Whirlpool 8533582 manual Cycles

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Cycles

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying (see Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts).

Cycle control knob

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.

Heavy Duty

Use this cycle to get High heat for heavy fabrics such as cotton towels or bedspreads.

Normal

Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying sturdy fabrics such as work clothes.

Casual

Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying no-iron fabrics, such as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press blends.

Delicate

Use this cycle to get Low heat for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics and no-iron finishes.

Super Delicate

Use this cycle to get Extra Low heat to gently dry items such as lingerie, exercise wear, or sheer curtains.

Automatic Preset Cycle Settings

Automatic Cycles

Temp.

Time*

Load Type

 

(Minutes)

 

 

 

HEAVY DUTY

High

40

Heavyweight, towels

 

 

 

 

 

NORMAL

Medium

34

Corduroys, work clothes

 

 

 

 

 

CASUAL

Medium

36

Permanent press, synthetics

 

 

 

 

 

DELICATE

Low

28

Lingerie, blouses, washable

 

 

woolens

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER DELICATE

Extra Low

22

Exercise wear, sheer curtains,

 

 

lace

 

 

*Estimated Time with Dryness Level (medium) setting.

Manual Cycles

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 MORE TIME or LESS TIME.

Timed Dry

Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an Automatic Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes.

Touch Up

Use this setting to remove wrinkles from items, such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.

Quick Dry

Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short drying time.

Manual Preset Cycle Settings

Manual Cycles

Temp.

Default Time

Load Type

 

(Minutes)

 

 

 

TIMED DRY

High

40

Heavyweight, bulk,

 

 

bedspreads, work clothes

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH UP

Medium

20

Remove wrinkles

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK DRY

High

27

Small loads

 

 

 

 

 

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