Amana W10216187A User Manual

2. Place laundry in dryer and shut door. 

3. Press the POWER button. Then rotate the dial or press a 

Timed Cycles button to select the desired Automatic or 
Timed Cycle. The indicator light for the selected Automatic or 
Timed cycle will glow green. The preset modifiers for the 
selected cycle will glow green. Selectable options will glow 
amber. If an option or modifier is unavailable with the selected 
cycle, the light will not illuminate. The estimated or actual 
cycle time 

 

(in minutes) will show in the display.

NOTE: A light next to each feature will glow green when the 
feature is selected or will glow amber when the feature is 
selectable. The light will not glow when the selection is 
unavailable with the cycle or option combinations selected.

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Select an Automatic Cycle.

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Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the 
load. As the cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of 
the load and adjusts the time automatically for the 
selected dryness level.

NOTE: Most loads may be dried using Normal dryness 
level, which is shown in bold letters on your control panel. 
Normal is the energy preferred dryness level and will use 
the least energy.

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Select the desired Options.

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Press STOP once.

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Adjust Dryness Level. 

NOTE: Dryness Level selections can be made only while 
using Automatic Cycles. You can select a different 
dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing 
Dryness Level and choosing More Dry, Normal, or Less 
Dry. Selecting More Dry, Normal, or Less Dry 
automatically adjusts the sensed time needed. 

The AccelerCare function improves drying performance with Auto 
Moisture Sensing Plus, which advances the cycle as moisture is 
extracted from clothing. A thermistor (electronic temperature 
sensor) and moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help 
measure the amount of moisture in the clothes as they tumble. 
An electronic control determines the load type to help save time, 
avoid overdrying, and increase the accuracy of the end dryness 
level. After the first 5 minutes of an automatic cycle, the 
estimated time display will adjust based on the approximate load 
size, cycle, dryness level selected, and amount of moisture left in 
the clothes. When the clothes have reached approximately 80% 
of the dryness level selected, the estimated time display will 
adjust again, showing the final drying time. Auto Moisture 
Sensing Plus takes the guesswork out of drying time and 
enhances fabric care.

NOTE: A light next to each feature will glow green when the 
feature is selected or will glow amber when the feature is 
selectable. The light will not glow when the selection is 
unavailable with the cycle or option combinations selected.

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Press a Timed Cycles button or, to select Air Fluff, rotate 
the control knob to the desired cycle.

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Press MORE TIME or LESS TIME until the desired drying 
time is displayed. Tap MORE TIME or LESS TIME, and the 
time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold 
MORE TIME or LESS TIME, and the time will change by

 

5-minute intervals.

NOTE: The More Time and Less Time buttons can be 
used only with Timed Cycles.   

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Press TEMPERATURE until the desired temperature 
glows.

NOTE: During a Timed Cycle, you can change the settings for 
Time, Temperature, Wrinkle Prevent, and End of Cycle Signal. 
Press STOP twice to stop the dryer and clear the settings. 
Select another cycle or option.

4. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, select OPTIONS. For more 

details, see “Options.”

5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, set the End of Cycle Signal. 

Select LOUD or SOFT by pressing the Cycle Signal button 

 

to alert you when a cycle ends.

6. Press and hold START for approximately 3 seconds until 

dryer starts. Be sure the door is closed.

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If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the 
cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off.

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If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing Start, 
press Stop twice.

Stopping Your Dryer

Press STOP twice or open the door.

Pausing or Restarting

Open the door or press STOP once.

Close the door. Press and hold START until dryer starts.

NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted 
if you close the door and press START within 5 minutes. If the 
cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut 
off. Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer.

Control Locked

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

Press and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds. The Control 
Locked indicator light glows, and a single beep tone is heard. 

 

To unlock, press and hold CYCLE SIGNAL for 3 seconds. 

 

The indicator light turns off. 

Drying and Cycle Tips

Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your 
load. If an Automatic Cycle is running, the display shows the 
estimated cycle time, which is determined by your dryer 
automatically sensing the dryness level of your load. If a Timed 
Cycle is running, the display shows the exact number of minutes 
remaining in the cycle.