Whirlpool W10260035A User Manual

Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your 
load. If an Auto 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.

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Follow care label directions when they are available.

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If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package 
instructions.

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Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to 
reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent 
press, knits and synthetic fabrics.

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Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. This 
could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics, leading to increased 
shrinkage or wrinkling.

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Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.

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Refer to the Auto or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the 
“Cycles” section) for a guide to drying various loads. 

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Drying temperature and Dryness are preset when you 
choose an Auto Cycle. You can choose a different dryness 
level, depending on your load by pressing the DRYNESS 
button to select MORE DRY or LESS DRY. 

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If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Manual Cycle, 
you must press TIMING Up or Down. Adjust the 
temperature of a Manual Cycle by pressing TEMP 
ADJUST until the desired temperature is selected.

NOTE: You cannot choose a Dryness Level with Manual 
Cycles.

Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are 
drying. See Auto Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart.

Auto Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are 
drying. See the following Auto 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.

 

 

 

Heavyweight mixed loads, 

 

cotton towels, jeans 

High

40

 

Mixed loads and sturdy fabrics, 
corduroys, work clothes, sheets

Medium

35

 

No-iron fabrics, sports shirts, 
casual business, permanent press

Low

35

 

Lightweight items, washable knits, 
blouses, synthetics

Low

30

 

Lingerie, exercise wear, sheer 
curtains

Extra Low

25

 

Clothes to come out suitable 

 

for ironing, clothes will be damp

Low

20

*Estimated Time with Auto DRYNESS (Normal) setting.
 Time will vary depending on load type and load size.

Use Manual Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and 
a drying temperature. When a Manual Cycle is selected, the 
Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time 
remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the 
cycle by pressing the TIMING up or down buttons.

 

 

TIMED DRY 

 

Heavyweight items, 

 

bulky items, bedspreads, 
work clothes

High*

40

 

Small loads

Medium

27

 

Helps smooth out wrinkles

Medium

20

*The Timed Dry cycle will default to the last temperature used for 

 

 Timed Dry.