Maytag MGD5100DW 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: Any load NOTE: Select Air Only to dry foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Small loads and sportswear Small loads and sportswear Cycle: Timed Dry Drying Temperature: High Medium Low Extra Low Air Only Default Time: 40 Rapid Dry High 26 Medium Low Extra Low Air Only Air Dry 50 Available Options: Wrinkle Prevent† Wrinkle Prevent† Wrinkle Prevent† Cycle Details: U se 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. F or small loads of 3-4 items. F or 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: Shirts, blouses, and slacks Cycle: Refresh Drying Temperature: Medium Default Time: 22 Available Options: Wrinkle Prevent† Reduce Static* Cycle Details: U se 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