Maytag MED7500YW Use & Care Guide - Page 7

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5. Select the desired cycle DRYER CARE CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer. Select the desired cycle for your load. See the "Cycle Guide" for more information about each cycle. NOTE: Most loads may be dried using the Normal dryness level, which is shown in bold letters on the control panel. Normal is the energy preferred dryness level and will use the least energy. 6. P ress START to begin cycle Press and hold the START button to begin the cycle. To stop your dryer at any time: Turn the Cycle Control knob to the STOP position or open the door. To restart the dryer: 1. Close the door. 2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). 3. After the beep sounds, press the START button. To change the cycle or temperature after pressing START: 1. Open the dryer door. 2. Press the TEMPERATURE button to change the temperature (if desired). 3. Turn the cycle knob to the new desired position. 4. After the beep sounds, press the START button. CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR To clean dryer drum 1. Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth. 2. Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel. 3. Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye. REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified appliance servicer or ventilation system cleaner. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. 7

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5.
Select the desired cycle
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”
for more information about each cycle.
NOTE:
Most loads may be dried using the Normal dryness
level, which is shown in bold letters on the control panel.
Normal is the energy preferred dryness level and will use
the least energy.
6.
Press START to begin cycle
Press and hold the START button to begin the cycle.
To stop your dryer at any time:
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the STOP position or open
the door.
To restart the dryer:
1.
Close the door.
2.
Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired).
3.
After the beep sounds, press the START button.
To change the cycle or temperature after pressing
START:
1.
Open the dryer door.
2.
Press the TEMPERATURE button to change the
temperature (if desired).
3.
Turn the cycle knob to the new desired position.
4.
After the beep sounds, press the START button.
DRYER CARE
CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would
block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes
clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.
CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR
To clean dryer drum
1.
Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low
concentration with very warm water, and rub with
a soft cloth.
2.
Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.
3.
Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum
OR
Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle
to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.
NOTE:
Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as
denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may
discolor the rear of the dryer interior. These stains are
not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads
of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid
transfer of dye.
REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a
qualified appliance servicer or ventilation system cleaner.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.