Maytag MGD3500FW Use & Care Guide - Page 9
Cycle Guide - Timed Cycles, Cycle Guide - Steam Cycle On Some Models
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CYCLE GUIDE - TIMED CYCLES Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Rapid Dry). If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles When you select a Timed Cycle, the time appears in the display. Use + and - to increase or decrease the time in 1-minute increments. Touch 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 only) 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. Items to dry: Cycle: Drying Default Available Temperature: Time: Options: Any load Timed Dry High 40 Wrinkle Prevent† NOTE: Select Air Medium Only to dry foam, Low rubber, plastic, or Extra Low heat-sensitive Air Only fabrics. Small loads and Rapid Dry High sportswear Medium Low Extra Low Air Only 26 Wrinkle Prevent† Small loads and sportswear Air Only 50 Wrinkle Prevent† Cycle Details: 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. For small loads of 3-4 items. For small loads of 3-4 items. † On steam models, you may select the "With Steam" setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. CYCLE GUIDE - STEAM CYCLE (on some models) Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics. Items to refresh: Cycle: Drying Default Temperature: Time: Shirts, blouses, Steam Refresh Medium 22 and slacks Available Options: Wrinkle Prevent† Reduce Static* Cycle Details: Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets. † On steam models, you may select the "With Steam" setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * On steam models only. Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely. 9