Cycle guide — timed cycles, Cycle guide — steam cycles, Adjusting drying time on timed cycles – Maytag MEDB850YW Manuel d'utilisation

Page 8: Selecting the drying temperature

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Items to refresh:

Cycle:

Drying

Temperature:

Default

Time:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

Mixed loads

Custom Refresh

(on some models)

Medium

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Wrinkle Prevent

Reduce Static

This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors

from dry garments. Select the number of garments to

be refreshed. Cycle time will increase depending on

number of garments selected.

Shirts, blouses, and

slacks

Auto Refresh

High

Medium

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Use to reduce light wrinkles from small to medium-

sized loads of dry items. Dry time will automatically

adjust when the load size is sensed. Cycle run

time cannot be manually adjusted. Temperature is

selectable. Do not add dryer sheets.

Items to dry:

Cycle:

Drying

Temperature:

Default

Time:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

Any load
NOTE: Select Air Only to dry

foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-

sensitive fabrics

Timed Dry

High

Medium

Low

Extra Low

Air Only

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Wrinkle

Prevent

Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do not require an

entire drying cycle. Select a drying termperature based on the type

of fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select

for a load select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.

Small loads and sportswear

Small Load

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For small loads of 3-4 items.

Small to lightweight medium

loads

Freshen Up

(for non-

steam

models)

High

Medium

Low

Extra Low

Air Only

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Use for drying or freshening small to lightweight medium loads.

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED 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.

CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.

Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the 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.

Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles

When you select a Timed Cycle,

the default time appears in the display.

Use the + and – buttons to increase

or decrease the time in 1 minute

increments. Press and hold to change

the time in 5 minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.

Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

Selecting the Drying Temperature

A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such

as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-

weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear,

permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no heat (Air Only) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-

sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various

loads, refer to the care label directions.

Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

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