Stopping; Pausing Or Restarting; Control Lock; Drying And Cycle Tips - Maytag Clothes Dryer Use And Care Manual

Air Dry
Use the Air I)ry 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 I)ry.
Type of Load Time*
(Minutes)
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20 - 30
Plastic - Shower curtains, tablecloths 20 - 30
Rubber-backed rugs 40 - 50
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Dry
• Check that coverings are securely stitched.
• Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
• Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: Sensor Cycles are not available when using the Air Dry setting.
To use a Steam Cycle
• Press the POWER/CANCEl_ button.
• Rotate the dial to select either the Rapid Refresh or Custom Refresh cycles.
• 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
NOTE: The Time Adjust buttons can be used only with Timed Cycles and the Custom Refresh
Cycle.
• PressTIMED CYCI.E TEMP until the desired temperature glows yellow.
NOTE: During the Custom Refresh Cycle, you can change the settings for Time, Temperature,
the Wrinkle Prevent feature, and Signal On/Off. During the Rapid Refresh Cycle you can
change the Wrinkle Prevent and Signal On/Off features. To change other settings, press
START/PAUSE twice to stop the dryer and clear the settings. Select another cycle or option.
To stop your dryer at any time
Press POWER/CANCEl. once or open the door.
To pause the dryer at any time
Open the door or press START/PAUSE once.
To restart the dryer
Close the door and press and hold START/PAUSE button until dryer starts.
NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted, if you close the door and
press START/PAUSE within 60 minutes. If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the
dryer will shut off. Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer.
This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also
use the Control I.ock feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer
operation.
To enable the Control Lock feature when dryer is running:
Press and hold the CONTROl_ I_OCK button for 3 seconds. The control is locked when a
single beep is heard and the Control I.ock light is on.
• When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the POWER/CANCEl. button before
activating the Control I.ock feature.
To unlock:
Pressand hold the CONTROl. I.OCK button for 3 seconds to turn this feature off.
NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control I_ock is on, the dryer can be stopped by
pressing the POWER/CANCEl. or START/PAUSE buttons, but cannot be restarted until the
control is unlocked.
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Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles. Cool
Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down
depends on the load size and dryness level.
Drying tips
• Follow care label directions when they are available.
If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions.
Remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops to reduce wrinkling. This is
especially important for permanent press, knits and synthetic fabrics.
Avoid drying heavy work clothes with lighter fabrics. This could cause overdrying of
lighter fabrics, leading to increased shrinking or wrinkling.
If you dry sheets in a mixed load or large items, rearrange the load when the signal
sounds. This will aid in the drying process.
Cycle tips
• Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.
• Refer to the Sensor or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the "Cycles" section) for a
guide to drying various loads.
• Drying temperature and Sensor Cycles Dryness are preset when you choose a Sensor
Cycle. You can choose a different dryness level, depending on your load by pressing
the SENSOR CYCI.ES DRYNESS button to select More Dry, Normal, or I.ess Dry.
• If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle, you must press the TIME
ADJUST up or down buttons. Adjust the temperature of a Timed Cycle by pressing
TIMED CYCI.ES TEMP until the desired temperature is selected.
NOTE: You cannot choose a Sensor Cycles Dryness with Timed, Steam, or Sanitize
Cycles.