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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 leve l o r t o 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 fro m be ing le ft i n the dr yer
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 lightweigh t 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.
*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.
Type of Load Air Only setting*
(minutes)
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras,
stuffed toys
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon
20 - 30
20 - 30
40 - 50
10 - 20