Whirlpool WGD8300SW Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Additional Features WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming. ■ Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Cancel at any time by pressing the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature button. ■ During the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature, you may continue the option after opening and closing the dryer door by pushing START. NOTE: If you do not select the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature, the dryer stops after the cool down period. Temperature Temperature settings are used with the Manual Cycles. Press TEMP ADJUST until the desired temperature setting illuminates. Temperature modifiers cannot be used with the Auto Cycles. Air Only Use the Air Only modifier for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Only. Type of Load Time* (Minutes) Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30 Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30 Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50 Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20 *Reset time to complete drying, if needed. When using Air Only ■ Check that coverings are securely stitched. ■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle. ■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry. NOTE: Auto Cycles are not available when you are using the Air Only setting. End of Cycle Signal The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. Press and release the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL to turn off the signal. Hold the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds to lock or unlock this control. NOTE: When the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature is finished. Status Lights You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator lights. Sensing When a cycle is first turned on, the SENSING light illuminates until a wet item is detected. ■ In an Auto Cycle, if a wet item has not been detected within 5 minutes, the Sensing light will turn off. ■ In a Manual Cycle, if a wet item is not detected within 5 minutes, the Sensing light will turn off and the Damp light will turn on. Wet The WET light will turn on when a wet item has been detected in the dryer. The Wet light will remain on until: ■ The damp dry point is reached in an Auto or Manual Cycle. Damp The DAMP light indicates that the load has reached the damp dry level. Cool Down The COOL DOWN light illuminates during the cool down part of the cycle. Laundry is cooling down for ease in handling. Cycle Complete This light illuminates when a drying cycle is finished. If the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature has been selected, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature indicator light will also be illuminated. The Cycle Complete light turns off 1 hour after the end of a drying cycle (including the WRINKLE SHIELD™ cycle of 90 minutes), when Pause/Cancel is pressed, or when the door is opened. WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature light illuminates when this option is selected. This indicator stays on with the Cycle Complete light. Indicator lights Other indicator lights on the control panel show when Cycle, Temp Adjust, and End of Cycle settings are selected. Lock/Unlock Control This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also use the control lock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation. To enable the control lock feature: Press and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 3 seconds. The Lock/Unlock Control icon lights up, and a single beep tone is heard. To unlock, press and hold END OF CYCLE SIGNAL button for 3 seconds. The indicator light turns off. Changing Cycles, Options, and Modifiers You can change Auto Cycles, Timed Cycles, Options, and Modifier anytime before pressing Start. ■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is selected. The last selection will not be accepted. Changing Cycles after pressing Start 1. Press STOP twice. This ends the current cycle. 2. Select the desired cycle and options. 3. Press and hold START. The dryer starts at the beginning of the new cycle. NOTE: If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off. 7