Maytag MEDX700XL Owners Manual - Page 7

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Setting the Drying Temperature 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. Temperature Tips If your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. USING YOUR DRYER A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying mediumweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits. An Extra-Low heat setting may be used for drying lightweight items such as lingerie. 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. 1. Clean the lint screen 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 "Dryer Care." Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not overload the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely. 7

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Setting the Drying Temperature
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.
Temperature Tips
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
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.
An Extra-Low heat setting may be used for drying lightweight
items such as lingerie.
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 YOUR DRYER
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 “Dryer Care.”
2.
Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not overload the
dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.