Maytag MED5600TQ User Guide - Page 2

AUTO DRY You may use this cycle to dry most loads. Your dryer uses the AUTO DRY automatic control to sense the temperature in a load and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost dry. After the Cool Down, the knob automatically turns to an Off area and tumbling stops. Most loads may be dried using the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting (*). At the end of the cycle, check the dryness of the load. • If the load is drier than you like, you may select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load. • If the load is not as dry as you like, you may complete drying using the Timed Dry cycle. The next time you dry a similar load, you may select a setting closer to Very Dry. NOTE: Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. On some models, the temperature is included in the cycle selections. WRINKLE PREVENT Setting • Automatic Activates at the end of the cycle if you do not open the dryer door within a few minutes. This feature periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat up to 30 or 40 minutes, depending on the model, to help avoid wrinkling. NOTE: A signal will sound periodically when the WRINKLE PREVENT setting is selected, but only if the End of Cycle signal is also selected. TIMED DRY These cycles may be used to complete drying if items are still damp after the automatic cycle. Timed Dry is also useful for: • Heavyweight or bulky items that require a longer drying time. • Lightweight items that require a short drying time. You may 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. Temperature Tips 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. • An extra-low heat setting may be used for drying lightweight items such as lingerie. • You may use a no heat (air) setting for rubber, plastic or heatsensitive fabrics. • Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions. ....... o {_{ I,[{ The End of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is complete. On some models the End of Cycle Signal is fixed. On others the End of Cycle Signal is selectable and the signal will sound only if set to On. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the End of Cycle Signal is on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to Off. The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry (for example, pillows, stuffed toys). For information in ordering, please refer to the service numbers located on the front page of the dryer user instructions or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.