Whirlpool WED7300XW Owners Manual - Page 6

Drying and Cycle Tips Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your load. If an Automatic Cycle is running, the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing the dryness level of your load. If a Manual Cycle is running, the display shows the exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down depends on the load size and dryness level. Drying tips ■ Follow care label directions when they are available. ■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions. ■ To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics. ■ Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with lighter fabrics. This could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics and lead to increased shrinkage or wrinkling. Cycle tips ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings. ■ Refer to the Automatic or Manual Cycle Settings chart (in the "Cycles" section) for a guide to drying various loads. ■ Drying temperature and dryness level are preset when you choose an Automatic Cycle. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing Dryness Level and choosing More, Normal, Less, or Damp. NOTE: Time adjust and changing Temperature setting is not available with Automatic Cycles. You cannot use the Time Adjust and you cannot choose a Temperature with the Automatic Cycles. ■ If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Manual Cycle, press the Time Adjust up or down arrows. Adjust the temperature of a Manual Cycle by pressing Temp until the desired temperature is selected. NOTE: You cannot choose a dryness level with Manual Cycles. Changing the Dryness Level setting is not available with Manual Cycles. Cycles Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See the Automatic, Steam, or Manual Cycle Settings Charts. Steam models Non-Steam models 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. NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models. Automatic Preset Cycle Settings Automatic Cycles Load Type Temperature HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons, and jeans High BULKY ITEMS Blankets and comforters Medium NORMAL Sturdy fabrics such as corduroys and work clothes Medium ECO NORMAL Designed for average size loads of medium weight items Medium CASUAL Low Perm Press No-iron fabrics, such as sports shirts, casual business clothes, permanent press, and synthetics TOWELS Cotton Towels High DELICATE Lingerie, blouses, or washable knit fabrics Extra-Low 6