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AUTOMATIC DRY -
Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in
bold
are default settings for that cycle.
NOTE-
Government energy certifications for the Maytag Gas and Electric models were based on the Timed Dry cycle with the
Maximum drying temperature setting. The as - shipped defaults of Sensor Dry, Automatic Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, Wrinkle Shield
were not used.
CYCLE GUIDE — AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES
CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED DRY CYCLES
TIMED DRY -
Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
NOTE:
If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you
like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
Setting the Drying Temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
A High Heavy temperature setting may be used for drying
heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.
A Low Delicate to Medium Casual temperature setting may
be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets,
blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and
some knits.
Use the Air Fluff (no heat) setting for foam, rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE:
If you have questions about drying temperatures for
various loads, refer to the care label directions.
Items to dry:
Dryness Level:
Temperature /
Fabric:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
More Dry
Normal
Energy Preferred
Less Dry
High / Heavy
Temperature/
Fabric
End of Cycle
Signal
Automatic cycles give the best drying
in the shortest time. Drying time varies
based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting.
Select a drying temperature based on
the fabrics in your load. If you are unsure
of the temperature to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the
higher setting.
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Medium / Casual
Casual, shirts, pants,
lightweight items,
synthetics, delicates,
athletic wear
Low / Delicate
Items to dry:
Cycle:
Temperature:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Heavy or bulky items
High Heat
High
Temperature/
Fabric
End of Cycle
Signal
Completes drying if items are still damp.
Any load
Low Heat
Low
Use low to medium temperature to smooth out
wrinkles, such as those found in clothes packed
in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left
in the dryer too long.
Freshen Up
Any
Rubber, plastic, heat
sensitive fabrics
Air Fluff
No Heat
End of Cycle
Signal
No heat drying.
