Maytag MEDB400VQ Owners Manual - Page 7

Steam Cycles Use Steam Cycles to help smooth out wrinkles from dry items, such as clothes that have been worn or clothes that have been left in the dryer too long. When a Steam Cycle is selected, the estimated time remaining display shows the actual time remaining in the cycle. NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without. Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with steam cycles as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes. Rapid Refresh Small Load This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of one to four dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetic garments. In this cycle, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by a brief cool down. The heat level and cycle time are not adjustable. Custom Refresh This cycle is best for touching up clothes that have been left in the dryer too long. In this cycle, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The dryer will continue to tumble with heat followed by a brief cool down. The dry time and temperature can be adjusted for this cycle. NOTE: Overloading the dryer may not yield the same results. Steam Preset Cycle Settings Timed Cycles Load Type Default Temperature* Default Time (Minutes)* RAPID REFRESH Small Load Medium 15 CUSTOM REFRESH Medium 20 *Temp Level and Time Adjust are selectable only for the Custom Refresh cycle. NOTE: The Custom Refresh cycle has a minimum dry time of 15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes. Only the Medium and Regular temperature settings can be used for the Custom Refresh cycle. Timed Cycles Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a drying temperature. When a Timed Cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing TIME ADJUST + (plus) or - (minus). See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options." NOTE: Timed Cycles may also be used with the drying rack. See "Drying Rack Option." Timed Preset Cycle Settings Timed Cycles Load Type Default Temperature Default Time (Minutes) TIMED DRY High 40 Heavyweight, bulky items, work clothes Regular RAPID DRY Small loads Regular 23 FRESHEN UP Medium 20 (on some models) Helps to smooth out wrinkles Additional Features Sensor Cycle Modifiers Use the DRYNESS LEVEL button to select dryness levels for the Sensor Cycles. Press DRYNESS LEVEL until the desired Dryness setting illuminates. The preset dryness setting is Normal when a Sensor Cycle is selected. You can select a different Dryness Level, depending on your load, by pressing DRYNESS LEVEL and choosing More, Normal, Less, or Damp. Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a Dryness Level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle. The initial preset temperature is the preferred setting for drying clothes; however, if desired, one alternate temperature may be selected to dry the load on a lower heat setting. Once the alternate temperature has been selected, the next time the same cycle is selected, the alternate temperature is remembered and displayed. The original (default) temperature may be reselected. The Delicate and Bulky cycles (on Steam model) do not offer an alternate temperature. NOTE: Dryness Level selections cannot be used with the Timed or Steam Cycles. Timed Cycle Modifiers Use the TEMP LEVEL button to select temperatures for the Timed Cycles. Press TEMP LEVEL until the desired temperature setting illuminates. Air Fluff Use the Air Fluff Modifier for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This table shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Fluff. Type of Load Time* (Minutes) Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30 Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30 Rubber - backed rugs 40 - 50 Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20 *Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed. When using Air Fluff ■ Check that coverings are securely stitched. ■ Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle. ■ Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry. NOTE: Air Fluff is not available with Sensor Cycles. 7