Whirlpool W10270752A User Manual
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Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you
are drying. See the Automatic Cycle Settings or Timed Cycle
Settings chart.
Settings chart.
Cycle Control knob
Automatic Cycles
Automatic Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are
drying. See the following Automatic Cycle Settings chart. Each
cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
drying. See the following Automatic 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. Press the DRYNESS
button to change the dryness level to MORE, NORMAL, or LESS.
adjusts the drying time for optimal drying. Press the DRYNESS
button to change the dryness level to MORE, NORMAL, or LESS.
Automatic Cycles
Load Type
Temperature
Est.
Cycle
Time
Cycle
Time
(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight items, comforters,
towels, jeans
towels, jeans
High
40
ECO NORMAL
Designed for average size loads
of medium weight where
improved energy is desired
of medium weight where
improved energy is desired
Medium
35
NORMAL
Jackets, pillows, corduroys, work
clothes, sheets
clothes, sheets
Medium
35
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics
Low
35
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
woolens
Extra Low
30
Automatic Cycle Settings
If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry
next time you dry a similar load.
next time you dry a similar load.
Timed Cycles
Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time
and a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the
drying temperature from the default setting.
drying temperature from the default setting.
Timed Cycles
Load Type
Temperature
Cycle Time*
(Minutes)
TIMED CYCLES
Heavyweight items,
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothes
work clothes
High
60, 40
SMALL LOAD
2-3 items
Medium
27
Timed Cycle Settings
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items
that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and
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 Dry.
can be dried using Air Dry.
Type of Load
Est.
Time*
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 Dry
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Check that coverings are securely stitched.
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Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
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Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: Automatic Cycles are not available when using
the Air Dry setting.