Cycles - Whirlpool WED9050XW0 Use & Care Manual

NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Press the cycle selector button to select the drying cycle that
matches the type of load you are drying. See AUTOMATIC or
TIMED Cycle Settings chart.
DELICATE 60 min
NORMAI.,___--_Xx e 40 min
// Xq
HEAVY DUTYJ/ __20 min
Push to Select
Cycle selection button
Automatic Cycles
AUTOMATIC Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you
are drying. See the following AUTOMATIC Preset Cycle Settings
chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended
temperature.
A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically
adjusts the drying time for optimal drying. Drying time will vary
depending on load size, fabric type, and the amount of water
removed by the washer.
NOTE: Drying tempratures are set for Automatic Cycles and
cannot be adjusted.
Automatic Cycle Settings
Automatic Cycles Temperature Est.
Load Type Cycle
Time
(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY Hot 45
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
NORMAL Warm 35
Corduroys, work clothes, sheets
DELICATE Low 30
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
Timed Cycles
Use TIMED Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and
a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the
drying temperature from the default setting. The default drying
temperature is Hot.
TIMED DRY Cycle Settings
TIMED DRY Cycles Temperature Cycle Time*
Load Type (Minutes)
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothes
Hot 60, 40, 20
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with TIMED DRY 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 Est.
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 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.
Cycle Signal
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying
cycle is finished. Press CYCLE SIGNAL to turn On or Off at any
time before or during a cycle.
You can change AUTOMATIC Cycles, TIMED DRY Cycles, and the
drying temperature on TIMED DRY Cycles at any time before
pressing START/PAUSE.
• Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changing Cycles after starting dryer:
1. Press the POWER button. This ends the current cycle and
turns the dryer OFR
2. Press the POWER button again or press the cycle selector to
turn on the dryer.
3. Select the desired cycle and options.
4. Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the
beginning of the new cycle.
Changing Drying Temperature:
You can change the drying temperature on Timed Dry cycles at
any time by pressing the TEMP button until the desired drying
temperature is lit.