Whirlpool 3401086 - Manual (Page 7)

O P E R A T I N G Y O U R D R Y E R
Selecting the right cycle and setting
Cycle descriptions The following pages describe the cycles on
your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10
for help in selecting drying cycles.
Drying guidelines
• Always follow care label directions when
they are available.
• To dry delicate fabrics, rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitive fabrics, always use the
Ruff Air cycle or dry these Hems on a line
or rack (see page 10).
• The last few minutes of all cycles are
wHhout heat to make the load easier
to handle.
• To help reduce wrinkling, remove the load
from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops.
This is especially important for permanent
press, knHs, and synthetic fabrics.
• Overdrying can cause shrinkage, static
cling, and damage to some fabrics.
• Refer to pages 17-20 for information
about:
- sorting cbthes for drying
- choosing load sizes
- drying tips
- using dryer fabric softeners
- saving energy
- drying special-care Hems.
Automatic Cycle(s)
Dry most loads using
the Energy Preferred
Automatic Setting (•).
Your Automatic cycle(s)
shuts off when the
selected
dryness is
reached. The Cycle
Control Knob will not
move until the load is almost dry. After the
cool-down, the Knob automatically turns to an
OFF area and tumbling stops.
• If the load is drier than you like, select a
setting closer to LESS DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
• If the load is not as dry as you like, com­
plete drying using a Timed cycle. Select a
setting closer to VERY DRY the next time
you dry a similar load.
Some models offer high heat and low heat
Automatic cycles (see page 9).
NOTES:
• Some Automatic cycles use an electronic
DRY-MISER* control that senses the
amount of moisture in the load.
• Other Automatic cycles use an automatic
DRY-MISER control that senses the
exhaust temperature and determines the
dryness of the load.
Timed Cycle(s)
Use a Timed Cycle to
complete drying if some
items are damp after
Automatic drying. Timed
drying is also useful for:
• Delicate items and
small loads that need
a short drying time.
• Bulky items and large loads that require a
long drying time.
NOTE: Some models offer high heat and low
heat Timed Cycles (see page 9).
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