Drying Clothes - Maytag Amana NDE2330AYW Service Manual

Drying Clothes

If These Controls
are Different from
Yours
These controls are intended to show the
variety of features that are available in
the product line. If your dryer does not
have all the options that are shown, it is
not a mistake. The information
provided applies to several of the
models in the product line.
IMPORTANT: Lint filter must be in
place in door opening when using dryer
or loading and unloading dryer. If filter
is not in place, clothing could fall into
front air duct.
1. Sort clothes for drying
Properly dried clothes will need a minimum of care when removed from
the dryer. Clothes properly sorted for washing should be properly sorted
for drying also. Follow the examples below.
SORT
Dark and Light
Colors
Lint Shedding
Fabrics
Lint Receiving
Fabrics
Heavy and Light
weight Fabrics
2. Clean the lint filter before each use
Lint
A clean lint filter ensures efficient drying and clothes will remain lint-
Filter
free when unloading dryer. A layer of lint on the screen will reduce air
flow through the dryer and lengthen drying time. Lint screen may be
washed if needed.
• Lint filter is located at front of the dryer in the lower part of door opening.
• Replace lint filter in door recess and push in firmly. Words on filter
should face front of dryer.
Add clothes loosely into dryer drum. Add fabric softener sheet, if
desired. Close loading door. Dryer will not operate with the door open.
3. Select FABRIC SELECTOR setting
Set FABRIC SELECTOR knob to most appropriate temperature for type
of fabric in load. Follow garment manufacturer's care label for
recommended temperature settings. See chart below.
FABRIC SELECTOR
Regular/High
Approximately 160ºF
Perm. Press Regular/
Med. High
(some models)
Approximately 155ºF
Perm. Press/Medium
Approximately 150ºF
Delicate/Low
Approximately 129ºF
Fluff/No Heat
No heat
Time Dry cycle can be used with all Fabric Selector settings.
EXAMPLES
Separate light clothes from dark clothes.
Towels, flannels, chenille, cottons, rugs
Corduroys, knits (including socks),
permanent press, and synthetics
Lightweight fabrics dry faster than heavyweight
fabrics. If mixed loads are dried together (such
as sheets and towels), remove the lighter
weight fabrics when they are dry to prevent
over drying and wrinkling.
CYCLE
Automatic Regular
Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes.
Automatic Regular/Perm
Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes,
permanent press items, and synthetics.
Automatic Permanent Press/Knits
Use for permanent press and synthetic items.
Automatic Delicate
Use for delicate items.
Any Cycle
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