Whirlpool W10057250 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Auto Preset Cycle Settings
*Estimated Time with Auto DRYNESS (Normal) setting.
Time will vary depending on load type and load size.
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 TIMING Up or Down.
Timed Dry
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an
Auto Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight and
bulky items such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Quick Dry
Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short
drying time.
Touch Up
Use this setting to help smooth out wrinkles from such items as
clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in
the dryer too long.
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
*The Timed Dry cycle will default to the last temperature used for
Timed Dry.
Additional Features
WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature
The WRINKLE SHIELD feature helps smooth out wrinkles that
form when you cannot unload the dryer promptly at the end of a
cycle. During this option, the dryer stops tumbling and then
tumbles again for a brief period.
Press the WRINKLE SHIELD feature to get up to
90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a
cycle.
During the WRINKLE SHIELD feature, you may continue
the option after opening and closing the dryer door by
pushing START.
Cancel at any time by pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD
feature button.
NOTE: If you do not select the WRINKLE SHIELD feature, the
dryer stops after the cool down period.
Temperature
Temperature settings are used with the Manual Cycles. Press
TEMP ADJUST until the desired temperature setting illuminates.
Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Cycles.
Air Only
Use the Air Only modifier 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.
*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 Cycles are not available when you are using the Air
Only setting.
Auto Cycles
Load Type
Temp. Time*
(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight mixed loads,
cotton towels, jeans
High 40
NORMAL
Mixed loads, corduroys, work
clothes, sheets
Medium 35
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics
Low 35
DELICATE
Lightweight items, blouses,
synthetics
Low 30
SUPER DELICATE
Lingerie
Extra Low 25
DAMP DRY
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
Low 20
Manual Cycles
Load Type
Temp. Default Time
(Minutes)
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight, bulky items,
bedspreads, work clothes
High* 40
QUICK DRY
Small loads
Medium 27
TOUCH UP
Helps smooth out wrinkles
Medium 20
Type of Load 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