Maytag MGD8000AW - Manuel (Page 9)

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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.
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.
† You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature
settings.
† You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature
settings.
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.
Touch and hold to change the time in 5-minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
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 dry) 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.
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
40 Wrinkle Prevent † Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying
temperature 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
Rapid Dry High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
18 Wrinkle Prevent † For small loads of 3–4 items.
Items
to refresh: Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Available
Options: Cycle Details:
Shirts, blouses,
and slacks
Refresh Medium 15 Wrinkle Prevent †
Reduce Static
Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the
dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets.
Mixed Loads Custom Refresh
(on some
models)
High
Medium
16–25
depending
on number
of garments
selected
Wrinkle Prevent †
Reduce Static
Use to smooth out wrinkles and reduce odors from
loads consisting of one to 9 dry items of wrinkle-
free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,
and synthetic garments. Select 1-3, 4-6, or 7-9
garments. The time will adjust with your selection.