Maytag MEDP586KW Owners Manual - Page 6

Using Your Dryer, Cycle Guide-sensor Cycles

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CYCLE GUIDE-SENSOR CYCLES Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. SENSOR CYCLES - Sense moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control. Items to Dry: Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels Work clothes, medium weight fabrics, sheets Casual, shirts, pants, lightweight items, synthetics, delicates, athletic wear Cycle: More Dry Normal Dry Less Dry Temperature: High Medium Low Cycle Details: Gives fabric the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Select a drying temperature based on the 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. USING YOUR DRYER Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. 1. Clean the lint screen Fire Hazard No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. 2. Load the dryer Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. For additional cleaning information, see the "Dryer Care" section. Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not overload the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely. 6

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USING YOUR DRYER
CYCLE GUIDE—SENSOR CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
SENSOR CYCLES —
Sense moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Jeans, heavy work clothes,
towels
More Dry
High
Gives fabric the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time
varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature based on the 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.
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Normal Dry
Medium
Casual, shirts, pants,
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
Less Dry
Low
Items to Dry:
Cycle:
Temperature:
Cycle Details:
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, explosion, or fire.
1.
Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight
up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash
screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see the “Dryer Care” section.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of
oil on it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be
dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
2.
Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.
Do not overload the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble
freely.