Maytag MEDB750YW, MEDB800YW, MEDB850YG, MEDB850YW, MEDB950YG Use & Care Guide

BRAVOS®	SÉCHEUSE
ELECTRONIC DRYER	ÉLECTRONIQUE BRAVOS®
USE AND CARE GUIDE	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...........................................	5
CYCLE GUIDE..................................................................................	7
USING YOUR DRYER.....................................................................	9
ADDITIONAL FEATURES............................................................	11
DRYER CARE.................................................................................	12
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	14
WARRANTY....................................................................................	17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE......................................	Back Cover

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 ...........................................................		22
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES.........................................................		24
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE..............................................		26
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES..........................		29
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................................		30
DÉPANNAGE..................................................................................		33
GARANTIE.......................................................................................		35
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................	Couverture arrière

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DRYER SAFETY

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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Good air flow

Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently 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 flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.

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. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist.

Maintain good air flow by:

νCleaning your lint screen before each load.

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

νUse the shortest length of vent possible.

νUse no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air flow.

Good Better

νRemove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

νRemove 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 final product check.

νClear 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 DRY 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

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

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

νIt 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.

νThe 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.

νThe 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.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

Not all features and cycles are available on all models.

Steam models

1		2		3		4

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5			5
Non-steam models
1	2	3	4

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1	POWER/CANCEL BUTTON	4	CYCLE MODIFIERS
	Press to turn the dryer on and off. Press		Use these buttons to select available modifiers for your cycles.
	again to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.		Not all cycles and modifiers are available on all models.
2	CYCLE CONTROL KNOB		Temp Level
	Use your dryer’s cycle control knob to select available cycles		When using Timed Cycles or Auto Refresh, you may select

	on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry	a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying.
		Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the load.
	load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
		Follow garment label instructions.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

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

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 modifier 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 modifier is for use with the Custom Refresh cycle only.

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5CYCLE OPTIONS

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.

6LED 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

Airflow

This indicator will show the status of airflow 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 airflow issue is detected. For more information on maintaining good airflow, see “Check Your Vent System

for Good Airflow”. The Airflow sensing feature is available for Sensor cycles only.

NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Airflow 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.

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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. 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.

	Performance fabrics,	Active Wear	Extra Low			Damp Dry Signal	Use for drying active wear and performance
	exercise wear			Very	32	Wrinkle Prevent†	fabrics that require special care
				More		Reduce Static
	Large loads of cotton	Towels	High	Normal		Damp Dry Signal	This is a long cycle with high heat to thoroughly
	towels, heavyweight			Less	56	Wrinkle Prevent†	dry towels. This cycle is not recommended for
	items			Damp		Reduce Static	all fabrics. Use for large loads of heavyweight
						Steam Boost	fabrics such as cotton towels.
	Towels, bedding,	Sanitize	High				Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to
	children’s clothing			Very	65	Wrinkle Prevent†	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 Duty*	High			Damp Dry Signal	Offers stepped drying starting with High heat
	such as towels or				45	Wrinkle Prevent†	followed by Medium heat for enhanced fabric
	heavy work clothes					Reduce Static	care and energy savings.
						Steam Boost
	Jackets, comforters,	Bulky*	Medium			Damp Dry Signal	Use for drying large, bulky items; do not overfill
	fiberfill pillows						dryer drum. Partway through the cycle, the
					55	Wrinkle Prevent†
						Steam Boost	signal will sound for 2 minutes to indicate when
							it is time to rearrange items for optimal drying.
	Work clothes, casual	Normal*	Medium			Damp Dry Signal	Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of mixed
	wear, mixed cottons,				38	Wrinkle Prevent†	fabrics and items. Normal is the preferred
	sheets, corduroys					Reduce Static	energy cycle.
				Very		Steam Boost
	Shirts, blouses,	Wrinkle	Low				Uses a stepped drying temperature from
				More		Damp Dry Signal
	permanent press,	Control*		Normal	33	Wrinkle Prevent†	Medium to Low for improved moisture removal
	synthetics, lightweight			Less		Reduce Static	and enhanced fabric care.
	items
				Damp
	Sheets, lightweight	Sheets*	Medium			Damp Dry Signal	Uses Medium heat to dry sheets and lightweight
	linens				40	Wrinkle Prevent†	linens.
						Reduce Static
						Steam Boost
	Undergarments,	Delicate*	Extra Low			Damp Dry Signal	Uses Extra Low heat to gently dry delicate items.
	blouses, lingerie,
					28	Wrinkle Prevent†
	performance wear					Reduce Static
	Jeans and denims	Denim*	Medium			Damp Dry Signal	Stepped drying uses High heat initially, followed
					50	Wrinkle Prevent†	by Medium heat to drive moisture from jeans
						Reduce Static	and denims.
						Steam Boost
†	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

Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for	Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items,	Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
not more than 1/4 full.	Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

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CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED 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.

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.

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 mediumweight 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 heatsensitive fabrics.

Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.

	Items to dry:	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available	Cycle Details:
			Temperature:	Time:	Options:
	Any load	Timed Dry	High			Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do not require an
	NOTE: Select Air Only to dry		Medium	40		entire drying cycle. Select a drying termperature based on the type
	foam, rubber, plastic, or heat-		Low			of fabrics in your load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
	sensitive fabrics		Extra Low			for a load select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.
	Small loads and sportswear	Small Load	Air Only	18	Wrinkle	For small loads of 3-4 items.
					Prevent†
	Small to lightweight medium	Freshen Up	High			Use for drying or freshening small to lightweight medium loads.
	loads	(for non-	Medium
		steam	Low	20
		models)	Extra Low
			Air Only

† 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:	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
			Temperature:	Time:	Options:
	Mixed loads	Custom Refresh	Medium
		(on some models)		14
					Wrinkle Prevent†
	Shirts, blouses, and	Auto Refresh
					Reduce Static
	slacks		High	22
			Medium

Cycle Details:

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.

Use to reduce light wrinkles from small to mediumsized 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.

† 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	Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3-4 items,	Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
not more than 1/4 full.	Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

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USING YOUR DRYER

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

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. Wet lint is hard to remove. Push the lint screen firmly 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.

3. Press POWER/CANCEL

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.

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5. Adjust cycle modifiers, if desired				7. Press START/PAUSE to begin cycle

Steam model shown

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

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.

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

8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished

Steam model shown

	Promptly remove garments
	after cycle has completed to
	reduce wrinkling. If you will
	be unable to remove the load		Non-steam
	promptly, select the Wrinkle	Steam model
			model
	Prevent™/Wrinkle Prevent with

Steam option before pressing

Start/Pause.

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.

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.

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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.

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 finished.

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.

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.

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