Amana TANDEM W10240880A - Manuel (Page 6)

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Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Press the cycle selector button to select the drying cycle that
matches the type of load you are drying. See AUTO DRY or
TIMED DRY Cycle Settings chart.
Cycle selection button
AUTO DRY Cycles
AUTO DRY Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you
are drying. See the following AUTO DRY Preset Cycle Settings
chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended
temperature.

A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically
adjusts the drying time for optimal drying.
AUTO DRY Cycles 
Load Type
Temperature Est.
Cycle
Time

(Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY 
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
High 45
NORMAL 
Corduroys, work clothes, sheets
Medium 35
DELICATE 
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
Low 30
AUTO DRY Cycle Settings
TIMED DRY Cycles
Use TIMED DRY Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time
and a drying temperature. Press the TEMP button to change the
drying temperature from the default setting. The default drying
temperature is High.
TIMED DRY Cycles 
Load Type
Temperature Cycle Time* 
(Minutes)
TIMED DRY 
Heavyweight items, 
bulky items, bedspreads,
work clothes
High 60, 40, 20
TIMED DRY Cycle Settings
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with TIMED DRY cycles for
items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and
heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that
can be dried using Air Dry.
Type of Load Est.
Time*

(Minutes)
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30
Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Only
■ Check that coverings are securely stitched.
■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: AUTO DRY Cycles are not available when using the Air
Only setting.
Additional Features
Cycle Signal
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when
the drying cycle is finished. Press CYCLE SIGNAL
to turn On or Off at any time before or during a
cycle.
Changing Cycles and Settings
You can change AUTO DRY Cycles, TIMED DRY Cycles, and the
drying temperature on TIMED DRY Cycles at any time before
pressing START/PAUSE.
■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changing Cycles after starting dryer
1. Press the POWER button. This ends the current cycle and
turns the dryer OFF.
2. Press the POWER button again or press the cycle selector to
turn on the dryer.
3. Select the desired cycle and options.
4. Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the
beginning of the new cycle.
Changing Drying Temperature
You can change the drying temperature on Timed Dry cycles at
any time by pressing the TEMP button until the desired drying
temperature is lit.