Using Your Dryer - Maytag MET3800XW1 Use And Care Manual

USING YOUR DRYER
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can resuJt in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injuryto
persons, read the iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS before
operating this dryer.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth
to remove dust from storing and shipping.
1,
Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight
up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash
screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see "Cleaning the Lint Screen:'
:2, Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door.
NOTE: Your model may have a different door than the one shown.
Some models have drop down doors.
Do not tightly pack the dryer; clothes should be able to
tumble freely.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire,
3, Select cycle
WRINKLE PREVENT
SENSOR DRY COOL_ 4_ TINED DRY
high heat DOWN 60
LEESDRY J'
ENERGY _50
PREFERRED% _40
MORE DRY,_,
..,,-30
FRESHENUP
20
_10
WRINKLE_ COOL DOWN
PREVENT_
COOL DOWN
%
LESS DRY/ _ % 20
SENSOR DRY ENERGY ! _ 1o AiR FLUFF
low heat PREFERRED MORE DRY
Select the desired cycle for your load. See "Cycle Guide"
for more information about each cycle.
SENSOR DRY Cycles
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load,
by turning the knob to dryness level.
Selecting More Dry, ENERGY PREFERRED, or Less Dry
automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut
off. Once a dry level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping
the cycle.
SENSOR DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest time.
Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness
setting.
NOTE: More Dry removes more load moisture. ENERGY
PREFERRED is used for a starting point for SENSOR DRY
cycles. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED for optimal energy
savings. Less Dry removes less moisture and is used for loads
you may want to put on a hanger to complete drying.
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