Whirlpool W10151580B User Manual
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WRINKLE SHIELD™ Feature
The WRINKLE SHIELD™ feature light illuminates when this
option is selected. This indicator stays on with the Cycle
Complete light.
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.
Temp Adjust, and End of Cycle settings are selected.
Cycles
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are
drying. See Auto Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts.
drying. See Auto Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings charts.
Cycle control knob
Auto Cycles
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.
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.
Heavy Duty
Use this cycle to get High heat for heavyweight mixed loads,
cotton towels, or jeans.
cotton towels, or jeans.
Normal
Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying mixed loads and
sturdy fabrics such as work clothes.
sturdy fabrics such as work clothes.
Casual
Use this cycle to get Low heat for drying no-iron fabrics such as
sport shirts, casual business clothes, and permanent press
blends.
sport shirts, casual business clothes, and permanent press
blends.
Delicate
Use this cycle to get Low heat for drying synthetic fabrics,
washable knit fabrics, and no-iron finishes.
washable knit fabrics, and no-iron finishes.
Super Delicate
Use this cycle to get Extra Low heat to gently dry items such as
lingerie, exercise wear, or sheer curtains.
lingerie, exercise wear, or sheer curtains.
Damp Dry
Use this cycle to dry items to a damp level using Low heat, or to
dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry
items such as jeans (to avoid stiffness) or cotton clothing (to
make ironing easier). The temperature setting on this cycle
cannot be adjusted. Items will have different levels of dampness.
At the end of this cycle, clothes will be damp.
dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Damp dry
items such as jeans (to avoid stiffness) or cotton clothing (to
make ironing easier). The temperature setting on this cycle
cannot be adjusted. Items will have different levels of dampness.
At the end of this cycle, clothes will be damp.
Auto Preset Cycle Settings
*Estimated Time with Auto DRYNESS (Normal) setting.
Time will vary depending on load type and load size.
Manual Cycles
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 TIMING Up or Down.
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 TIMING Up or Down.
Timed Dry
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an
Auto Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight and
bulky items such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Auto Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight and
bulky items such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Quick Dry
Use this cycle for drying small loads or loads that need a short
drying time.
drying time.
Touch Up
Use this setting to help smooth out wrinkles from such items as
clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in
the dryer too long.
clothes packed in a suitcase or items wrinkled from being left in
the dryer too long.
Manual Preset Cycle Settings
*The Timed Dry cycle will default to the last temperature used for
Timed Dry.
Auto Cycles
Load Type
Load Type
Temp.
Time*
(Minutes)
(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight mixed loads,
cotton towels, jeans
Heavyweight mixed loads,
cotton towels, jeans
High
40
NORMAL
Mixed loads, corduroys,
work clothes, sheets
Mixed loads, corduroys,
work clothes, sheets
Medium
35
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics
Permanent press, synthetics
Low
35
DELICATE
Lightweight items, blouses,
synthetics
Lightweight items, blouses,
synthetics
Low
30
SUPER DELICATE
Lingerie
Lingerie
Extra Low
25
DAMP DRY
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
Low
20
Manual Cycles
Load Type
Load Type
Temp.
Default Time
(Minutes)
(Minutes)
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight, bulky items,
bedspreads, work clothes
Heavyweight, bulky items,
bedspreads, work clothes
High*
40
QUICK DRY
Small loads
Small loads
Medium
27
TOUCH UP
Helps smooth out wrinkles
Helps smooth out wrinkles
Medium
20