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.
Quick Start Steps
Step 1: Clean Lint Screen
Description: Visually represented by a hand cleaning a dryer lint screen.
Step 2: Load Clothes
Description: Visually represented by clothes being placed into a dryer drum.
Step 3: Turn Power On
Description: Visually represented by a finger pressing a power button.
Step 4: Close Door; then Select Cycle and Settings
Description: Visually represented by a dryer door being closed and a control panel with a knob being turned.
Step 5: Press START/PAUSE
Description: Visually represented by a finger pressing a start/pause button.
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.
| Items to Dry | Cycle | "How to Dry": Description |
|---|---|---|
| Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys | Normal | Medium heat used to dry large loads of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is the most efficient cycle. |
NOTE: These clothes dryer's Government energy certifications were based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature Setting and More Dryness Level. The as-shipped defaults of Normal, Medium / High Temperature and Wrinkle Prevent Off were used except the Normal Dryness Level was changed to the More Dryness Level Setting and the Temperature Setting was changed from Medium / High to High.
NOTE: These clothes dryer's Government energy certifications were based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature setting and Normal Dryness Level. The as-shipped defaults of Normal, Medium / High Temperature and Wrinkle Prevent Off were used except the Temperature Setting was changed from Medium / High to High. Cycles that are available for post-sale download may use more energy than the Normal cycle, upon which the energy use rating of this dryer is based.
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, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit:
- https://www.maytag.com/owners (United States)
- https://www.maytag.ca/owners (Canada)
This may save you the cost of a service call.
Button Descriptions
1. POWER/CANCEL
Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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 acceptable 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).
5. 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.
Reduce Static (on some models)
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 (Timed Dry, Quick Dry). 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 unintended change in cycle options or preferences during a drying cycle. Touch and hold Control Lock for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED display will count down "3-2-1." Once the controls are 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 the Extra Power option, which provides an additional 10 minutes of cycle time (including additional heat and tumbling, where applicable). When Extra Power is activated, the Cycle Control knob will illuminate and the estimated time remaining on the display will show an additional 10 minutes.
Cycle Status Indicators
The Cycle Status indicators show the progress of a cycle. Touch a button for the desired drying cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models. See the online "Cycle Guide" for cycle details.
- Sensing: The Sensing indicator will light during Sensor Cycles to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This indicator will not light during Timed Cycles or options such as Wrinkle Prevent.
- Wet: The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.
- Damp: The load still has moisture remaining, a good point in the cycle to remove a garment to air dry or iron.
- Cool Down: The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now tumbling the load without heat to cool it down and reduce wrinkling.
- End: This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Prevent has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if "End" is displayed.
- Check Vent: The Check Vent indicator is a feature available for Sensor Cycles only. This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer and the dryer vent system for the dryer's life. During the sensing phase at the beginning of the cycle, 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 to the issue. The light will be cleared upon completion of the cycle, touching Power, or opening the door. It will continue to illuminate during the cycle unless the root cause is resolved.
Control Panel Overview
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.
Description of Control Panel Layout: The panel includes a display screen showing cycle status and time, a POWER/CANCEL button (⚡), a CYCLE CONTROL KNOB (which can be pressed for Extra Power), a START/PAUSE button (▶️/⏸️), and various option buttons such as More Time, Less Time, Temp, Dryness, Wrinkle Prevent, Reduce Static, Steam, Cycle Signal, Control Lock (?), and Extra Power. Indicators include Sensing, Wet, Damp, Cool Down, End, and Check Vent (⚠️).
Contact Information
If you need to contact Maytag Brand Appliances for support, use the information listed below for the appropriate region:
United States
Phone: ? 1-800-344-1274
Address: Maytag Brand Appliances, Customer experience Center, 553 Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Canada
Phone: ? 1-800-688-2002
Address: Maytag Brand Appliances, Customer experience Centre, 200-6750 Century Ave., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
