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Changing the Auto Ciclo (Auto Cycle) Settings to Increase Drying Time If all your loads on all Auto Ciclos (Auto Cycles) are consistently not as dry as you would like, you may change the default settings to increase the default dryness level. Your Auto Ciclo (Auto Cycle) drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions, or personal preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your Auto Ciclos (Auto cycles), not just the current cycle/load. There are 3 drying settings, which are displayed using the "Status" lights (Mojado [Wet], Húmedo [Damp], Enfriamiento [Cool Down]) 1 Factory preset dryness level. 2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time. To change the drying settings: NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (the Encendido [Power] button is off) to adjust the default settings. 1. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the TEMPERATURA (Temperature) button for 6 seconds. 2. Press the TEMPERATURA (Temperature) button to select the dryness level shown in the LED display: Mojado (Wet) light on = level 1, Mojado (Wet) and Húmedo (Damp) lights on = level 2, and Mojado (Wet), Humedo (Damp), and Enfriamiento (Cool Down) lights on = level 3. 3. Press INICIO/PAUSA (Start/Pause) to save the new dryness level setting. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... http://www.maytag.com/help If you experience Possible Causes Solution Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot Lint screen clogged with lint. The Sólo aire (Air only) cycle has been selected. Load too large and heavy to dry quickly. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See "Cycle Guide". Separate the load to tumble freely. Exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood is clogged with lint, restricting air movement. Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions. Dryer will not run Fabric softener sheets blocking the grille. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. Exhaust vent is not the correct length Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions. Exhaust vent diameter is not the correct size. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. Dryer located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC). Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). Dryer located in a closet. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation Instructions. Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely. Inicio/Pausa (Start/Pause) button Press and HOLD the INICIO/PAUSA (Start/Pause) button until you hear not pressed firmly or long enough. the dryer drum moving. Household fuse is blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician. Wrong type of fuse. Make sure you have right fuse. 10