Maytag Comprehensive Dryer Cycle Guide with Settings and Features

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLES

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles

When you select a Timed Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Use the + and –

+buttons to increase or decrease the time in 1

		minute increments. Press and hold to change
-		the time in 5 minute increments.
temp level	dryness leve	The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.

Selecting the Drying Temperature

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.

	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
Items to dry:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Small loads and	Small Load	High	18	Wrinkle Prevent†	For small loads of 3-4 items.
sportswear		Medium
		Low
		Extra Low
		Air Only
Any load	Timed Dry	High	40	Wrinkle Prevent†	Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
NOTE: Select Air		Medium			not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying
Only to dry foam,		Low			temperature based on the type of fabrics in your
rubber, plastic, or		Extra Low			load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
heat-sensitive		Air Only			for a load, select the lower setting rather than the
fabrics.					higher setting.

†Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings

CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, remove odors, and refresh fabrics.

Items to	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
refresh:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Shirts, blouses,	Auto	Medium	15	Wrinkle Prevent†	Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles from small
and slacks	Refresh			Reduce Static	loads of dry items. Dry time will automatically adjust
					when the load size is sensed. Cycle run time cannot
					be manually adjusted. Do not add dryer sheets.
Mixed Loads	Custom	High	22	Wrinkle Prevent†	Use to reduce wrinkles, including from loads left in
	Refresh	Medium		Reduce Static	the dryer too long. For larger loads, you may add
	(on some				additional time up to 50 minutes in 5 minute
	models)				increments using the Timed Dry adjust buttons.
					Temperature is selectable. Do not add dryer sheets.

†Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full.

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

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