Maytag MEDX550XW Owners Manual - Page 6

CYCLE GUIDE - SENSOR DRY CYCLES Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. SENSOR DRY CYCLE - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Items to dry: Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels Work clothes, medium weight fabrics, sheets Casual, shirts, pants, lightweight items Cycle: Sensor Sensor Sensor Drying Temperature: High Medium Low Dryness Level: Normal Normal Normal Default Available Time: Options: Cycle Details: N/A Damp Dry Signal Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Temp Level Drying time varies based on fabric type, Wrinkle Prevent load size, and dryness setting. N/A Damp Dry Signal Temp Level Wrinkle Prevent 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 N/A Damp Dry Signal setting. Temp Level Wrinkle Prevent 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. CYCLE GUIDE - TIMED DRY CYCLES 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. Items to dry: Any load Cycle: Timed Dry Drying Temperature: Any Available Options: Temp Level Wrinkle Prevent Time Adjustment Rubber, plastic, heat sensitive fabrics SPECIAL SETTINGS: Any load Timed Dry Air Dry Temp Level Wrinkle Prevent Time Adjustment These settings are added at the end of certain cycles to reduce wrinkling. Wrinkle No heat N/A Prevent Cycle Details: 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. After a cycle is complete, the load is periodically tumbled to avoid wrinkles until you are ready to remove it. 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 mediumweight 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. 6