Maytag Bravos W10260037A - Manuel (Page 6)

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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.
■ To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as
tumbling stops. This is especially important for permanent press,
knits, and synthetic fabrics.
■ Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with lighter fabrics.
This could cause overdrying of lighter fabrics and lead to
increased shrinkage or wrinkling.
Cycle tips
■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.
■ Refer to the Sensor, Steam, or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart
(in the “Cycles” section) for a guide to drying various loads.
■ Drying temperature and dryness level are preset when you
choose a Sensor Dry Cycle. You can select a different
dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing
DRYNESS LEVEL and choosing More, Normal, Less, or
Damp. The initial preset temperature is the preferred setting;
however, you may select an alternate drying temperature by
pressing TEMP LEVEL. Once selected, the new heat setting
will be retained until reset to the initial preset temperature.
The Delicate and Bulky cycles do not allow an alternate
temp to be selected.
■ If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle, press
TIME ADJUST
+ (plus) or – (minus) . Adjust the temperature
of a Timed Cycle by pressing TEMP LEVEL until the desired
temperature is selected.
NOTE: You cannot choose a dryness level with Timed
Cycles.
Cycles
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying.
See Sensor, Steam, or Timed Cycle Settings charts.
Steam models
Non-Steam models
Cycle Control knobs
Sensor Cycles
Sensor Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are
drying. See the following Sensor Preset 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. An alternate temperature is selectable
for all cycles with the exception of the Delicate and Bulky by
pressing the TEMP LEVEL button.
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Sensor Preset Cycle Settings
Sensor Cycles Load Type Temperature
BULKY
Jackets, comforters, pillows
Rearrange the load when the
Damp Dry signal sounds. This
step will aid in the drying
process.
Medium
HEAVY DUTY
Heavyweight mixed loads,
cottons, jeans
Regular*
Medium heat is selectable as
an alternate temperature.
NORMAL
Corduroys, work clothes, sheets
Medium*
Low heat is selectable as an
alternate temperature.
WRINKLE CONTROL
Sport shirts, business casual
clothes, permanent press,
synthetics
Low*
Extra-low heat is selectable as
an alternate temperature.
DELICATE
Lingerie, blouses, washable knit
fabrics
Extra-Low
*Preferred setting