Maytag MEDX550XW Owners Manual - Page 10

Vacation, storage, and moving care Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it. Non-Use or Storage Care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 3. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Remove the hose from the back of the dryer. Transport hose separately. 4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 5. Use tape to secure dryer door. WARNING Changing the Sensor Cycle Settings to Increase Drying Time If all your loads on all Sensor cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like, you may change the default settings to increase the default dryness level. Your sensor drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions, or personal preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your Sensor cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are 3 drying settings, which are displayed using the "Status" lights (Wet, Damp, Cool Down) 1 Factory preset dryness level. 2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time. To change the drying settings: NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (the power button is off) to adjust the default settings. 1. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the TEMP LEVEL button for 6 seconds. 2. Press the TEMP LEVEL button to select the dryness level shown in the LED display: Wet light on = level 1, Wet and Damp lights on = level 2, and Wet, Damp, and Cool Down lights on = level 3. 3. Press START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level setting. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. For direct-wired dryers: 1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box. 2. Disconnect wiring. 3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 6. Use tape to secure dryer door. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect the dryer. 10