Maytag MGD8630HC Owners Manual - Page 9

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 Quick 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 More Time and Less Time to increase or decrease the time in 5-minute increments. AirDry High Less More Off +Steam Sensing Wet Damp Cool Down Check Vent The maximum dry time is 150 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 mediumweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits. Use a no heat (AirDry) 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 Temperature: Time: Available Options: Cycle Details: Any load NOTE: Select AirDry to dry foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. Timed Dry High Medium High Medium Low AirDry 0:40 Wrinkle Prevent† Extra Power 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. Small loads and sportswear Quick Dry High Medium High Medium Low AirDry 0:15 Wrinkle Prevent† For small loads of 3-4 items. †On steam models, you may select the "+Steam" setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High, Medium 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: Drying Temperature: Steam Refresh High Medium High Default Time: 0:20 Available Options: Wrinkle Prevent Cycle Details: Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets. 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. NOTE: Government energy certifications for this model were based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature Setting, Normal Dryness Level. The as-shipped defaults were the same as the Government Energy Certification Settings except the Default Temperature Setting of Medium High was adjusted to the Highest Temperature Setting. 9