Whirlpool 8314841B manual Cycle Descriptions, Loading Clothes, Drying, Cycle,and Temperature Tips

Loading Clothes

Load clothes loosely into the dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely. The following chart shows examples of balanced loads that would allow for proper tumbling.

Heavy work	3 pair of pants, 4 pair of jeans, 2 pair of
clothes	overalls, 3 shirts
Delicates	3 camisoles, 1 robe, 4 slips,
	6 undergarments, 2 sets of sleepwear,
	1 child’s outfit
Towels	10 bath towels, 10 hand towels, 14 wash
	cloths, 1 bath mat
Mixed Load	3 double sheets, 4 pillowcases,
	8 T-shirts, 6 pair of shorts, 2 blouses,
	8 handkerchiefs

Drying, Cycle,and Temperature Tips

Select the correct cycle and temperature for your load.

Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles to make the load easier to handle.

Drying tips

■Follow care label directions when they are available.

■If you use fabric softener sheets, use only those labeled “dryer safe.” Follow package instructions.

■Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops, to reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.

Cycle and temperature tips

■Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*), if available on your dryer.

■Use a High Heat setting for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

■Use a Medium Heat setting for drying medium weight items, such as sheets, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

■Use a Low Heat setting for drying lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses, dresses, and some knits.

■Use a no-heat (air) setting for 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. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select a lower setting rather than a higher setting.

CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

Your dryer uses the Temperature selector with the Cycle Control knob to design a drying cycle to provide the shortest, most efficient drying time and best fabric care for your load.

Cycle Control knob

Automatic Drying Cycle

The automatic cycle uses the ACCUDRY™ electronic control sensor that senses the moisture in your load and shuts off the dryer when the selected dryness is reached. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the cool down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops.

Your most frequently used Temperature settings, Normal and High, when used with the automatic cycle, are enhanced with the SENSEON™ drying system to provide the shortest drying time. See “Temperature Settings.”

Dry most loads using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*).

■If the load is drier than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

■If the load is not as dry as you like, complete drying using the Timed Drying cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, select a setting closer to Very Dry.

NOTE: Drying time with the automatic cycle varies according to the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. See “Drying, Cycle and Temperature Tips.”

Towels

Use this setting to thoroughly dry extra heavy items, such as mattress pads, quilts or towels. Set the Temperature selector at High heat.

Delicates

Use this setting to dry small loads or lightweight items. Set the Temperature selector at Ex-Low heat.

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