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Timed Dry Cycles; Steam Cycles - Maytag MEDB955FW Manual

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Sensor Cycles (continued)
Items to Dry:
Cycle:
Shirts, blouses,
Wrinkle
permanent press,
Control
synthetics, lightweight
items
Undergarments,
Delicates
blouses, lingerie,
performance wear
*Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as sheets and towels. This cycle is not recommended for all
fabrics. For best results, this cycle should be run to completion without interruption to ensure sanitization. Do not interrupt cycle.
NOTE: You may select the "With Steam" setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is not available on Sanitize, PowerDry,
or Delicates. For these cycles, Wrinkle Prevent without Steam will be run to keep optimal clothes protected/performance.

Timed Dry Cycles

Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Use the "+" and "–" buttons to increase or decrease the time in 1-
minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in 5-minute increments. The maximum dry time is 150 minutes.
NOTE: All temperatures listed in the first row are available on all cycles unless otherwise stated. Temperatures shown in bold are the
default settings for that cycle.
Items to Dry:
Cycle:
Any load
Timed Dry
NOTE: Select Air Only
to dry foam, rubber,
plastic, or heat-
sensitive fabrics.
Small loads and
Rapid Dry
sportswear
NOTE: You may select the "Wrinkle Prevent with Steam" setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with
High and Medium temperature settings. Depending on settings, steam option may be disabled to protect clothing and to optimize
performance.

Steam Cycles

Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Temperatures shown in bold are the default settings for that cycle.
Items to Refresh:
Small Mixed Loads
You may select Wrinkle Prevent "With Steam", on some models, to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes.
Selecting the Drying Temperature
Items to Dry:
Towels and work clothes.
Sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear,
permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Foam, rubber, plastic, other heat-sensitive
fabrics.
Bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Temperature:
Low
Extra Low
Temperature:
High
Medium
Low
Very Low
Air Only
Low
Cycle:
Steam Refresh
Temperature:
High
Low to Medium
Air (no heat)
N/A
Description:
Uses a stepped drying temperature from Medium to Low for
improved moisture removal and enhanced fabric care. Cycle is
designed to help reduce wrinkles.
NOTE: Options Static Reduce and Steam Boost cannot be used
at the same time.
Uses a stepped drying temperature from Medium to Low to gently
dry delicate items.
Description:
Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do not require an
entire drying cycle. Select a drying temperature based on the type
of 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.
For small loads of 3-4 items.
Temperature:
Low
Description:
Heavyweight items
Medium-weight items
Uses unheated air to dry heat-sensitive items
Some items should only be line-dried
Description:
Use to smooth out wrinkles and
reduce odors from loads.
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