Whirlpool W10562348B User Manual

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in 

bold are default settings for that cycle. 

SENSOR CYCLES - 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. The dryer will default 

to Normal Dryness Level to save energy.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.

Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. 
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.

Timed Dry

Any

N/A

Temp 

Wrinkle Shield

™

 

Time Adjustment

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.

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.

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 an Air Dry (no heat) 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.

Any load

Small loads and 

sportswear  

(2 to 3 items)

Mixed loads

Rubber, plastic, heat 

sensitive fabrics

Quick Dry

Touch Up

Timed Dry

Medium

Medium

Air Dry

15

15

N/A

Temp 

Wrinkle Shield

™

 

Time Adjustment

Temp 

Wrinkle Shield

™

 

Time Adjustment

Temp 

Wrinkle Shield

™

 

Time Adjustment

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 an Air Dry (no heat) setting for foam, 

rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.

NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like or are drier than you would like, select More Dry or Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.

Heavyweight items 

towels, jeans

Heavy Duty

More 

Less

Damp Dry Signal 

Dryness Level 

Wrinkle Shield

™

Use for drying large or heavy items. Evenly 

dries large or heavy loads.

No-iron fabrics, 

cottons, perm press, 

linens, synthetics

Casual

More 

Less

Damp Dry Signal 

Dryness Level 

For normal light- to medium-weight fabrics. 

Drying time varies based on fabric type, load 

size, and dryness setting.

Work clothes, casual 

wear, mixed cottons, 

sheets, corduroys

Eco Normal

More 

Less

Damp Dry Signal 

Dryness Level 

Wrinkle Shield

™

Average size loads of medium weight items 

where improved energy is desired.

Corduroys, work 

clothes

Normal

More 

Less

Damp Dry Signal 

Dryness Level 

Wrinkle Shield

™

Medium to large loads of mixed fabrics and 

items.

Lingerie, blouses, 

washable knit fabrics

Delicate

More 

Less

Damp Dry Signal 

Dryness Level 

Wrinkle Shield

™

For gently drying delicate items.

Towels, bedding,
children’s clothing

Santize

More 

Less

Damp Dry Signal 

Dryness Level

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.