Maytag MEDB400VQ Owners Manual - Page 6

Drying and Cycle Tips Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your load. If a Sensor Cycle is running, the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing the dryness level of your load. If a Timed Cycle is running, the display shows the exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down depends on the load size and dryness level. Drying tips ■ Follow care label directions when they are available. ■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions. ■ To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics. ■ Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with lighter fabrics. This could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics and lead to increased shrinkage or wrinkling. Cycle tips ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings. ■ Refer to the Sensor, Steam, or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the "Cycles" section) for a guide to drying various loads. ■ Drying temperature and dryness level are preset when you choose a Sensor Dry Cycle. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing DRYNESS LEVEL and choosing More, Normal, Less, or Damp. The initial preset temperature is the preferred setting; however, you may select an alternate drying temperature by pressing TEMP LEVEL. Once selected, the new heat setting will be retained until reset to the initial preset temperature. The Delicate and Bulky cycles do not allow an alternate temp to be selected. ■ If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle, press TIME ADJUST + (plus) or - (minus). Adjust the temperature of a Timed Cycle by pressing TEMP LEVEL until the desired temperature is selected. NOTE: You cannot choose a dryness level with Timed Cycles. Cycles Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Sensor, Steam, or Timed Cycle Settings charts. Steam models Non-Steam models Cycle Control knobs Sensor Cycles Sensor Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following Sensor Preset Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying. An alternate temperature is selectable for all cycles with the exception of the Delicate and Bulky by pressing the TEMP LEVEL button. NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models. Sensor Preset Cycle Settings Sensor Cycles Load Type Temperature BULKY Jackets, comforters, pillows Rearrange the load when the Damp Dry signal sounds. This step will aid in the drying process. Medium HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight mixed loads, cottons, jeans Regular* Medium heat is selectable as an alternate temperature. NORMAL Corduroys, work clothes, sheets Medium* Low heat is selectable as an alternate temperature. WRINKLE CONTROL Sport shirts, business casual clothes, permanent press, synthetics Low* Extra-low heat is selectable as an alternate temperature. DELICATE Lingerie, blouses, washable knit fabrics Extra-Low *Preferred setting 6