Whirlpool W10097012A, Use And Care Manual

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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:

Dryness 

Level:

Available 

Options:

Cycle Details:

Jeans, heavy work 

clothes, towels

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

High

Medium

Low

Normal

Normal

Normal

Damp Dry Signal 

Wrinkle Shield™ 

Cycle Signal

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. Settings and options shown in 

bold

 are default settings for that cycle.

TIMED DRY -

 Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle 

knob or be a separate control.

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.

Any load

Rubber, plastic, heat 

sensitive fabrics

Timed Dry 

Timed Dry

Air Dry

Temp 

Wrinkle Shield™ 

Time Adjustment

Temp 

Wrinkle Shield™ 

Time Adjustment

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

All loads

Any load

Cool Down

Wrinkle 

Shield™

No heat

No heat

This is the last step in a cycle that uses 

heat. The load is cooled slowly to reduce 

wrinkling and make it easier to handle.

After a cycle is complete, the load is 

periodically tumbled to avoid wrinkles until 

you are ready to remove it.

These settings are added at the end of certain cycles to reduce wrinkling.

SPECIAL SETTINGS:

N/A

N/A

Any

Damp Dry Signal 

Wrinkle Shield™ 

Cycle Signal

Damp Dry Signal 

Wrinkle Shield™ 

Cycle Signal