Whirlpool WCD5090J Cycle Guide - Page 2

Automatic Cycles contd., Load Size Recommendations

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Automatic Cycles (contd.) Settings and options shown in bold are the default settings for that cycle. If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not pack tightly. Items need to tumble freely. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings. Items to Dry Jeans, Overalls, Denim Cycle Jeans Cotton Towels, Heavyweight Items Towels Jackets, Comforters, Duvets, Pillows Bulky Performance / exercise wear Cotton Garments Sports Quick Dry Dryness Level More Normal Less More Normal Less More Normal Less More Normal Less Normal Available Options Wrinkle Shield™ Dryness Level Rapid Gentle Wrinkle Shield™ Dryness Level Wrinkle Shield™ Dryness Level Rapid Gentle Wrinkle Shield™ Dryness Level N/A Shirts, Blouses, Slacks Kids clothes, Women's Dresses, Pajamas, Cotton, Wool, Silk, Dress shirts Refresh More Cycles Normal More Normal Less N/A Wrinkle Shield™ Dryness Level Cycle Details Uses higher heat than normal cycle to dry denim items. Do not over fill the drum or longer dryer may be noticed. Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of cotton towels or heavyweight items. Tumbling reverses intermittently to redistribute the load for thorough drying. Use for drying large, bulky items; do not overfill dryer drum. Use for drying exercise wear; do not overfill dryer drum. Ideal for drying garments spun at high speed in the washing machine. Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles. Do not add dryer sheets. When loading laundry into the drum, add a wet wash cloth. Eco-drying of small laundry loads. 2

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Automatic Cycles (contd.)
Settings and options shown in
bold
are the default settings for that cycle. If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If
there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle.
Small load:
Fill the dryer drum with 3–4
items, not more than 1/4 full.
Large load:
Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not pack tightly.
Items need to tumble freely.
Medium load:
Fill the dryer drum up to
about 1/2 full.
Use Automatic Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the
NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
Items to Dry
Cycle
Dryness Level
Available Options
Cycle Details
Jeans, Overalls,
Denim
Jeans
More
Normal
Less
Wrinkle Shield™
Dryness Level
Rapid
Gentle
Uses higher heat than normal cycle to
dry denim items. Do not over fill the
drum or longer dryer may be noticed.
Cotton Towels,
Heavyweight Items
Towels
More
Normal
Less
Wrinkle Shield™
Dryness Level
Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of
cotton towels or heavyweight items.
Tumbling reverses intermittently to
redistribute the load for thorough drying.
Jackets, Comforters,
Duvets, Pillows
Bulky
More
Normal
Less
Wrinkle Shield™
Dryness Level
Rapid
Gentle
Use for drying large, bulky items; do not
overfill dryer drum.
Performance /
exercise wear
Sports
More
Normal
Less
Wrinkle Shield™
Dryness Level
Use for drying exercise wear; do not
overfill dryer drum.
Cotton Garments
Quick Dry
Normal
N/A
Ideal for drying garments spun at high
speed in the washing machine.
Shirts, Blouses,
Slacks
Refresh
Normal
N/A
Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles.
Do not add dryer sheets. When loading
laundry into the drum, add a wet wash
cloth.
Kids clothes,
Women’s Dresses,
Pajamas, Cotton,
Wool, Silk, Dress
shirts
More Cycles
More
Normal
Less
Wrinkle Shield™
Dryness Level
Eco-drying of small laundry loads.