Aironly Setting; Dryer Features; Additional Features - Whirlpool Gold GGW9868KL5 Use & Care Manual

Use theAirOnly setting f oritems thatrequire d rying w ithout heat
such asrubber, plastic a ndheat-sensitive fabrics. Press t he
Timed Dry cycle andselect AirOnly onthetemperature selector.
This chart s hows e xamples ofitems thatcanbedried using the
AirOnly setting.
Type of Load Air Only setting*
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
*(Minutes) Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Only
• Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.
• Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.
• Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
Time Display
When you select an Automatic cycle, the estimated time is
displayed and the Estimated Time Remaining light is lit. The
amount of estimated time remaining will be updated
approximately 5 minutes into an automatic cycle. The Estimated
Time Remaining light will turn off, and the display will show the
actual time left in the cycle.
When you select a Timed cycle, the actual time is displayed, and
the Estimated Time Remaining light is off.
Drying Status Lights
You can monitor the progress of your load with the Drying Status
lights.
Status
Q 0 O O 0 O
Sensing Wet Damp Drying & Cycle
Cool Down Complete Wrinkle
Shield
Sensing
Turns on until moisture is detected in the clothes. Turns off
after 10 minutes if moisture is not detected. If the Rack Dry
cycle is selected, the light goes directly to Drying & Cool
Down.
Wet
Turns on until moisture is no longer detected in the clothes.
Damp
Turns on for 2 minutes after moisture is no longer detected in
the clothes. At this point, the clothes are approximately 80%
dry. You may want to remove lightweight items in a mixed
load to prevent over drying or remove partially dry items that
may need ironing.
Drying & Cool Down
Turns on until the drying cycle and cool down are complete.
Also turns on when a Timed Dry cycle is selected and
moisture is not detected in the clothes.
lrM
WRINKLE SHIELD Setting
TM
Turns on during the WRINKLE SHIELD setting portion of
the cycle. The light flashes when the door is opened.
You can customize your cycles by selecting different features. If
you change your mind, select a different feature.
WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
Setting
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
setting periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load to
avoid wrinkles.
Status
0 0 0 0 0
Sensing Wet Damp Drying & O
Cycle
Cool Down Complete Wrinkle
Shield
Select the WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
setting by pressing the WRINKLE
SHIELD
TM
setting pad. The WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
setting
periodically tumbles the load without heat for up to 120 minutes.
During the WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
setting, you can open the door to
remove clothes, and press the START pad to resume the
WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
cycle.
Cycle Signal
If the Cycle Signal is selected, the signal sounds when a cycle is
complete. If the WRINKLE SHIELD
TM
setting is selected, the
signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you
open the door.
® Louder
® Softer
® off
Press the Cycle Signal pad to select a Softer or Louder signal or
to turn the Cycle Signal off.
Drying Rack
Select this feature to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
If your model does not have a drying rack, you may purchase
one. For ordering information, please refer to the "Assistance or
Service" page of this manual. You may also contact the dealer
from whom you purchased your dryer.
To use the drying rack
Do not remove the lint screen.
1. Open the dryer door.
2. Slide drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening.
Push down to secure rack on frame.
Place wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the
items so air can reach all the surfaces. Close the door.
NOTE: Do not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack.
4. Select the RACK DRY cycle. Press the MORE TIME or LESS
TIME arrows, if desired. Press the TEMP pad to select a
temperature. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must
be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle.
5. Press the START pad.
NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not
use automatic cycles with the drying rack.