Cycle Guide - Maytag MEDX550XW Use And Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
SENSOR DRY CYCLE - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob or be a separate control.
Cycle:
Items to dry:
Jeans, heavy work Sensor
clothes, towels
Work clothes, Sensor
medium weight
fabrics, sheets
Casual, shirts, Sensor
pants, lightweight
items
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you like,
select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY CYCLES
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on cycle knob
or be a separate control.
Items to dry: Cycle:
Any load Timed Dry
Rubber, plastic, heat Timed Dry
sensitive fabrics
SPECIAL SETTINGS: These settings are added at the end of certain cycles to reduce wrinkling.
Any load Wrinkle
Prevent
Setting the Drying Temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
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.
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Drying
Dryness
Temperature:
Level:
High Normal
Medium Normal
Low Normal
Drying
Temperature:
Any
Air Dry
No heat
Default
Available
Time:
Options:
N/A Damp Dry Signal
Temp Level
Wrinkle Prevent
N/A Damp Dry Signal
Temp Level
Wrinkle Prevent
N/A Damp Dry Signal
Temp Level
Wrinkle Prevent
Available
Options:
Temp Level Dries items to a damp level for items that do not
Wrinkle Prevent require an entire drying cycle.
Time Adjustment
Select a drying temperature based on the 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.
Temp Level
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber,
Wrinkle Prevent
plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Time Adjustment
N/A After a cycle is complete, the load is periodically
tumbled to avoid wrinkles until you are ready to
remove it.
Use a no heat (air dry) 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.
Cycle Details:
Gives the best drying in the shortest time.
Drying time varies based on fabric type,
load size, and dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature based on the
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.
Cycle Details: