Cycles

NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.

Press the cycle selector button to select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See AUTO DRY or TIMED DRY Cycle Settings chart.

Cycle selection button

AUTO DRY Cycles

AUTO DRY Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following AUTO DRY 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.

AUTO DRY Cycle Settings

AUTO DRY Cycles

Temperature

Est.

Load Type

 

Cycle

 

 

Time

 

 

(Minutes)

 

 

 

HEAVY DUTY

High

45

Heavyweight items, towels, jeans

 

 

 

 

 

NORMAL

Medium

35

Corduroys, work clothes, sheets

 

 

 

 

 

DELICATE

Low

30

Lingerie, blouses, washable

 

 

woolens

 

 

 

 

 

TIMED DRY Cycles

Use TIMED DRY Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the drying temperature from the default setting. The default drying temperature is High.

TIMED DRY Cycle Settings

TIMED DRY Cycles

Temperature

Cycle Time*

Load Type

 

(Minutes)

 

 

 

TIMED DRY 

High

60, 40, 20

Heavyweight items, 

 

 

bulky items, bedspreads,

 

 

work clothes

 

 

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

Air Dry

Use the Air Dry temperature setting with TIMED DRY cycles for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Dry.

Type of Load

Est.

 

Time*

 

(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 time to complete drying, if needed.

When using Air Only

Check that coverings are securely stitched.

Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.

Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.

NOTE: AUTO DRY Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting.

Additional Features

Cycle Signal

The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Press CYCLE SIGNAL to turn On or Off at any time before or during a cycle.

Changing Cycles and Settings

You can change AUTO DRY Cycles, TIMED DRY Cycles, and the drying temperature on TIMED DRY Cycles at any time before pressing START/PAUSE.

Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted.

Changing Cycles after starting dryer

1.Press the POWER button. This ends the current cycle and turns the dryer OFF.

2.Press the POWER button again or press the cycle selector to turn on the dryer.

3.Select the desired cycle and options.

4.Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle.

Changing Drying Temperature

You can change the drying temperature on Timed Dry cycles at any time by pressing the TEMP button until the desired drying temperature is lit.

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Amana W10240880A quick start Additional Features, Changing Cycles and Settings