Maytag MGDB850YG Use & Care Guide - Page 7

CYCLE GUIDE - SENSOR CYCLES Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Default cycle times are estimated in minutes. Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings. Use Sensor/Eco cycles on their default settings for optimal energy savings. Items to dry: Cycle: Drying Dryness Default Available Temperature: Level: Time: Options: Cycle Details: Performance fabrics, Active Wear Extra Low exercise wear Very 32 Damp Dry Signal Use for drying active wear and More Wrinkle Prevent† performance fabrics that require Normal Reduce Static special care. Less Damp Large loads of cotton Towels High towels, heavyweight items Very 56 Damp Dry Signal More Wrinkle Prevent† Normal Reduce Static Less Steam Boost Damp This is a long cycle with high heat to thoroughly dry towels. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics. Use for large loads of heavyweight fabrics such as cotton towels. Towels, bedding, Sanitize High Very 65 Wrinkle Prevent† children's clothing Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as bedding, towels, and baby wear. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics. For best results, run cycle to completion, do not interrupt. Heavyweight items Heavy High Very 45 such as towels or Duty* More heavy work clothes Normal Less Damp Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Prevent† Reduce Static Steam Boost Offers stepped drying starting with High heat followed by Medium heat for enhanced fabric care and energy savings. Jackets, comforters, Bulky* Medium Very 55 Damp Dry Signal fiberfill pillows More Wrinkle Prevent† Normal Steam Boost Less Damp Use for drying large, bulky items; do not overfill dryer drum. Partway through the cycle, the signal will sound for 2 minutes to indicate when it is time to rearrange items for optimal drying. Work clothes, casual Normal* Medium Very 38 wear, mixed cottons, More sheets, corduroys Normal Less Damp Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Prevent† Reduce Static Steam Boost Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is the preferred energy cycle. Shirts, blouses, Wrinkle Low Very 33 Damp Dry Signal permanent press, Control* More Wrinkle Prevent† synthetics, Normal Reduce Static lightweight items Less Damp Uses a stepped drying temperature from Medium to Low for improved moisture removal and enhanced fabric care. Sheets, Sheets* Medium Very 40 lightweight linens More Normal Less Damp Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Prevent† Reduce Static Steam Boost Uses Medium heat to dry sheets and lightweight linens. Undergarments, Delicate* Extra Low blouses, lingerie, performance wear Very 28 Damp Dry Signal Uses Extra Low heat to gently More Wrinkle Prevent† dry delicate items. Normal Reduce Static Less Damp Jeans and denims Denim* Medium Very 50 Damp Dry Signal Stepped drying uses High heat More Wrinkle Prevent† initially, followed by Medium heat Normal Reduce Static to drive moisture from jeans and Less Steam Boost denims. Damp † Or Wrinkle Prevent™ with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent™ with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * Sensor/Eco cycle Load Size Recommendations For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full. Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items, not more than 1/4 full. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely. 7