Whirlpool W10240872B Washer/Dryer User Manual


 
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Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you
are drying. See the Automatic Cycl
e Settings or Timed Cycle
Settings chart.
Cycle Control knob
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are
drying. See the following Automatic Cycle Settings chart. Each
cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically
ad
justs the drying time for optimal drying. Press the DRYNESS
button to adjust the default dryness level.
Automatic Cycles
Load Type
Temperature Est.
Cycle
Ti
me
(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
High 40
ECO NORMAL
Designed for average size loads
of medium we
ight where
improved energy is desired
Medium 35
NORMAL
Jackets, pillows, corduroys, work
clothes, sh
eets
Medium 35
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics
Low 35
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
Extra Low 30
DAMP DRY
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
Low 20
Automatic Cycle Settings
If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry
next time you dry a similar load.
Timed Cycles
Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time
and a drying temperature. When a Timed Cycle is selected,
the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the
actual time
remaining in your cycle.
Press the TEMP button to change the
drying temperature from the
default setting.
Press the MORE TIME or LESS TIME button to
incr
ease or decrease the drying time. Tap MORE
TIME or LESS TIME and the time will change by
1-minute intervals. Press and holdMORE TIME
or LESS TIME and the time will change by
5-minute intervals.
Timed Cycles
Load Type
Default
T
emperature
Default Cycle
Time*
(Minutes)
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work c
lothes
High 80
SMALL LOAD
2-3 items
Medium 27
TOUCH UP
Slightly damp items, an
d to
remove wrinkles
Medium 20
Timed Cycle Settings
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items
that require drying without heat su
ch as rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that
can be
dried using Air Dry.
Type of Load Est.
Time*
(Minutes)
Foam rubber - pillows, padd
ed 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 Dry
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 Dry
setting.