Whirlpool WED8000BW Use And Care Manual page 7

CYCLE GUIDE — MANUAL CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Default cycle times are estimated in minutes.
Adjusting drying time on Timed Dry Cycles
When you select a Timed Dry Cycle,
the default time appears in the display.
Use the Time Adjust buttons to increase
or decrease the time in 1 minute
increments. Press and hold to change
the time in 5 minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 90 minutes.
Items to dry: Cycle:
Small loads and Quick Dry
sportswear
Any load Timed Dry
NOTE: Select Air
Only to dry foam,
rubber, plastic, or
heat-sensitive fabrics
Small to medium Touch
loads Up (for
non-steam
models)
™
Or Wrinkle Shield with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Shield
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CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.
Items to Cycle:
refresh:
Mixed Loads Enhanced
Touch Up
Shirts, blouses, and Quick
slacks Refresh
(on some
models)
Or Wrinkle Shield ™ with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Shield
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Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for
each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items,
not more than 1/4 full.
Temp: Default
Time:
High 13
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
High 40
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
High 20
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
™
with Steam is available only with High and Medium Temp settings.
Temp: Default
Time:
High 22
Medium
High 12
™ with Steam is available only with High and Medium Temp settings.
Selecting the Temp
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight
items such as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying
medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no-heat (Air Only) setting for foam, rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures
for various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Available
Options:
Wrinkle Shield For small loads of 3-4 items
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Wrinkle Shield Use to dry items to a damp level for items that
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do not require an entire drying cycle. Select
a drying temperature based on the type of
fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the
temperature to select for a load, select the
lower setting rather than the higher setting.
Wrinkle Shield Use this setting to help smooth out wrinkles
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from such items as garments packed in a
suitcase or garments wrinkled from being left
in the dryer.
Available
Options:
Wrinkle Shield Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to
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Static Reduce help sanitize items such as bedding, towels,
and baby wear. This cycle is not recommended
for all fabrics. For best results, run cycle to
completion, do not interrupt.
Wrinkle Shield Offers stepped drying starting with High heat,
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Static Reduce followed by Medium heat for enhanced fabric
care and energy savings.
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
Cycle Details:
Cycle Details:
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