Whirlpool WGD8500BW Use & Care Guide - Page 6

CYCLE GUIDE - AUTOMATIC CYCLES Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Default cycle times are estimated in minutes. 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. Use Automatic/Eco cycles on their default settings for optimal energy savings. Items to dry: Cycle: Temp: Dryness Default Available Level: Time: Options: Cycle Details: Towels, bedding, children's clothing Sanitize High More 65 Wrinkle Shield† Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as bedding, towels, and baby wear. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics. For best results, run cycle to completion, do not interrupt. Heavyweight items such as towels or heavy work clothes Heavy Duty* High More Normal Less Damp 45 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost Offers stepped drying starting with High heat, followed by Medium heat for enhanced fabric care and energy savings. Jeans and denims Jeans* Medium More Normal Less Damp 50 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost Stepped drying uses High heat initially, followed by Medium heat to drive moisture from jeans and denims. Large loads of cotton towels, heavyweight items Towels* High More Normal Less Damp 55 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost This is a long cycle with High heat to thoroughly dry towels. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics. Use for large loads of heavyweight fabrics such as cotton towels. Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Normal* Medium More Normal Less Damp 38 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is the preferred energy cycle. Shirts, blouses, permanent press, synthetics, lightweight items Perm press/ Casual* Low More Normal Less Damp 35 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost Uses a stepped drying temperature from Medium heat to Low heat for improved moisture removal and enhanced fabric care. Jackets, comforters, fiberfill pillows Bulky Items* Medium More Normal Less Damp 55 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Eco Boost Use for drying large, bulky items; do not overfill dryer drum. Partway through the cycle, the signal will sound to indicate when it is time to rearrange items for optimal drying. Sheets, lightweight linens Sheets* Medium More Normal Less Damp 40 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost Uses Medium heat to dry sheets and lightweight linens. Performance fabrics, exercise wear Active Wear* Extra Low More Normal Less Damp 39 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost Use for drying active wear and performance fabrics that require special care. Undergarments, blouses, lingerie, performance wear Delicate* Extra Low More Normal Less Damp 28 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Shield† Static Reduce Eco Boost Uses Extra Low heat to gently dry delicate items. † Or Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam is available only with High and Medium Temp settings. * Automatic/Eco cycle Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. 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 overload. Items need to tumble freely. 6