Timed Drying cycle(s)

When using Timed Drying, select High, Medium or Low heat with the Temperature selector. Use your Timed Drying cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after the Automatic cycle.

Timed Drying is also useful for:

Heavyweight and bulk y items such as bedspreads and work clothes or large loads that require a long drying time. Set the temperature selector to High and the Cycle Control k nob for 50 to 70 minutes.

Lightweight items such as lingerie, blouses and k nits that require a short drying time. Set the temperature selector to Low, and the Cycle Control k nob for 20 to 30 minutes.

Fluff Air cycle or Air Only setting

Use the Fluff Air cycle, or Air Only setting, for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat sensitive fabrics. Set the Cycle Control k nob to Fluff Air or select Air Only on the Temperature selector and set the Cycle Control k nob to Timed Drying. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using the Fluff Air cycle/Air Only setting.

Type of Load

Fluff Air cycle/

 

Air Only setting*

 

 

Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras,

 

stuffed toys

20 - 30

Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths

20 - 30

Rubber-back ed rugs

40 - 50

 

Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon

10 - 20

*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.

When using Fluff Air or Air Only

Check to see that coverings are securely stitched.

Shak e and fluff pillows by hand periodically during cycle.

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

Additional Features

This manual covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the features described.

WRINKLE SHIELDPLUS 30/90 Minute setting

When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrink les can form. WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load to avoid wrink les.

Select WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS 30 Minute setting for 30 minutes of WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS feature or 90 Minute for 90 minutes of WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS feature. WRINKLE SHIELD PLUS feature periodically tumbles the load without heat for the selected time.

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

Select this setting to dry items to a damp level or dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry items such as jeans (to prevent stiffness) or cotton clothes (to mak e pressing easier). Set the temperature selector to High Heat.

TUMBLE PRESS® setting

Select this setting to remove wrink les from items such as clothes pack ed in a suitcase or items wrink led from being left in the dryer too long. Set the temperature selector to Medium or Low Heat depending on the fabrics in your load.

End of Cycle Signal

If your model has an End of Cycle Signal, the signal sounds when a cycle is complete. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control k nob to Off.

On some models

The End of Cycle Signal is fixed.

OR

The End of Cycle Signal is selectable. The signal will sound only if the signal is set to On.

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