Cycle Guide - Maytag W11184905A-SP Use & Care Manual

CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
The default times mentioned below are for reference only. The exact cycle times will vary, depending on the load size and type.
Items to dry: Cycle:
Heavyweight items Heavy Duty
such as towels or
heavy work clothes
Work clothes, casual Normal
wear, mixed cottons,
sheets, corduroys
Shirts, blouses, Wrinkle Control
permanent press,
synthetics,
lightweight items
Undergarments, Delicates
blouses, lingerie,
performance wear
Large loads Sanitize
of heavyweight
items
Jackets, comforters, Bulky Items
pillows
Shirts, blouses, Regular
permanent press,
synthetics,
lightweight items
White, sturdy items Whites
Large loads Towels
of cotton towels,
heavyweight items
On steam models, you may select the "+Steam" setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium drying
†
temperature settings.
*On steam models only.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more
than 1/4 full.
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Drying
Dryness
Temperature:
Level:
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
High More
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
High More
Medium Normal
Low Less
Default
Available
Time: Options:
Wrinkle Prevent
1:06 †
Reduce Static*
Steam*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
Wrinkle Prevent
1:27 †
Reduce Static*
Steam*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
Wrinkle Prevent
47 †
Reduce Static*
Steam*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
Wrinkle Prevent
35
Reduce Static*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
Wrinkle Prevent
1:42 †
Extra Power
Wrinkle Prevent
59 †
Reduce Static*
Steam*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
Wrinkle Prevent
57 †
Reduce Static*
Steam*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
Wrinkle Prevent
†
52
Reduce Static*
Steam*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
1:07 Wrinkle Prevent
†
Reduce Static*
Steam*
Cycle Signal
Extra Power
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not tightly pack. Items need to tumble freely.
Cycle Details:
Offers stepped drying starting
with High heat followed by Medium
heat for enhanced fabric care
and energy savings.
Uses Medium heat to dry large
loads of mixed fabrics and items.
Normal is the most effi cient cycle.
Uses a stepped drying temperature
from Medium to Low for improved
moisture removal and enhanced
fabric care.
Uses Low heat to gently dry
delicate items.
This is a long cycle with High heat,
which has been proven to reduce
household bacteria. This cycle is not
recommended for all fabrics. Use for
large loads of heavyweight fabrics.
Use for drying large, bulky items;
do not overfi ll dryer drum. Partway
through the cycle, the signal will
sound for 2 minutes to indicate
when it is time to rearrange items
for optimal drying.
Uses Medium heat to dry large
loads of mixed fabrics and items.
Uses High heat to dry large loads
of white, sturdy fabrics and items.
This is a long cycle with High heat.
This cycle is not recommended for
all fabrics. Use for large loads of
heavyweight fabrics.