Whirlpool 8314841B manual Timed Drying Cycle, Temperature Settings

Timed Drying Cycle

Use the Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the automatic cycle.

Timed Drying is also useful for:

■Heavyweight and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes and large loads that require a long drying time. Set the Temperature selector to a heat setting that matches the care label directions.

■Lightweight items, such as lingerie, blouses, and knits that require a short drying time. Set the Temperature selector at Ex-Low heat.

Heavy Dry

Use this setting to thoroughly dry large or heavy items, such as thick bath towels or robes. Set the Temperature selector at High heat.

DRYEL® fabric care system

When using DRYEL fabric care, select the DRYEL cycle setting and the DRYEL temperature setting. DRYEL fabric care, when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions, has been tested and approved for use in full-size dryers built by Whirlpool Corporation.

Damp Dry

Use this setting to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such as jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothes (to make pressing easier). set the Temperature selector at High heat.

TUMBLE PRESS® setting

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. Set the Temperature selector at Ex-Low or Medium heat, depending on the fabrics in your load.

Temperature Settings

The Temperature selector allows you to select a drying temperature that matches the fabrics in your load and provides the shortest, most efficient drying time.

SENSEON™ Drying System

The SENSEON drying system uses electronic sensors to detect the size and types of fabrics in your load to provide the shortest drying time. When used with the automatic drying cycle (see “Automatic Drying Cycle”), the SENSEON setting provides the shortest drying time and best fabric care for your load.

■The Normal setting, when used with the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (*), provides medium heat to evenly dry sturdy casual clothes, such as khakis and cotton jerseys, in the shortest time. When used with the Timed Drying cycle, Normal provides medium heat for your selected drying time.

■The High setting, when used with the Energy Preferred

Automatic Setting (*), provides high heat to thoroughly dry heavyweight items, such as jeans, corduroys or work clothes, in the shortest time. When used with the Timed Drying cycle, High provides high heat for your selected drying time.

Medium/P. Press

Select this medium temperature setting to dry lightweight to medium weight to synthetic or no-iron items, such as sheets, shirts or dresses.

Extra Low/Delicate

Select this extra low temperature setting to gently dry special care items, such as lingerie, blouses or sweaters.

Air Only (No Heat)

Use this unheated temperature setting for items that require drying without heat, such as rubber, plastic and sheer fabrics. When using Air Only, select a drying time with the Timed Drying cycle. See the chart for examples of items that can be dried using the Air Only setting.

Type of Load	Air Only setting*
	(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 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.

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