90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a
cycle.
• During the WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
feature, you may continue
the option after opening and closing the dryer door by
pushing START.
• Cancel at any time by pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
feature button.
NOTE: If you do not select the WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
feature, the
dryer stops after the cool down period.
Temperature
Temperature settings are used with the Manual Cycles. Press
TEMP ADJUST until the desired temperature setting illuminates.
Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Cycles.
HIGH
EXTRA L OW
TEMP
ADJUST
Air Only
Use the Air Only modifier 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 Only.
Type of Load Time*
(Minutes)
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30
Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Only
• 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: Auto Cycles are not available when you are using the Air
Only setting.
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