Cycle Guide - Whirlpool W10097012A Use And Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Cycle:
Items to dry:
Jeans, heavy work Automatic
clothes, towels
Work clothes, medium Automatic
weight fabrics, sheets
Casual, shirts, pants, Automatic
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you
like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle
knob or be a separate control.
Items to dry: Cycle:
Any load Timed Dry
Rubber, plastic, heat Timed Dry
sensitive fabrics
SPECIAL SETTINGS: These settings are added at the end of certain cycles to reduce wrinkling.
All loads Cool Down
Any load Wrinkle
Shield™
Setting the Drying Temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
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.
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Drying Dryness
Temperature:
Level:
High Normal
Medium Normal
Low Normal
Drying
Temperature:
Any
Air Dry
No heat
No heat
Available
Options:
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield™
Cycle Signal
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield™
Cycle Signal
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Shield™
Cycle Signal
Available
Options:
Temp
Dries items to a damp level for items that
Wrinkle Shield™
do not require an entire drying cycle.
Time Adjustment
Select a drying temperature based on the
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.
Temp
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam,
Wrinkle Shield™
rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Time Adjustment
N/A This is the last step in a cycle that uses
heat. The load is cooled slowly to reduce
wrinkling and make it easier to handle.
N/A After a cycle is complete, the load is
periodically tumbled to avoid wrinkles until
you are ready to remove it.
Use a no heat (air dry) 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.
Cycle Details:
Gives the best drying in the shortest time.
Drying time varies based on fabric type,
load size, and dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature based on
the 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.
Cycle Details: