Whirlpool WGD5600XW Owners Manual - Page 6

CYCLE GUIDE - AUTOMATIC CYCLES Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. AUTOMATIC DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Items to dry: Cycle: Drying Dryness Default Available Temperature: Level: Time: Options: Cycle Details: Heavyweight items towels, jeans No-iron fabrics, cottons, perm press, linens, synthetics Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys Corduroys, work clothes Lingerie, blouses, washable knit fabrics Lingerie, exercise wear, washable woolens Heavy Duty Casual Eco Normal Normal Delicate Extra Delicate High Low Medium Medium Low Extra Low Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal 50 Damp Dry Signal Use for drying large or heavy items. Dryness Level Evenly dries large or heavy loads. Wrinkle Shield 35 Damp Dry Signal For normal light- to medium-weight Dryness Level fabrics. Drying time varies based on Wrinkle Shield fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. 38 Damp Dry Signal Average size loads of medium weight Dryness Level items where improved energy is desired. Wrinkle Shield 40 Damp Dry Signal Medium to large loads of mixed fabrics Dryness Level and items. Wrinkle Shield 30 Damp Dry Signal For gently drying delicate items. Dryness Level Wrinkle Shield 25 Damp Dry Signal For gently drying delicate items. Dryness Level Wrinkle Shield NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. CYCLE GUIDE - MANUAL CYCLES Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Items to dry: Any load Cycle: Timed Dry Small loads and sportswear (2 to 3 items) Mixed loads Quick Dry Touch Up Rubber, plastic, heat sensitive fabrics Timed Dry Drying Temperature: Any Medium Medium Air Dry Default Time: N/A 15 15 N/A Available Options: Temp Wrinkle Shield Time Adjustment Temp Wrinkle Shield Time Adjustment Temp Wrinkle Shield Time Adjustment Temp Wrinkle Shield Time Adjustment Cycle Details: Dries items to a damp level for items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying temperature based on the 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. For small loads of 2-3 items. Use to remove wrinkles, including loads left in the dryer too long. Any timed dry cycle/ manual cycle does not sense the load. Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Setting the Drying Temperature Select a drying temperature based on the 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. Temperature Tips If your dryer has multiple heat settings: 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. An Extra-Low heat setting may be used for drying lightweight items such as lingerie. Use a no heat (air dry) 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. 6