Maytag MGD9000Y, Use And Care Manual

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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
For additional cycle details and options, refer to the LCD display.
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all options and settings are available with each cycle.
load Size recommendations
For best results, follow the wet 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.
† Wrinkle Prevent ™ with Steam option is available only with High, Medium-High, and Medium Drying Temperature settings.
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.
Work clothes, casual Normal Medium More 38 Damp Dry Signal Uses Medium heat to dry large
wear, mixed cottons,
Normal
Wrinkle Prevent † loads of mixed fabrics and items.
sheets, corduroys Less Reduce Static Normal is the preferred energy
Steam Boost cycle.
Heavyweight items Heavy High More 45 Damp Dry Signal Offers stepped drying starting
such as towels or Duty
Normal
Wrinkle Prevent † with High heat followed by Medium
heavy work clothes Less Reduce Static heat for enhanced fabric care
Steam Boost and energy savings.
Jeans and denims Denim Medium-High More 50 Damp Dry Signal Stepped drying uses High heat
Normal
Wrinkle Prevent † initially, followed by Medium heat
Less Reduce Static to drive moisture from jeans and
Steam Boost denims.
Jackets, comforters, Bedding Medium More 55 damp dry Signal Use for drying large, bulky items;
pillows
Normal
Wrinkle Prevent † do not overfill dryer drum. Partway
Less Steam Boost through the cycle, the signal will
sound for 2 minutes to indicate
when it is time to rearrange items
for optimal drying.
Shirts, blouses, Wrinkle low More 33 Damp Dry Signal Uses a stepped drying temperature
permanent press, Control Normal Wrinkle Prevent
†
from Medium-High to Low for
synthetics, Less Reduce Static improved moisture removal and
lightweight items enhanced fabric care.
Undergarments, Delicate extra low More 28 Damp Dry Signal Uses Extra Low heat to gently
blouses, lingerie, Normal Wrinkle Prevent
†
dry delicate items.
performance wear Less Reduce Static
Large loads of cotton Towels
High Normal 70
Wrinkle Prevent † This is a long cycle with high heat,
towels, heavyweight which has been proven to reduce
items household bacteria. This cycle is
not recommended for all fabrics.
Use for large loads of heavyweight
fabrics such as cotton towels.
Shower Curtains Specialty Varies by cycle. See the “Specialty Cycle” Specialty Cycles provide custom
Pillows Cycles section of this guide. drying cycles for tackling common
Kitchen Towels household cleaning tasks. Refer to
Stuffed Animals the on-screen description for the
Pet Bedding individual cycles for additional
Bath Mats details and available settings.
Drapes
Rugs
Tablecloths
items to dry: Cycle: drying
Temperature:
dryness
level:
default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle details: