Maytag Dryer Quick Start Guide

Operating Instructions

[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.

[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 result in death, explosion, or fire.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.

Getting Started: Dryer Quick Start Guide

[Clean Lint Screen]
[Load Clothes]; then [Close Door]
[Power On/Cancel]
[Select Cycle and Settings]
[Press Start/Pause]

Cycle Guide - Normal Cycle

If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Use Sensor Cycle 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. The exact cycle times will vary, depending on the load size and type. Options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

Normal Cycle Details:

Items to Dry: Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys
Cycle: Normal
Temperature: Medium
Description: Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is the most efficient cycle.

NOTE: Government energy certifications for this model were based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature Setting, Normal Dryness Level. The as-shipped defaults were the same as the Government Energy Certification Settings except the Default Temperature Setting of Medium was adjusted to the Highest temperature setting.

Online Ordering Information

For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner's Manual included with your machine.

For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://www.maytag.com/owners, or in Canada https://www.maytag.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.

Online Resources:

[Register Product]
[Manuals & Downloads]
[Troubleshooting & FAQ]
[Replacement Parts]
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[Schedule Service]
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Button Descriptions

POWER/CANCEL: Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB: Use the Cycle Control knob to select available cycles on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See the online "Cycle Guide" for details. The Cycle Control Knob can also be pressed to activate the Extra Power option for harder-to-dry loads. See the "Options" section for more information.
START/PAUSE: Touch and hold until LED counts down "3-2-1" and the dryer starts; or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS: When you select a cycle, its settings will light up and the estimated time remaining (for Sensor Cycles) or actual time remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed. See online "Cycle Guide" for details. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

Control Panel Features & Indicators

More Time/Less Time: Touch More Time or Less Time with Timed Cycles to increase or decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Quick Dry cycle.

Temp: When using any cycle except Sanitize, you may select a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the load. Follow garment label instructions.

Dryness: When using Sensor Cycles, you may select a Dryness level based on the type of load you are drying (except for the Sanitize cycle).

Check Vent Indicator: This feature is available for Sensor Cycles only. It indicates the status of airflow through the dryer and the dryer vent system. During the sensing phase, the Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected. This light will stay on for the entire cycle. Should the Check Vent light illuminate, refer to the online "Troubleshooting" section for potential solutions. The light clears upon cycle completion, touching Power, or opening the door. Poor airflow can impact dry times and performance.

Control Lock: The [Control Lock Icon] (key icon) will illuminate when controls are locked. To unlock, touch and hold Control Lock for at least 3 seconds. This function may be enabled after a power failure.

Cycle Status Indicators

The Cycle Status indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models. See the online "Cycle Guide" for cycle details.

Sensing: [Sensing Indicator] will light during Sensor Cycles to indicate the moisture sensor is operating.
Wet: [Wet Indicator] The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.
Damp: [Damp Indicator] The load still has moisture remaining, a good point to remove a garment or air dry or iron.
Cool Down: [Cool Down Indicator] The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now tumbling the load without heat to cool it down and reduce wrinkling.
End: [End Indicator] This indicates the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed. If Wrinkle Prevent was selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load.

Options

Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

Wrinkle Prevent: If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Prevent to add up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On steam models, on some cycles, you may select the "+Steam" setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.
Static Reduce (steam models only): Touch to add this option to selected Sensor Cycles. The dryer will automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture into the load to help reduce static. This option adds approximately 3 minutes to the total cycle time.
Steam (steam models only): Steam adds steam to the end of certain Sensor Cycles to help smooth wrinkles. It is not available on Sanitize, Delicates, Steam Refresh, or Timed Cycles. Steam can be used with High or Medium heat settings. This option adds approximately 15 minutes to the total cycle time.
Cycle Signal: Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle on or off. Touch Cycle Signal to turn sounds on or off.
Control Lock: Use to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid an accidental change in cycle options or preferences during a drying cycle. Touch and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls. During this time, the LED display will count down "3-2-1." Once locked, the Control Lock icon will illuminate.
Extra Power: The Extra Power option can be used with both Sensor and Timed Dry Cycles. Press the Cycle Control knob to activate it, providing an additional 10 minutes of cycle time (including additional heat and tumbling, where applicable). When activated, the Cycle Control knob will illuminate, and the estimated time remaining will show an additional 10 minutes.

Contact Information

If you need to contact Maytag Brand Appliances, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.

United States:
1-800-344-1274
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Canada:
1-800-688-2002
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre
200-6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

Model Numbers: W11356334A, W11356662A-SP

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