Maytag MEDE251YL Use & Care Guide - Page 9

CYCLE GUIDE - TIMED AND STEAM CYCLES Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Steam cycles (on some models) are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics. Steam model Non-Steam model Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles When you select a Timed Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Use the More Time/Less Time buttons to increase or decrease the time in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the time in 5 minute increments. The maximum dry time is 100 minutes. Selecting the Drying Temperature 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 medium-weight 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. Using Air Dry Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air Dry. Type of Load Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths Rubber-backed rugs Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon Est. Time* (Minutes) 20-30 20-30 40-50 10-20 *Reset time to complete drying, if needed. When using Air Dry: • 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 Dry setting is only available with Timed Cycles. Items to dry: Drying Default Available Cycle: Temperature: Time: Options: Cycle Details: Any load Timed Dry High 40 Wrinkle Prevent™ NOTE: Select Air Medium Dry to dry foam, Low rubber, plastic, Extra Low or heat-sensitive Air Dry fabrics. Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying temperature based on the type of 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. Small loads and Rapid Dry sportswear (Non-Steam models only) High Medium Low Extra Low Air Dry 27 Wrinkle Prevent™ For small loads of 3-4 items. Mixed Loads Freshen Up (Non-Steam models only) High 20 Wrinkle Prevent™ Medium Low Extra Low Air Dry Use to reduce wrinkles, including from loads left in the dryer too long. Cycle run time may be manually adjusted, and Temperature is selectable. Shirts, blouses, and slacks Custom Medium 15 Wrinkle Prevent™ Refresh (Steam models only) Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles. NOTE: Do not add dryer sheets. Mixed Loads Auto Refresh High 20 Wrinkle Prevent™ Use to reduce wrinkles, including from loads left in (Steam Medium the dryer too long. Cycle run time may be manually models only) adjusted, and Temperature is selectable. NOTE: Do not add dryer sheets. 9