Operating Tips - Maytag MD-31 User Manual

Controls at a Glance
Step 4
Pull the Control Dial
Out to Start
Pull the control dial out and hold briefly to start the
dryer. The dryer door must be closed for the dryer to
start.

Operating Tips

Clean the Lint Filter
• After each load.
• To shorten drying time.
• To operate more energy efficiently.
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Load the Dryer Properly
• Place only one washload in the dryer at a time.
• Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight clothes will
dry differently. Lightweight clothes will dry, while
heavy clothes may be damp.
• Add one or more similar items to the dryer when
only one or two articles need drying. This improves
the tumbling action and drying efficiency.
• Overloading restricts tumbling action, resulting in
uneven drying as well as excessive wrinkling of
some fabrics.
• When drying large, bulky items such as a blanket or
comforter, it may be necessary to reposition the load
during the cycle to ensure even drying.