Maytag MGDE500WR - ADA Compliant, 7.2 Cu Ft Cap, User Manual

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Drying and Cycle Tips
Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your
load. If a Sensor Cycle is running, the display shows the estimated
cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing the dryness
level of your load. If a Timed Cycle is running, the display shows the
exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few
minutes of all cycles. Cool Down makes the loads easier to handle
and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down depends on the
load size and dryness level.
Drying tips
■ Follow care label directions when they are available.
■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package
instructions.
■
Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to
reduce wrinkling. This is especially important for permanent
press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
■
Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. This could
cause overdrying of lighter fabrics, leading to increased
shrinking or wrinkling.
■ If you dry sheets in a mixed load or large items, rearrange the
load when the signal sounds. This will aid in the drying process.
Cycle tips
■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.
■ Refer to the Sensor or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the
“ Cycles” section) for a guide to drying various loads.
■
Drying temperature and Sensor Cycles Dryness are preset to
Normal when you choose a Sensor Cycle and will dry most
loads adequately using the most efficient amount of energy.
You can choose a different dryness level, depending on your
load by pressing the SENSOR CYCLES DRYNESS button to
select More Dry, Normal, or Less Dry.
■ If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle, you
must press the TIME ADJUST up or down buttons. Adjust the
temperature of a Timed Cycle by pressing TIMED CYCLES
TEMP until the desired temperature is selected.
NOTE: You cannot choose a Sensor Cycles Dryness with
Timed, Steam, or Sanitize Cycles. Some cycles are not
available on all models.
Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles available on all models.
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying.
See Sensor Preset or Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart.
Steam Models
Non-Steam Model
Cycle Control knobs
Sensor Cycles
Sensor Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are
drying. See the following “ Sensor Cycle Settings” chart. Each cycle
dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor
detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying
time for optimal drying.
Sanitize (on some models)
Use this cycle for items such as towels, bedding, children’s clothing,
or other items needing to be sanitized. This cycle is designed to
eliminate 99.9% of 3 common infectious bacteria. This cycle should
be run to completion to ensure sanitization. For best results, do not
interrupt cycle.
N S F Protocol P154
S anitization Performance of
Re s idential clothe s Dryer s
Sensor Cycles
Load Type
Temperature Time*
(Minutes)
SANITIZE
Towels, bedding, children’s
clothing
High 60
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight items, towels, jeans
High 50
BULKY ITEMS
Jackets, comforters, pillows
Regular 55
NORMAL
Permanent press blends, work
clothes, sheets
Regular 40
CASUAL
Permanent press, synthetics
Medium 35
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable knit
fabrics
Medium 30
SUPER DELICATE
Lingerie, exercise wear, washable
woolens
Low 25
Sensor Cycle Settings
*Estimated Time with Sensor Cycles Dryness (Normal) setting.
Time will vary depending on load type and load size.