Maytag MED7100DC Use & Care Manual page 9

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Rapid Dry). If there is a power failure, settings will return to the
default.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed
Cycle, the time appears in
the display. Use + and – 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.
Items to dry: Cycle:
Any load NOTE: Timed Dry
Select Air Only to
dry foam, rubber,
plastic, or heat-
sensitive fabrics.
Small loads and Rapid Dry
sportswear
Small loads and Air Dry
sportswear
† On steam models, 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.
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLE (on some models)
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.
Items
to refresh: Cycle:
Shirts, blouses, Refresh
and slacks
† On steam models, 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.
* On steam models only.
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.
Drying Default
Temperature: Time:
High 40
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
High 26
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
50
Drying Default
Temperature: Time:
Medium 22
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.
Available
Options:
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.
Wrinkle Prevent For small loads of 3–4 items.
†
Wrinkle Prevent For small loads of 3–4 items.
†
Available
Options:
Wrinkle Prevent Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the
†
Reduce Static* dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets.
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.
Cycle Details:
Cycle Details:
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