Whirlpool 8280527 Fluff AIR Cycle, Rack Dry feature, Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics

USING YOUR DRYER

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS (CONT.)

FINISH GUARD* (FINISH GUARD* Plus) feature

(on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load from the

		dryer as soon as it
		stops, wrinkles can
	Off
		form. The FINISH
Finish		GUARD features
Guard		periodically tumble,
		rearrange, and fluff
		the load to avoid
		wrinkles.

• On some models, this feature is part of the Cycle Control knob.

If you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes after the cycle stops, the FINISH GUARD features automatically take over to protect the load.

•On some models, you can turn the FINISH GUARD feature On or Off with a selector. (See Step 4 in “Starting Your Dryer.”)

•On models with the FINISH GUARD Plus feature, you can select up to 30 or 90 minutes of periodic unheated tumble time after the drying cycle ends.

•A signal will sound every few minutes while FINISH GUARD (FINISH GUARD Plus) is running if the Cycle Signal (End of Cycle Signal) feature is set to On. On some models, this signal is fixed and cannot be turned off. The signal and cycle end when you open the dryer door.

Rack Dry feature

(on some models)

Use the Rack Dry feature to dry items without

		tumbling them. See
	Rack Dry
70		“Using The Drying
		Rack” on page 14.
60
	50
	40
	30

20

Cool

Down

Off

FLUFF AIR CYCLE

The chart below includes examples of items that		•Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle		•Always follow care label directions when they are
(or the Timed Drying cycle and the “Air Only”		available.
Temperature setting), or place the items on a line
or rack to air dry.
	TYPE OF LOAD		FLUFF AIR CYCLE†
			(minutes)
	Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics
	Foam Rubber – Pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys		20-30
	•Make sure coverings are securely stitched.
	•Shake and fluff pillows by hand several times during the
	Fluff Air cycle.
	•Make sure pillows are completely dry. Foam rubber pillows
	take a long time to dry.
	Plastic – Shower curtains, tablecloths		20-30
	Rubber – backed rugs
			40-50
	Olefin, Polypropylene, Sheer nylon
			10-20
†	Reset cycle as needed to complete drying. On models without the Fluff Air cycle, set the Temperature
	selector to Air Only and the Cycle Control knob to the desired Timed Drying cycle setting.

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