Whirlpool W10398831B - SP User Manual
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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.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Dryness
Level:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for
For best results, follow the wet 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.
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.
†
Or Wrinkle Shield
™
with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Shield
™
with Steam is available only with High and Medium Temp settings.
* Automatic/Eco cycle
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
EcoBoost™
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
EcoBoost™
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
EcoBoost™
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
EcoBoost™
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
EcoBoost™
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
†
EcoBoost™
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
EcoBoost™
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
EcoBoost™
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
EcoBoost™
Uses Extra Low heat to gently dry
delicate items.