Maytag MGDE251YG Use & Care Manual page 9

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED AND STEAM CYCLES
Steam model
Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed Cycle, the
default time appears in the display.
Use the More Time/Less Time buttons
to increase or decrease the time in
1 minute increments. Press and
hold to change the time in 5 minute
increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
Selecting the Drying Temperature
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.
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:
Items to dry:
Any load Timed Dry
NOTE: Select Air
Dry to dry foam,
rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive
fabrics.
Small loads and Rapid Dry
sportswear (Non-Steam
models only)
Mixed Loads Freshen Up
(Non-Steam
models only)
Shirts, blouses, Custom
and slacks Refresh
(Steam
models only)
Mixed Loads Auto Refresh
(Steam
models only)
Non-Steam model
Drying Default
Temperature:
Time:
High 40
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Dry
27
High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Dry
20
High
Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Dry
Medium 15
20
High
Medium
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings
for that cycle.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles (on some models) are designed for use
with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and
refresh fabrics.
Using Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles 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 Dry.
Type of Load
Foam rubber – pillows, padded bras,
stuffed toys
Plastic – shower curtains, tablecloths
Rubber-backed rugs
Olefin, polypropylene, sheer nylon
*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: Air Dry setting is only available with Timed Cycles.
Available
Options:
Wrinkle Prevent Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
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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.
Wrinkle Prevent For small loads of 3-4 items.
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Wrinkle Prevent Use to reduce wrinkles, including from loads left in
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the dryer too long. Cycle run time may be manually
adjusted, and Temperature is selectable.
Wrinkle Prevent Use to reduce odors and light wrinkles.
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NOTE: Do not add dryer sheets.
Wrinkle Prevent Use to reduce wrinkles, including from loads left in
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the dryer too long. Cycle run time may be manually
adjusted, and Temperature is selectable.
NOTE: Do not add dryer sheets.
Est. Time*
(Minutes)
20–30
20–30
40–50
10–20
Cycle Details:
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