Maytag MEDB835DW Use & Care Manual
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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than
1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
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You may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying
Temperature settings.
Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use the NORMAL
dryness level to provide optimal energy savings. Dryer performance and results may vary with service voltage less than 240.
Items
to dry:
Cycle:
Temperature:
Dry Level:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Large loads
of towels and
heavyweight
items
Power Dry
Energy Saver
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
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Static Reduce
This is a high heat cycle. Use
for large loads of heavyweight
fabrics such as cotton towels.
Heavyweight
items such as
towels or heavy
work clothes
Heavy Duty
Energy Saver
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
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Static Reduce
Offers stepped drying starting
with High heat followed by
Medium High heat for enhanced
fabric care and energy savings.
Jackets,
comforters,
pillows
Bedding
Energy Saver
Damp Dry
Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
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Static Reduce
Use for drying large, bulky
items; do not overfill dryer drum.
Partway through the cycle, the
signal will sound for 2 minutes
to indicate when it is time to
rearrange items for optimal
drying.
Heavyweight
items
Sanitize
Wrinkle Prevent
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w/o Steam
This is a long cycle with high heat
which has been proven to reduce
household bacteria. This cycle is
not recommended for all fabrics.
Use for loads of heavyweight
fabrics.
Work clothes,
casual wear,
mixed cottons,
sheets,
corduroys
Normal
Energy Saver
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
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Static Reduce
Starts at High Heat, quickly goes
to Medium High, and then ends
on Medium heat to dry large
loads of mixed fabrics and items.
Normal is the preferred energy
cycle. Energy Saver defaults on.
To reduce cycle time, at the cost
of energy savings turn Energy
Saver off.
Jeans and denim
Denim
Energy Saver
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
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Static Reduce
Stepped drying uses High heat
initially, followed by Medium heat
to drive moisture from jeans and
denim.
Shirts, blouses,
permanent
press, synthetics,
lightweight items
Wrinkle
Control
Energy Saver
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle
Prevent
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Static Reduce
Uses a stepped drying
temperature from Medium to Low
for improved moisture removal
and enhanced fabric care.
Undergarments,
blouses, lingerie,
performance
wear
Delicates
Energy Saver
Damp Dry Signal
Wrinkle Prevent
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Static Reduce
Uses a stepped drying
temperature from Medium to Low
to gently dry delicate items.