Check Your Vent System For Good Air Flow; Use Sensor Dry Cycles For Better Fabric Care And Energy Savings - Maytag Electric and gas dryer Use And Care Manual

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Good air flow
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and
improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in
good air flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper
venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by
the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of
who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a
venting specialist.
USE SENSOR DRY CYCLES FOR BETTER FABRIC CARE
AND ENERGY SAVINGS
Use the SENSOR DRY cycles to get the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During SENSOR DRY cycles,
drying air temperature or moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off
when the load reaches the selected dryness. The Energy Preferred cycle will provide optimal energy savings.
With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying.
Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.
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Maintain good air flow by:
Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
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Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)
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diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
Use the shortest length of vent possible.
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Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
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each bend and curve reduces air flow.
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Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at
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least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to
follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer
for final product check.
Clear away items from the front of the dryer.
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