Maytag MGD5870TW0, MGD5830TW0, MGD5821TW0, MGD5820TW0, MGD5805TW0 Owner’s Manual

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DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS

This information covers several different models. Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may not have all the cycles and
features described.

CYCLE LOAD TYPE FEATURE TEMPERATURE

SENSOR DRY Most loads Senses moisture level in load and Any

Energy Preferred automatically shuts off when load

reaches the selected dryness.

JEANS Denims Thoroughly dries denims. Medium or High

TOWELS Towels, mattress pads, quilts Thoroughly dries extra-heavy items. High

DELICATES Small loads, lightweight items Gently dries delicate items. Low or Ex-Low

WRINKLE PREVENT Any load Periodically starts and stops dryer, No heat

FEATURE tumbling the load to avoid wrinkling.

COOL DOWN All loads Cools the load to make it easier to No heat

TIMED DRY Heavy, bulky or lightweight items Completes drying if items are still damp. Any

HEAVY DRY Large or heavy items such as Evenly dries large or heavy loads. High

thick towels or robes

DAMP DRY Any load Dries items to a damp level or items that Any

FRESHEN UP Any load Helps to smooth out wrinkles, such as Low or Medium

AIR FLUFF Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive No-heat drying. No heat

fabrics

handle.

do not require an entire drying cycle.

those found in clothes packed in a heat depending
suitcase or in items wrinkled from being on fabrics in load
left in the dryer too long.

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IntelliDry ®SENSOR DRY System
SENSOR DRY cycles may be used to dry most loads. Your dryer

uses the electronic SENSOR DRY system. The control senses the
moisture level in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the

selected dryness.

The Cycle Control knob does not move until the load is almost

dry. After the Cool Down, the knob automatically turns to an Off
area and tumbling stops.

Most loads may be dried using the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting. At the end of the cycle, check the dryness of the load.

• If the load is drier than you like, you may select a setting closer
to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.

• If the load is not as dry as you like, you may complete drying
using the Timed Dry cycle. The next time you dry a similar
load, you may select a setting closer to Very Dry.

NOTE: Drying time with an automatic cycle varies according to

the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting.

WRINKLE PREVENT Setting

• Optional
You may set the WRINKLE PREVENT selector knob to ON.
Dryer will periodically start and stop, tumbling the load without

heat for up to 90 minutes after the cycle ends,

• WRINKLE PREVENT Plus Setting
You may choose 30 or 90 minutes of periodic unheated
tumbling after the cycle ends.

NOTE: A signal will sound periodically when the WRINKLE
PREVENT setting is selected, but only if the End of Cycle signal is

also selected.

You may select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your
load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load,
select the lower setting rather than the higher setting.

Temperature Tips

If your dryer has multiple heat settings:

• 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.

• An extra-low heat setting may be used for drying lightweight
items such as lingerie.

• You may use a no heat (air) setting for 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.

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The End of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is complete. On
some models the End of Cycle Signal is fixed. On others the End
of Cycle Signal is selectable and the signal will sound only if set to

On.
If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the End of

Cycle Signal is on, the signal sounds every few minutes. The
signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control

knob to Off.

TIMED DRY

These cycles may be used to complete drying if items are still

damp after the automatic cycle.

Timed Dry is also useful for:

• Heavyweight or bulky items that require a longer drying time.

• Lightweight items that require a short drying time.

The drying rack is useful for machine drying items you would not
necessarily want to tumble dry or that you would normally line dry
(for example, pillows, stuffed toys).

For information on ordering, please refer to the service numbers
located on the front page of the dryer user instructions or contact

the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.