Maytag MGDE500W - Performance 27" Gas Dryer Use And Care Manual page 8

Manual Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles Temperature Time
Load Type (Minutes)
TIMED DRY High 40
Heavyweight items, bulky items,
bedspreads, work clothes
TOUCHUP (on some models) Regular 15
Help to smooth out wrinkles
QUICK DRY High 25
Small loads
NOTES:
• A light next to each feature will glow yellow when the feature is
selected. The light will not glow when the selection is
unavailable with the cycle or option combinations selected.
• While a Timed Cycle is running, you can change the settings for
Time, Temperature, the WRINKLE PREVENT feature and the
cycle signals. Press the START-PAUSE button once to stop the
dryeb allowing you to select another cycle.
• Press the TIME ADJUST up or down buttons until the desired
drying time is displayed. Press TIME ADJUST, and the time will
change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold TIME ADJUST, and
the time will change by 5-minute intervals. The initial time
displayed is the actual drying time.
Temperature settings can be changed only with Timed Cycles.
Steam Cycles
In these cycles, a small amount of water is sprayed into the dryer
drum after several minutes of tumbling with heat. The dryer will
continue to tumble at Regular heat for the duration of the cycle. The
Steam cycles include Rapid Refresh and Custom Refresh. The heat
setting and cycle time are not adjustable for the Rapid Refresh cycle,
but can be adjusted for the Custom Refresh 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.
Steam Preset Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles Default Default Time
Load Type Temperature* (Minutes)*
RAPID REFRESH Regular 15
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles and reduce odors
from loads consisting of one
to four dry items.
CUSTOM REFRESH Regular 20
Helps to smooth out
wrinkles in loads [eft in the
dryer for an extended
period.
*NOTE: The Custom Refresh cycle has a minimum dry time of
15 minutes and a maximum dry time of 40 minutes. Only the
Regular and High temperature settings can be used for the Custom
Refresh cycle.
NOTE: During the Custom Refresh Cycle, you can change the
settings for Time, Temperature, the Wrinkle Prevent feature, and
Signal On/Off. I)uring the Rapid Refresh Cycle you can change the
Wrinkle Prevent and Signal On/Off features. To change other
settings, press START-PAUSE twice to stop the dryer and clear the
settings. Select another cycle or option.
Air Dry
Use the Air I)ry ternperature for iterns 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 I)ry or Air Only.
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 time to complete drying, if needed.
When using Air Dry or Air Only
• 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: Sensor Cycles are not available when using the Air Dry or
Air Only setting.
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WRINKLE PREVENT Feature
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as
soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKI_E PREVENT teature
periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep
wrinkles from forming.
• Press the WRINKI.E PREVENT feature to get up to 120 minutesof
heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. The Wrinkle
Prevent indicator light blinks when this option is selected and
that part of the cycle is occurring.
• Stop at any time by pressing the WRINKI.E PREVENT feature or
opening the dryer door.
• Other cycles will retain the WRINKLE PREVENT feature setting.
(For example, if you select the WRIN KI.E PREVENT feature in the
Normal cycle, the WRINKI_E PREVENT feature will be on the
next time you select the Normal cycle.)
NOTE: If you do not select the WRINKLE PREVENT feature, the
dryer stops after the cool clown period.