Status Indicator; Cycles - Maytag MEDE300VW - Performance Series 27 Inch Electric Dryer Use & Care Manual

You may follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator lights.
estimated time remaining
sensing estimated time
timed wet damp cool dry wrlnk[e
cycle down prevent
Sensing Light
When a cycle is first turned on, the Sensing light glows until a wet item is detected.
• In a Sensor Cycle, if a wet item has not been detected within 10 minutes, the Sensing light
will turn off and the dryer will shut down.
• In a Timed Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after 10 minutes, the Wet light turns on and
the selected cycle continues.
Timed Cycle
The Timed Cycle and Sensing light indicators will glow during the drying time of a timed
cycle. After the drying time is complete, the dryer will go into Coo[ Down. During this time
the Coo[ Down indicator will glow. After Coo[ Down completes,
• If the WRIN KI_E PREVENT feature is selected, the Dry section of the indicator will glow.
The Wrinkle Prevent indicator will flash and the load will intermittently tumble for 120
minutes.
• If the WRINKI_E PREVENT feature is not selected, the clothing will stop tumbling and the
Dry section of the indicator will glow.
Wet
The Wet status light is illuminated whenever a wet item is detected in the dryer during a
sensor cycle.
The Wet light will remain on until:
• The damp dry point is reached in a Sensor Cycle.
• The dryer enters the cool down period in a Timed Cycle.
Damp
When the Damp status light glows, the load is about 80% dry.
NOTE: The Damp indicator does not glow during timed cycles.
Cool Down
The Coo[ Down light glows during the coo[ down part of the cycle. I.aundry is cooling down
for ease in handling.
Dry
The Dry light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This indicator stays on during
the WRINKI_E PREVENT feature.
Wrinkle Prevent Feature
The Wrinkle Prevent indicator light blinks when the Wrinkle Prevent option is selected and
that part of the cycle is occurring. This cycle lasts for 120 minutes.
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying. See Sensor Preset or
Manual Preset Cycle Settings chart.
casual
sensor cycles
timed c,
timed dr_
quick dry
super delicate
delicate
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Cycle Control knob
Sensor Cycles
Sensor Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are drying. See the following
Sensor Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal
drying.
Heavy Duty
Use this cycle to get High heat for heavyweight mixed loads, cotton towels or jeans.
Normal
Use this cycle to get Regular heat for drying sturdy fabrics such as work clothes and sheets.
Casual
Use this cycle to get Medium heat for drying no-iron fabrics such as sport shirts, casual
business clothes and permanent press blends.
Delicate
Use this cycle to get Medium heat to gently dry items such as washable knit fabrics.
Super Delicate
Use this cycle to get I.ow heat to gently dry items such as lingerie.
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