Whirlpool WGD8500BW Use & Care Guide - Page 7

CYCLE GUIDE - MANUAL 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. Adjusting drying time on Timed Dry Cycles When you select a Timed Dry Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Use the Time Adjust buttons to increase or decrease the time in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the time in 5 minute increments. The maximum dry time is 90 minutes. Selecting the Temp A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits. Use a no-heat (Air Only) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. Items to dry: Cycle: Temp: Default Time: Available Options: Cycle Details: Small loads and sportswear Quick Dry High Medium Low Extra Low Air Only 13 Wrinkle Shield† For small loads of 3-4 items Any load NOTE: Select Air Only to dry foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics Timed Dry High Medium Low Extra Low Air Only 40 Wrinkle Shield† Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying temperature based on the type of fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than the higher setting. Small to medium loads Touch Up (for non-steam models) High Medium Low Extra Low Air Only 20 Wrinkle Shield† Use this setting to help smooth out wrinkles from such items as garments packed in a suitcase or garments wrinkled from being left in the dryer. † Or Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam is available only with High and Medium Temp settings. CYCLE GUIDE - STEAM CYCLES Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics. Items to refresh: Cycle: Temp: Default Time: Available Options: Cycle Details: Mixed Loads Enhanced Touch Up High Medium 22 Wrinkle Shield† Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to Static Reduce 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. Shirts, blouses, and slacks Quick Refresh (on some models) High 12 Wrinkle Shield† Offers stepped drying starting with High heat, Static Reduce followed by Medium heat for enhanced fabric care and energy savings. † Or Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Shield™ with Steam is available only with High and Medium Temp settings. Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely. 7