Whirlpool W10164159A User Manual
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Steam Cycles
Use Steam Cycles to help smooth out wrinkles from dry items,
such as clothes that have been worn or clothes that have been
left in the dryer too long. When a Steam Cycle is selected, the
estimated time remaining display shows the actual time
remaining in the cycle.
such as clothes that have been worn or clothes that have been
left in the dryer too long. When a Steam Cycle is selected, the
estimated time remaining display shows the actual time
remaining in the cycle.
NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than
those without.
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than
those without.
Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with
steam cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the
clothes.
steam cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the
clothes.
Quick Refresh
This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors
from loads consisting of one to four dry items of wrinkle-free
cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits and synthetic
garments. In this cycle a small amount of water is sprayed into
the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The
dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by a brief cool
down. The heat level and cycle time are not adjustable.
from loads consisting of one to four dry items of wrinkle-free
cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits and synthetic
garments. In this cycle a small amount of water is sprayed into
the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The
dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by a brief cool
down. The heat level and cycle time are not adjustable.
Enhanced Touch Up
This cycle is best for touching up clothes that have been left in
the dryer too long. In this cycle, a small amount of water is
sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling
with heat. The dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by
a brief cool down. The dry time and temperature can be adjusted
for this cycle.
the dryer too long. In this cycle, a small amount of water is
sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling
with heat. The dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by
a brief cool down. The dry time and temperature can be adjusted
for this cycle.
NOTE: Overloading the dryer may not yield the same results.
*Temperature and Time Adjust are selectable only for the
Enhanced Touch Up Cycle.
NOTE: The Enhanced Touch Up cycle has a minimum dry
time of 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes.
Only the Medium and High temperature settings can be used
for the Enhanced Touch Up cycle.
time of 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes.
Only the Medium and High temperature settings can be used
for the Enhanced Touch Up cycle.
Timed Cycles
Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and
a drying temperature. When a Timed 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 the Time Adjust up or down arrows. See
“Changing Cycles, Modifiers and Options.”
a drying temperature. When a Timed 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 the Time Adjust up or down arrows. See
“Changing Cycles, Modifiers and Options.”
NOTE: Timed Cycles may also be used with the dryer rack. See
“Dryer Rack.”
“Dryer Rack.”
Timed Dry
Use this cycle to complete drying if items are still damp after an
Automatic Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight
and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Lightweight garments, such as exercise wear, can be dried using
Timed Dry on a low temperature setting.
Automatic Cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for drying heavyweight
and bulky items, such as bedspreads and work clothes.
Lightweight garments, such as exercise wear, can be dried using
Timed Dry on a low temperature setting.
Automatic Preset Cycle Settings
Automatic Cycles
Load Type
Load Type
Temperature
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons,
jeans
Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons,
jeans
High
NORMAL
Corduroys, work clothes
Corduroys, work clothes
Medium
CASUAL
Business casual clothes, permanent
press, synthetics
Business casual clothes, permanent
press, synthetics
Low
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable knit
fabrics
Lingerie, blouses, washable knit
fabrics
Extra-Low
Steam Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycle
Load Type
Load Type
Default
Temperature*
Temperature*
Default Time
(Minutes)*
(Minutes)*
QUICK REFRESH
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles and reduce odors
from loads consisting of
one to four dry items.
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles and reduce odors
from loads consisting of
one to four dry items.
Medium 15
ENHANCED TOUCH UP
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles in loads left in the
dryer for an extended
period.
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles in loads left in the
dryer for an extended
period.
Medium 20
Timed Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles
Load Type
Load Type
Default
Temperature
Temperature
Default Time
(Minutes)
(Minutes)
TIMED DRY
Heavyweight, bulky items,
work clothes
Heavyweight, bulky items,
work clothes
High
40