Whirlpool WGD88HEA User Guide
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CYCLE GUIDE — MANUAL CYCLES
Small loads and
Quick Dry
High
13
Wrinkle Shield
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For small loads of 3–4 items.
sportswear
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
Any load
Timed Dry
High 40
Wrinkle Shield
™†
Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
NOTE: Select Air
Medium
not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying
Only to dry foam,
Low
temperature based on the type of fabrics in your
rubber, plastic, or
Extra Low
load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
heat-sensitive
Air Only
for a load, select the lower setting rather than the
fabrics.
higher setting.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Settings and options shown in
bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLE
Settings and options shown in
bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items,
not more than 1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
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You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying
Temperature settings.
Selecting the Drying Temperature
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,
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.
Use a no heat (air dry) 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.
Use a no heat (air dry) 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.
Shirts, blouses,
Steam Refresh
High
22
Wrinkle Shield
™†
Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles.
and slacks
Medium
Static Reduce
Do not add dryer sheets.
Items to
refresh:
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
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You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying
Temperature settings.