Stopping, Pausing, Or Restarting; Drying And Cycle Tips - Maytag Bravos W10201175A Use And Care Manual

To use a Sensor Cycle
■ Press POWER/CANCEL.
Turn the knob to desired Sensor Cycle.
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Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load. As the cycle runs, the
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control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for the
selected dryness level.
The initial preset temperature is the prefered setting for drying loads of different
garment types listed (see "Sensor Cycles"). If desired, one alternate temperature may
be selected to dry the load on a lower heat setting. The next time the same cycle is
selected, the alternate temperature is remembered and displayed. The original
(default) temperature may be reselected. The Delicate cycle does not offer an alternate
temperature.
■ Select the desired Options.
To make changes during a Sensor Cycle:
■ Press START/PAUSE.
■ Adjust Dryness Level.
NOTE: Dryness selections can be made only while using Sensor Cycles.
How the Sensi-Care™ Drying System Works
Moisture-sensing strips and temperature sensors inside the dryer drum monitor how fast
the load is drying, how hot the air should be, and when clothes are dry. The system
automatically stops the cycle to help save time and avoid overdrying.
To use a Timed Cycle
■ Turn knob to desired Timed Cycle.
■ Press the TIME ADJUST + (plus) or – (minus)
Press the + (plus) or – (minus) and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press
and hold the + (plus) or – (minus)
NOTE: The Time Adjust feature can be used only with the Timed Cycles and the
Custom Refresh cycle.
■ Press TEMP LEVEL until the desired temperature illuminates.
NOTE: The Temp Level feature can be used only with Timed Cycles and the Custom
Refresh cycle.
NOTE: During a Timed Cycle, you can change the settings for Time, Temp, the Wrinkle
Prevent setting, and the End Signal.
5. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, select OPTIONS. For more details, see "Options."
6. (OPTIONAL STEP) If desired, press END SIGNAL. A signal will sound to alert you when a
cycle ends. For more details, see "End Signal."
until the desired drying time is displayed.
and the time will change by 5-minute intervals.
7. Press START/PAUSE. Be sure the door is closed.
■ If you do not press Start within 5 minutes of selecting the cycle, the dryer
automatically shuts off.
■ If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing Start, press POWER/CANCEL.

Stopping, Pausing, or Restarting

To stop or pause your dryer at any time
Open the door or press START/PAUSE. Press POWER/CANCEL to cancel a cycle.
To restart the dryer
Close the door. Press START/PAUSE until dryer starts.
NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and
press Start within 5 minutes. If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will
shut off. Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer.

Drying and Cycle Tips

Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your load. If a Sensor Cycle is
running, the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing
the dryness level of your load. If a Timed Cycle is running, the display shows the exact
number of minutes remaining in the cycle.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles. Cool
Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down
depends on the load size and dryness level.
Drying tips
■ Follow care label directions when they are available.
■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions.
■ To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. This is
especially important for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
■ Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with lighter fabrics. This could cause
overdrying of lighter fabrics and lead to increased shrinkage or wrinkling.
Cycle tips
Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings.
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Refer to the Sensor, or Timed Preset Cycle Settings chart (in the "Cycles" section) for a
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guide to drying various loads.
Drying temperature and dryness level are preset when you choose a Sensor Dry
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Cycle. You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by pressing
Dryness and choosing More, Normal, Less, or Damp. The initial preset temperature is
the preferred setting; however, you may select an alternate drying temperature by
pressing TEMP LEVEL. Once selected, the new heat setting will be retained until reset
to the initial preset temperature. The Delicate cycle does not allow an alternate temp
to be selected.
■ If you wish to adjust the cycle length of a Timed Cycle, press the Timed Adjust
or – (minus). Adjust the temperature of a Timed Cycle by pressing Temp Level until the
desired temperature is selected.
NOTE: You cannot choose a dryness level with Timed Cycles.
+ (plus)
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