Whirlpool W10294021A User Manual

Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items 

 

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.

 

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.

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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.

Sensing

Wet

Damp

Cool

Down

Done

Wrinkle

Shield

Steam

Control Lock

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In an Automatic Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates until a wet 
item is detected.

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In the Timed Cycle, the Sensing light illuminates at the beginning 
of a cycle and turns off 5 minutes into the cycle.

NOTE: Moisture sensing strips in the dryer measure the amount of 
moisture in the clothes. The estimated time display may adjust to 
show a more accurate drying time.

The Wet light illuminates at the beginning of an Automatic Cycle if a 
wet item is detected.

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In an Automatic Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after 
approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes directly into Cool Down 
and the Cool Down and the WRINKLE SHIELD™ setting 
indicators illuminate, if selected.

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In a Timed Cycle, wet items are not detected. The dryer will 
continue to run for the length of time selected, and the Wet light 
will illuminate. The damp light will not illuminate.

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In the Enhanced Touch Up or the Quick Refresh Steam 
Cycles, the Wet light comes on after the water has been 
sprayed into the drum, 4-5 minutes into the cycle. The Wet 
light illuminates until the dryer goes into Cool Down with 
1 minute of time remaining.

On some models, the Damp Dry Signal may be selected to 

 

alert you that your clothes are approximately 80% dry. This is 
useful when you want to remove lightweight items in a mixed 

 

load to avoid overdrying or remove partially dry items that may 
need ironing.
The DAMP DRY SIGNAL is useful when drying bedsheets/linens 

 

in a mixed load. When the signal goes off, open the door to stop 
the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer, close the door and 
restart the dryer to finish the drying cycle. Rearranging the load 
will aid in the drying process.
NOTE: The Damp Dry Signal is available only with the Automatic 
Cycles. 

The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the 
cycle. Laundry cools for ease in handling.

The Done light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This 
indicator stays on during the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) setting.

When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer 
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE SHIELD™ 
(90) feature periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to 
help keep wrinkles from forming.

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Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the 
end of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) button to 
turn ON or OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.

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The WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature is preset to “OFF.” If 
selected for other cycles, the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature 
setting will remain “ON” the next time that cycle is selected.

The Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is 
finished. Press the SIGNAL button to turn On or Off at any time 
before the cycle has ended. 
NOTE: When the WRINKLE SHIELD™ (90) feature is selected 

 

and the Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every 
20 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE 
SHIELD™ (90) feature is finished.

Other indicator lights show Cycle, Modifiers, Options, and Signal 
settings selected. The display shows the estimated or actual time 
remaining.

This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended 
use of the dryer. You can also use the Control Lock feature to 
avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer operation.

 

Press and hold the SIGNAL button for 3 seconds. The control is 
locked when a single beep is heard and the Control Lock status 
light is on.

When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the POWER  
button before activating the Control Lock feature.