Whirlpool 8533582 - Manual (Page 18)

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Cycles
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are
drying (see Automatic Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings
charts).
Cycle control knob
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you
are drying. See the following “Automatic Preset Cycle Settings”
chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended
temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and
automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.
Heavy Duty
Use this cycle to get High heat for heavy fabrics such as cotton
towels or bedspreads.
Normal
Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying sturdy fabrics such
as work clothes.
Casual
Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying no-iron fabrics, such
as sport shirts, casual business clothes and permanent press
blends.
Delicate
Use this cycle to get Low heat for drying synthetic fabrics,
washable knit fabrics and no-iron finishes.
Super Delicate
Use this cycle to get Extra Low heat to gently dry items such as
lingerie, exercise wear, or sheer curtains.
Automatic Preset Cycle Settings
*Estimated Time with Dryness Level (medium) setting.
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 MORE TIME or LESS TIME.
Timed Dry
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an
Automatic Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight
and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Touch Up
Use this setting to remove wrinkles from items, such as clothes
packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in the dryer
too long.
Quick Dry
Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short
drying time.
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
Automatic Cycles
Load Type Temp. Time*
(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight, towels High 40
NORMAL
Corduroys, work clothes Medium 34
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics Medium 36
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens Low 28
SUPER DELICATE
Exercise wear, sheer curtains,
lace Extra Low 22
Manual Cycles
Load Type Temp. Default Time
(Minutes)
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight, bulk,
bedspreads, work clothes
High 40
TOUCH UP
Remove wrinkles
Medium 20
QUICK DRY
Small loads High 27