Whirlpool 3LWED5500 - Cycle Guide

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Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY – Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels More Dry
Normal Dry
Less Dry
High
Medium
Low
Gives the best drying in the shortest time.
Drying time varies based on fabric type,
load size, and dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature based on
the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure
of the temperature to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the
higher setting.
CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC CYCLES
CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY
Items to dry: Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
TIMED DRY – Will run the dryer for the specied time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle
knob or be a separate control.
Any load
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics
Timed Dry
Timed Dry Air Dry
Temp
Wrinkle Shield
Time Adjustment
Cycle Signal
Dries items to a damp level for items that
do not require an entire drying cycle.
Select a drying temperature based on
the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure
of the temperature to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the
higher setting.
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam,
rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you
like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
Work clothes, medium weight fabrics,
sheets
Casual, shirts, pants, lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates, athletic wear
Any
Wrinkle Shield
Cycle Signal
COOL DOWN – This step is added to any cycle that uses heat. The load is cooled slowly to reduce wrinkling and make it easier to
handle.
Setting the Drying Temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
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, 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.