Maytag MEDE500WR Owners Manual - Page 10

Dryer Care - washer

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This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold. Rack Dry Setting Temp. Time* (Minutes) Wool Sweaters Timed Low 60 Block to shape and lay flat Dry on the drying rack. Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Low 60 Cotton or polyester fiber Dry filled Stuffed toys or pillows Foam rubber filled Timed Air Only 90 Dry (no heat) Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Air Only 90 Dry (no heat) *Reset time to complete drying, if needed. NOTE: You must remove drying rack for normal tumbling. Do not use Sensor cycles with the drying rack. Optional Accessories Pedestals Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal with drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 48" (1219 mm) or 53.5" (1359 mm), respectively. For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (254 mm) pedestal at least 9" (229 mm) above the floor. You will need to place the 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal at least 3.5" (89 mm) above the floor. Stack Kit Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number 8212640. Door Reversal Kit Are you planing to reverse the door swing direction on your PERFORMANCE SERIES dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Door Reversal Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number W10200372. Backguard If you are installing your PERFORMANCE SERIES washer and dryer and wish to avoid having loose items fall behind your machines, you may purchase a pair of washer/dryer backguards. These will reduce the chance of items falling behind the machines during operation. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number 8558694 (White). DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. A B A. 10" (254 mm) pedestal B. 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal The pedestals are available in several colors. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Pedestal Height Color Part Number 10" (254 mm) White MHP1000SQ 15.5" (394 mm) White XHP1550VW 15.5" (394 mm) Crimson XHP1550VF 15.5" (394 mm) Evergreen XHP1550VP 15.5" (394 mm) Oxide XHP1550VJ Cleaning the Lint Screen Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time. Clean the lint screen before each load. 10

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This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the
suggested cycle, temperature setting and drying time. Actual drying
time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
Rack Dry
Setting
Temp.
Time*
(Minutes)
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat
on the drying rack.
Timed
Dry
Low
60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber
filled
Timed
Dry
Low
60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
Timed
Dry
Air Only
(no heat)
90
Sneakers or canvas shoes
Timed
Dry
Air Only
(no heat)
90
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
NOTE:
You must remove drying rack for normal tumbling. Do not
use Sensor cycles with the drying rack.
Optional Accessories
Pedestals
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of
purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer.
You may select a 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal with
drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the dryer for a
total height of approximately 48" (1219 mm) or 53.5" (1359 mm),
respectively.
For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (254 mm)
pedestal at least 9" (229 mm) above the floor. You will need to place
the 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal at least 3.5" (89 mm) above the floor.
A
B
A. 10" (254 mm) pedestal
B. 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal
The pedestals are available in several colors. To order, call the
dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the
Assistance or Service” section.
P
edestal Height
Color
Part Number
10" (254 mm)
White
MHP1000SQ
15.5" (394 mm)
White
XHP1550VW
15.5" (394 mm)
Crimson
XHP1550VF
15.5" (394 mm)
Evergreen
XHP1550VP
15.5" (394 mm)
Oxide
XHP1550VJ
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so, you will
need to purchase a Stack Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom
you purchased your dryer or refer to the
Assistance or Service”
section. Ask for Part Number 8212640.
Door Reversal Kit
Are you planing to reverse the door swing direction on your
PERFORMANCE SERIES dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase
a Door Reversal Kit.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the
Assistance or Service” section. Ask for Part Number
W10200372.
Backguard
If you are installing your PERFORMANCE SERIES washer and dryer
and wish to avoid having loose items fall behind your machines,
you may purchase a pair of washer/dryer backguards. These will
reduce the chance of items falling behind the machines during
operation.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or
refer to the
Assistance or Service” section. Ask for Part Number
8558694 (White).
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen
blocked by lint can increase drying time. Clean the lint screen before
each load.