Maytag MEDB850YW - Manuel (Page 4)

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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Good air flow
Maintain good air flow by:
n Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
n Replace plastic or foil vent material
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid
vent material.
Good Better
n Use the shortest length of vent possible.
n Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air flow.
n Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
n Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be
sure to follow the “Installation Instructions” supplied with
your dryer for final product check.
n Clear away items from in front of the dryer.
Use Sensor cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying air
temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the
load reaches the selected dryness. Use the NORMAL DRY dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
With Timed Cycles, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying.
Use Timed Cycles for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
n Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments
with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those
without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up
after the Steam Cycle.
n Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with Steam
Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
n It is not recommended to use Steam Cycles for items that have
been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior to
using a Steam Cycle.
n The Auto Refresh cycle is best for reducing light wrinkles in
small to medium-sized loads of dry garments. For the Auto
Refresh cycle, dry time automatically adjusts as the load size is
sensed. Cycle run time cannot be manually adjusted.
n The Custom Refresh cycle (on some models) is best for
reducing wrinkles and odors in dry garments. For the Custom
Refresh cycle, cycle times change depending on the number of
garments you select to be refreshed.
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and
improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role
in good air flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper
venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by
the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of
who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a
venting specialist.