Whirlpool WGD9450WL quick start Additional Features

Manual Cycles

Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing the DRY TIME up or down buttons.

Manual Preset Cycle Settings

Manual Cycles	Temperature	Est. Cycle
Load Type		Time*
		(Minutes)
TIMED DRY	High	40
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothes
TOUCH UP	Medium	15
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles
QUICK DRY	Medium	15
Small loads	High	15
(On some models - Default)	High	21

*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.

Air Only

Use Timed Dry/Air Only temperature setting 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 Only.

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: Automatic Cycles are not available when using the Air Only setting.

Steam Cycles

In these cycles, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The STEAM Status Light will come on while the water is sprayed into the drum. The dryer will continue to tumble at Medium heat for the duration of the cycle. The Steam Cycles include Quick Refresh and Enhanced Touch Up. The heat setting and cycle time are not adjustable for the Quick Refresh Cycle, but can be adjusted for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without.

Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with steam cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.

Steam Preset Cycle Settings

Timed Cycles	Default	Est. Time*
Load Type	Temperature*	(Minutes)
QUICK REFRESH	Medium	15
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles and reduce odors
from loads consisting of
one to four dry items.
ENHANCED TOUCH UP	Medium	20
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles in loads left in the
dryer for an extended
period.

*The Enhanced Touch Up Cycle has a minimum dry time of 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes. Only the Medium and High temperature settings can be used for the Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.

Additional Features

Drum Light

When pressed during a cycle, the Drum Light turns on and will remain on until pressed again, the door is opened and closed, or the door is left open for 20 minutes.

WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature

When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

■Get up to 140 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn off at any time by pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature or opening the dryer door.

■For the Casual Cycle, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is preset to “ON.” The other cycles will retain the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature setting. (The Wrinkle Shield feature is preset to “ON” for the Casual Cycle. If selected for other cycles, it will remain “ON” the next time that cycle is selected.)

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