Maytag MEDB700BW, MEDB725BW, MEDB880BW, MEDB980BG, MEDB980BW Use And Care Manual

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BRAVOS® XL

ELECTRONIC DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

SÉCHEUSE

ÉLECTRONIQUE

BRAVOS® XL

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

ET D’ENTRETIEN

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ............................................................2

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM

FOR GOOD AIR FLOW .................................................4

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES ............................6

CYCLE GUIDE ............................................................... 8

USING YOUR DRYER .................................................10

ADDITIONAL FEATURES ................................................ 12

DRYER CARE .................................................................... 13

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................... 15

WARRANTY........................................................................ 18

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ...........................Back Cover

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Table des Matières

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................18

VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIRE ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ...21

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE

ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..........................................23

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ........................................25

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ............................... 29

CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES ............. 32

ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................... 33

DÉPANNAGE ...................................................................... 35

GARANTIE .......................................................................... 39

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .............. Couverture arrière

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DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Maintain good air ow by:

Cleaning your lint screen before each load.

Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

Use the shortest length of vent possible.

Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air ow.

Good Better

Good air ow

Along with heat, dryers require good air ow to efciently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See “Installation Instructions”.

The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air ow.

Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer.

Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the “Installation Instructions” supplied with your dryer for nal product check.

Clear away items from in front of the dryer.

Use Sensor cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying air temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.

With Timed Cycles, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying. Use Timed Cycles for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer

Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton garments with wrinkle-free nish may yield better results than those without. 100% cotton items may require additional touching up after the Steam Cycle.

Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with Steam Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.

It is not recommended to use Steam Cycles for items that have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior to using a Steam Cycle.

The Auto Refresh cycle is best for reducing light wrinkles in small to medium-sized loads of dry garments. For the Auto Refresh cycle, dry time automatically adjusts as the load size is sensed. Cycle run time cannot be manually adjusted.

The Custom Refresh cycle (on some models) is best for reducing wrinkles and odors in dry garments. For the Custom Refresh cycle, cycle times change depending on the number of garments you select to be refreshed.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Steam models

Non-steam models

POWER/CANCEL BUTTON

Press to turn the dryer on and off. Press again to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Use your dryer’s cycle control knob to select available cycles on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

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CYCLE MODIFIERS

Use these buttons to select available modiers for your cycles. Not all cycles and modiers are available on all models.

Temp Level

When using Timed Cycles or Auto Refresh, 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.

NOTE: Sensor Cycles use a preset temperature that is not adjustable.

Dryness Level

You may adjust the Dryness Level on Sensor Cycles, if desired.

NOTE: The Dryness Level modier is for use with Sensor cycles only.

Number of Garments (on some models)

When the Custom Refresh cycle is selected, choose the number of garments you want to refresh using the Number of Garments button.

NOTE: The Number of Garments modier is for use with the Custom Refresh cycle only.

CYCLE OPTIONS

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

Wrinkle Prevent/Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models)

If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, press Wrinkle Prevent to add up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On models with Wrinkle Prevent with Steam, a short steam cycle is added after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.

Drum Light

Press to turn the drum light on or off. The light will also turn on when the door is open, and turn off automatically after about 5 minutes.

Damp Dry Signal

When selected, a signal will sound during the drying cycle when the load is damp but not completely dry. This will allow you to take clothes out of the load that do not need to dry completely. This option is available on Heavy Duty, Normal, Denim, Bulky, Wrinkle Control, Sheets, Active Wear, Towels and Delicate cycles.

NOTE: The Damp Dry signal defaults to “ON” when using the Bulky cycle.

Cycle Signal

Use this button to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle on or off, or to adjust the volume of the signal.

NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when a button is pressed. Press and hold the Cycle Signal button for about three seconds to turn button sounds on or off.

Reduce Static (on some models)

Press to add the Reduce Static option to selected Sensor cycles (see Cycle Guide). The dryer will automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture into the load to help reduce static. This option adds approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time.

Steam Boost (on some models)

Steam Boost adds steam to the end of the Heavy Duty, Bulky, Normal, Sheets, Towels, or Denim cycle to help smooth wrinkles.

LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS BUTTONS

When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Sensor Cycles) or actual time remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed.

Use the buttons along the bottom of the display to adjust settings. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

Steam model shown

Airow

This indicator will show the status of airow through the dryer during Sensor cycles. The Detecting light comes on during the sensing phase at the beginning of cycle. The Good light will come on if no major vent blockage is detected. The Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airow issue is detected. For more information on maintaining good airow, see “Check Your Vent System for Good Airow”. The Airow sensing feature is available for Sensor cycles only.

NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Airow indicator will not light up. See “Dryer Displaying Code Message” in “Troubleshooting”section.

Steam (on some models)

This indicator will light when the Steam function is active. NOTE: Steam options are not available on all models

or on all cycles.

Done

This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed from the dryer. If the Wrinkle Prevent option has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if the DONE indicator is lit.

Check Lint Screen

The Check Lint Screen indicator will light when the drying cycle is complete as a reminder to clean the lint screen.

Wrinkle Prevent

This indicator will light if the Wrinkle Prevent option has been selected and is running. The dryer will continue to periodically tumble the load for up to 150 minutes (depending on model and selected settings) after the cycle has ended.

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. Default cycle times are estimated in minutes.

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. Use Sensor/Eco cycles on their default settings for optimal energy savings.

Items to dry: Cycle:

Performance fabrics, Active Wear Extra Low Very 32 Damp Dry Signal Use for drying active wear and exercise wear More Wrinkle Prevent† performance fabrics that require Normal Reduce Static special care. Less Damp

Large loads of cotton Towels High Very 56 Damp Dry Signal This is a long cycle with high heat towels, heavyweight More Wrinkle Prevent† to thoroughly dry towels. This cycle items Normal Reduce Static is not recommended for all fabrics. Less Steam Boost Use for large loads of heavyweight Damp fabrics such as cotton towels.

Towels, bedding, Sanitize High Very 65 Wrinkle Prevent† Extended high-heat drying cycle children’s clothing intended to help sanitize items such as bedding, towels, and baby wear. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics. For best results, run cycle to completion, do not interrupt.

Heavyweight items Heavy High Very 45 Damp Dry Signal Offers stepped drying starting such as towels or Duty* More Wrinkle Prevent† with High heat followed by Medium heavy work clothes Normal Reduce Static heat for enhanced fabric care Less Steam Boost and energy savings. Damp

Jackets, comforters, Bulky* Medium Very 55 Damp Dry Signal Use for drying large, bulky items; berll pillows More Wrinkle Prevent† do not overll dryer drum. Partway Normal Steam Boost through the cycle, the signal will Less sound for 2 minutes to indicate Damp when it is time to rearrange items for optimal drying.

Work clothes, casual Normal* Medium Very 38 Damp Dry Signal Uses Medium heat to dry large wear, mixed cottons, More Wrinkle Prevent† loads of mixed fabrics and items. sheets, corduroys Normal Reduce Static Normal is the preferred energy Less Steam Boost cycle. Damp

Shirts, blouses, Wrinkle Low Very 33 Damp Dry Signal Uses a stepped drying temperature permanent press, Control* More Wrinkle Prevent† from Medium to Low for improved synthetics, Normal Reduce Static moisture removal and enhanced lightweight items Less fabric care. Damp

Sheets, Sheets* Medium Very 40 Damp Dry Signal Uses Medium heat to dry sheets lightweight linens More Wrinkle Prevent† and lightweight linens. Normal Reduce Static Less Steam Boost Damp

Undergarments, Delicate* Extra Low Very 28 Damp Dry Signal Uses Extra Low heat to gently blouses, lingerie, More Wrinkle Prevent† dry delicate items. performance wear Normal Reduce Static Less Damp

Jeans and denims Denim* Medium Very 50 Damp Dry Signal Stepped drying uses High heat More Wrinkle Prevent† initially, followed by Medium heat Normal Reduce Static to drive moisture from jeans and Less Steam Boost denims. Damp

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Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

* Sensor/Eco cycle

Drying

Temperature:

Dryness

Level:

Default

Time:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

Load Size Recommendations

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.

CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLES

Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles

When you select a Timed Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Use the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the time in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the time in 5 minute increments.

The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.

Items to dry:

Small loads and Small Load High 18 Wrinkle Prevent† For small loads of 3-4 items. sportswear Medium Low Extra Low Air Only

Any load Timed Dry High 40 Wrinkle Prevent† Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do NOTE: Select Air Medium not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying Only to dry foam, Low temperature based on the type of fabrics in your rubber, plastic, or Extra Low load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select heat-sensitive Air Only for a load, select the lower setting rather than the fabrics higher setting.

Small to lightweight Freshen Up High 20 Wrinkle Prevent Use for drying or freshening small to lightweight medium loads (for non-steam Medium medium loads. models) Low Extra Low Air Only

Cycle:

Temperature:

Drying

Default

Time:

Selecting the Drying Temperature

A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.

A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.

Use a no heat (Air Only) 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.

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

†

Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLES

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle. Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.

Items to

refresh:

Mixed loads Custom Medium 14 Wrinkle Prevent† This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors Refresh Reduce Static from dry garments. Select the number of garments (on some to be refreshed. Cycle time will increase depending models) on number of garments selected.

Shirts, blouses, Auto High 22 Wrinkle Prevent† Use to reduce light wrinkles from small to mediumand slacks Refresh Medium Reduce Static sized loads of dry items. Dry time will automatically adjust when the load size is sensed. Cycle run time cannot be manually adjusted. Temperature is selectable. Do not add dryer sheets.

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Or Wrinkle Prevent with Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Prevent with Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

Cycle:

Drying

Temperature:

Default

Time:

Available

Options:

Cycle Details:

Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.

Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items,

not more than 1/4 full.

Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

USING YOUR DRYER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

1. Clean the lint screen

3. Press POWER/CANCEL

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove. Push the lint screen rmly back into place.

For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care”.

2. Load the dryer

Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.

IMPORTANT: Do not overload the dryer. Items need to tumble freely. Overloading can lead to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling.

Press the POWER/CANCEL button to turn on the dryer.

4. Select the desired cycle

Steam models

Non-steam models

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for more information about each cycle.

NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.

5. Adjust cycle modiers, if desired

Steam model shown

7. Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle

Press and hold the START/PAUSE button to begin the cycle.

You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you have selected a Sensor Cycle, Timed Cycle, or Steam Cycle. See the “Cycle Guide” for detailed information.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles. Not all cycles are on all models.

Sensor Cycles:

You can select a different Dryness Level, depending on your load, by pressing the Dryness Level button. Selecting Very, More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will shut off. Once the Dryness Level is set, it cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.

Sensor cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

Timed Cycles:

When you select a Timed Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease the time in 1 minute increments. Press and hold to change the time in 5 minute increments.

The default temperature may be changed by pressing the Temp Level button until the desired dry temperature is lit.

Steam Cycles: Auto Refresh with Steam:

Reduces odors and light wrinkles from small to medium-sized loads of dry items. Dry time will automatically adjust when the load size is sensed. Medium or High Temp Levels may be selected.

Custom Refresh with Steam:

This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry garments. Select the number of garments to be refreshed. Cycle time will increase depending on number of garments selected.

6. Select any additional options

8. Remove garments promptly

after cycle is nished

Steam model shown

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select the Wrinkle Prevent/Wrinkle Prevent with Steam option before pressing Start/Pause.

Steam model

Changing the Sensor Cycle settings to increase drying time

If all your loads on all Sensor Cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like or are too dry, you may change the default settings to increase or decrease the default dryness level.

Your sensor drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions or personal preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your sensor cycles, not just the current cycle/load.

There are 5 drying settings, they will appear in the time display:

01 Factory preset dryness level. 02 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time. 03 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time. 04 Much damper clothes, 30% less drying time. 05 Slightly damper clothes, 15% less drying time.

Non-steam model

Steam model shown

Add additional options such as Reduce Static, Wrinkle Prevent, Wrinkle Prevent with Steam and/or Steam Boost by pressing the button for that option.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

To change the drying settings:

NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer

is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (the Power button is off) to adjust the default settings.

1. Before starting a cycle, press and hold the Dryness

Level button for 6 seconds.

2. Press the Dryness Level button to select the dryness

level shown in the time display: 01, 02, 03, 04, or 05.

3. Press START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level

setting.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

USING THE DRYING RACK

To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, follow the instructions included in your dryer drum. Remove and discard any packing material before use.

Use the Drying Rack for items that you do not want to tumble dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you use the drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains stationary.

The drying rack is intended for use with the Timed Dry cycles only. The drying rack cannot be used with Sensor cycles.

To use the drying rack:

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen.

1. Open dryer door.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

CHANGING THE DRUM LIGHT

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.

To change the drum light:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the

back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

2. Align the two hooks on the front of the drying rack with

the holes in the dryer door opening and press down fully into holes. Rest the rear support on the dryer back ledge.

3. Place wet items on top of the drying rack. Allow space

around items for air to circulate. The drying rack does not move, but the drum will rotate; be sure to leave adequate clearance between items and the inside of the dryer drum. Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between drying rack grille.

4. Close the door.

5. Select a Timed Dry/Air Only, or Low Temperature cycle.

Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only setting.

6. When the cycle is selected, the Estimated Time

Remaining display shows the default time. You can change the actual time in the cycle by increasing or decreasing the cycle time.

7. Start the dryer. NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint

accumulated from items dried on the drying rack after the cycle is nished.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with

a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

DRYER CARE

CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air ow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR

To clean dryer drum

1. Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low

concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.

2. Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.

3. Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum

OR Use a microber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle

to clean the drum and a second microber towel to dry.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye.

REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualied appliance servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Every load cleaning

The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light to remind you to clean the lint screen after each load. A screen blocked by lint will increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen

with your ngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen rmly back into place. IMPORTANT:

Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.

If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting Requirements” in the “Installation Instructions”.

As needed cleaning

Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.

Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash:

1. Roll lint off the screen with your ngers.

2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3. Wet a nylon brush with

hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel.

Reinstall screen in dryer.

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