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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:
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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.
*(Minutes). Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
When using Fluff Air or Air Only
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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 SHIELD
™
PLUS 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.
Type of Load
Fluff Air cycle/
Air Only setting*
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras,
stuffed toys
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-back ed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon
20 - 30
20 - 30
40 - 50
10 - 20
