Maytag MEDB850WB - 29" Electric Dryer Use And Care Manual page 7

Steam Cycles
Use Steam Cycles to help smooth out wrinkles from dry items, such
as clothes that have been worn or clothes that have been [eft in the
dryer too long. When a Steam Cycle is selected, the estimated time
remaining display shows the actual time remaining in the cycle.
NOTE: Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments
with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than those without.
Use of a fabric softener sheet is not recommended with steam cycles
as it may cause temporary staining on the clothes.
Rapid
Refresh Small Load
This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors
from loads consisting of one to four dry items of wrinkle-free cotton,
cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetic garments. In
this cycle, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer drum
after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The dryer will continue
to tumble with heat followed by a brief coo[ down. The heat [eve[
and cycle time are not adjustable.
Custom Refresh
This cycle is best for touching up clothes that have been left in the
dryer too long. In this cycle, a small amount of water is sprayed into
the dryer drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The dryer
will continue to tumble with heat followed by a brief coo[ down. The
dry time and temperature can be adjusted for this cycle.
NOTE: Overloading the dryer may not yield the same results.
Steam Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles Default Default Time
Load Type Temperature* (Minutes)*
RAPID REFRESH Medium 15
Small Load
CUSTOM REFRESH Medium 20
*Temp I.eve[ and Time Adjust are selectab[e only for the Custom
Refresh cycle.
NOTE: The Custom Refresh cycle has a minimum dry time of
15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes. Only the
Medium and Regular temperature settings can be used for the
Custom Refresh cycle.
-limed Cycles
Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and a
drying temperature. When a Timed Cycle is selected, the Estimated
Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining in your
cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by pressing TIME
ADJUST + (plus) or - (minus). See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and
Options."
NOTE: Timed Cycles may also be used with the drying rack. See
"Drying Rack Option."
Timed Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles Default Default Time
Load Type Temperature (Minutes)
TIMED DrY High 40
Heavyweight, bulky items, Regular
work clothes
RAPID DRY Regular 23
Small loads
FRESHEN UP Medium 20
(on some models)
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Sensor Cycle Modifiers
Use the DRYNESS I_EVEL button to select dryness levels for the
Sensor Cycles. Press DRYNESS I.EVEI. until the desired Dryness
setting illuminates.
The preset dryness setting is Normal when a Sensor Cycle is
selected. You can select a different Dryness I_evel, depending on
your load, by pressing I)RYNESS I.EVEI. and choosing More,
Normal, I_ess, or Damp. Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp
automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will shut
off. Once a I)ryness I.evel is set, it cannot be changed without
stopping the cycle.
The initial preset temperature is the preferred setting for drying
clothes; howeveb if desired, one alternate temperature may be
selected to dry the load on a lower heat setting. Once the alternate
temperature has been selected, the next time the same cycle is
selected, the alternate temperature is remembered and displayed.
The original (default) temperature may be reselected. The Delicate
and Bulky cycles (on Steam model) do not offer an alternate
temperatu re.
NOTE: Dryness I.evel selections cannot be used with the Timed or
Steam Cycles.
Timed Cycle Modifiers
Use the TEMP LEVEl_ button to select temperatures for the Timed
Cycles. Press TEMP I.EVEI. until the desired temperature setting
illuminates.
Air Fluff
Use the Air Fluff Modifier for items that require drying without heat
such as rubbeb plastic, and heat-sensitive fabrics. This table shows
examples of items that can be dried using Air Fluff.
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
O[efin, po[ypropy[ene, sheer nylon 10 - 20
*Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Fluff
• 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 Fluff is not available with Sensor Cycles.