Maytag Performance MGDE300 Use And Care Manual page 17

Select SENSOR CYCLES DRYNESS to adjust how dry you want the load to be. As the
cycle runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time
automatically for the selected Sensor Cycles Dryness.
NOTE: Most loads may be dried using Normal. Normal is the energy preferred dryness
level and will use the least energy.
The default dryness setting is Normal when an Sensor Cycle is selected. You can select a
different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing SENSOR CYCLES DRYNESS and
choosing More Dry, Normal, or Less Dry. Selecting More Dry, Normal, or Less Dry
automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness level is
set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.
The Sensor Cycles Dryness can be changed only with Sensor Cycles.
Press the WRINKLE PREVENT feature button if this option is desired.
Press the SIGNAL ON/OFF button to set the end of cycle signal.
Press and hold START/PAUSE button until dryer starts (about 1 second).
The Wrinkle Prevent and Cycle Signal features can be adjusted during a Sensor Cycle. If
you want to select another Sensor Cycle or Sensor Cycle Dryness, press START/PAUSE once
to stop the dryer, make the desired changes, then press START/PAUSE to resume drying.
NOTE: Time and Temperature are not adjustable for Sensor Cycles. Pressing the TIME
ADJUST or TIMED CYCLES TEMP buttons will cause a triple beep, indicating that the time
cannot be changed.
How Sensor Cycles Work
This feature improves drying with Auto Moisture Sensing Plus, which advances the cycle
as moisture is extracted from clothing. A thermistor (electronic temperature sensor) and
moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help measure the amount of moisture in the
clothes as they tumble. An electronic control determines the load type to help save time,
avoid overdrying, and increase the accuracy of the end dryness level. After the first 5
minutes of a Sensor cycle, the estimated time display will adjust based on the
approximate load size, cycle, dryness level selected and amount of moisture left in the
clothes. When the clothes have reached approximately 80% of the dryness level selected,
the estimated time display will adjust again, showing the final drying time. Auto Moisture
Sensing Plus takes the guesswork out of drying time and enhances fabric care.
To use a Timed Cycle
NOTE: A light next to each feature will glow yellow when the feature is selected. The light
will not glow when the selection is unavailable with the cycle or option combinations
selected.
Press POWER/CANCEL.
Rotate the dial to select a Timed Cycle.
Press the TIME ADJUST up or down buttons until the desired drying time is displayed.
Press TIME ADJUST, and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold
TIME ADJUST, and the time will change by 5-minute intervals. The initial time
displayed is the actual drying time.
The Time Adjust feature can be used only with Timed Cycles.
Press TIMED CYCLES TEMP until the desired temperature glows yellow.
Temperature settings can be changed only with Timed Cycles.
Press the WRINKLE PREVENT feature button if this option is desired.
Press the SIGNAL ON/OFF button to set the end of cycle signal.
Press and hold START/PAUSE button until dryer starts (about 1 second).
NOTE: Sensor Cycles Dryness is not adjustable for Timed Cycles. Pressing the SENSOR
CYCLE DRYNESS button will cause the triple beep indicating that this option is not
selectable.
While a Timed Cycle is running, you can change the settings for Time, Temperature, the
WRINKLE PREVENT feature and the cycle signals. Press the START/PAUSE button once to
stop the dryer, allowing you to select another cycle.
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature for items that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic
and heat-sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be dried using Air
Only.
Type of Load
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Time*
(Minutes)
20 - 30
20 - 30
40 - 50
10 - 20
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