Maytag YMED5500FW, YMED5500FC, YMED5100DW, YMED5100DC, YMED4300DW Owner's Manual
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Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
ELECTRONIC DRYER
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE
W10804690A
W10804691A - SP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY ....................................................................................... 2
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................4
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ............5
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
DRYER SAFETY
TABLE DE MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........................................................ 19
ACCESSOIRES ....................................................................................21
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE
POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ............................................ 22
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ............ 23
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ............................................................. 25
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................... 27
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES............................... 29
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................................... 30
DÉPANNAGE ......................................................................................... 32
GARANTIE .............................................................................................. 36
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .................................Couverture arrière
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IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
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ACCESSORIES
Customize your new washer and dryer with the following
genuine Maytag accessories. For more information on options
and ordering, contact your dealer, call us at 1-800-901-2042,
or visit: www.maytag.com/accessories.
In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777, or visit: www.maytag.ca
15" Pedestal
Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and
dryer to a more comfortable working height.
The large drawer provides convenient storage.
Stack Kit
If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows
the dryer to be installed on top of the washer.
Drying Rack
The Drying Rack provides a
stationary drying surface for items
such as sweaters and tennis shoes.
See the “Additional Features”
section for more information.
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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Maintain good air flow by:
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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
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Replace plastic or foil vent material
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid
vent material.
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Use the shortest length of vent possible.
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Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system.
Each bend and curve reduces air flow.
Good
Better
Good airflow
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.
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.
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Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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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 final product check.
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Clear away items from the 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 Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying.
Use Timed Dry 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 (on some models)
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Results 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 cycles that use steam.
n
Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with cycles
that use steam. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
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Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior
to using cycles that use steam.
n The Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles
and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of
wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits,
and synthetics.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
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.
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POWER/CANCEL
1
Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
2
Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. Sensor
Cycles are Power Dry, Normal, Delicates, Sanitize (on some
models), Bedding (on some models), and Wrinkle Control
(on some models). Timed Cycles are Timed Dry and Rapid
Dry. The Steam Cycle (on some models) is Refresh. See
“Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START/PAUSE
3
Touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle,
or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS
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When you select a cycle, its settings will light up and the
Estimated Cycle Time (for Sensor Cycles) or actual time
remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed. On 2-digit
displays, for times longer than 99 minutes, hours will be
displayed followed by minutes.
See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle.
Not all settings are available with all cycles.
–/+ (Timed Dry Adjust)
Touch “+” or “–” with Timed Cycles to increase
or decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Rapid
Dry cycle.
Temperature
When using Timed Cycles or 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
When using Sensor Cycles (except for the Sanitize
cycle), you may select a Dryness Level based on the
type of load you are drying.
NOTE: Dryness Level is for use with Sensor Cycles only.
Wrinkle Prevent
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch
Wrinkle Prevent to add up to 140 minutes of periodic
tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On some cycles, you
may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam
cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.
Energy Saver
Touch to activate the Energy Saver option, which allows
you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly
lower heat level. Energy Saver will increase drying times
by approximately 40 minutes; the LED Display will reflect
this time.
Energy Saver is only available for Normal. For optimal
energy, turn on the Energy Saver option. For optimal time,
turn off the Energy Saver option.
NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads.
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OPTIONS
Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles
and options are available on all models.
My Cycle
If you have a favorite cycle with custom settings that you
use frequently, you can use the My Cycle feature to keep
your preferred settings ready to use. To save the cycle
press and hold MY CYCLE (approximately 3 seconds)
until a beep sounds and the letters “SET” are displayed on
your machine. When selecting My Cycle refer to the LCD
display for additional options and settings.
Drum Light
Touch to turn the LED drum light on or off. The light
will also turn on when the door is open, and turn off
automatically after about 5 minutes.
Reduce Static
Touch 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.
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Steam Boost
Steam Boost adds steam to the end of the Heavy Duty, Bedding, or Normal cycle to help smooth wrinkles. Steam Boost 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.
NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when
a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold Cycle
Signal for about one second 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 of the dryer. During this time, the LED
Display will count down 3-2-1. Once the controls
are locked, the LED Display will display “Lc” or “Loc.”
NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when
recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and
hold CONTROL LOCK for at least 3 seconds.
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CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS
Appearance may vary.
The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all
indicators are available on all models.
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.
Check Vent
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. The light will be cleared
when selecting a new cycle, touching POWER, or opening the
door after the cycle has completed. This feature is available
during Sensor and Steam cycles only. For more information
on maintaining good airflow, see “Check Your Vent System for
Good Airflow”.
NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check
Vent indicator will not light up. See “Troubleshooting” section.
Good Airflow
This indicator will light if there is no major vent blockage.
Steaming
This indicator will light when a steam function is active.
NOTE: Steam is not available on all cycles.
Done
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
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.
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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that 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 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.
Items to dry: Cycle:
Heavyweight items Power Dry High More 40 Wrinkle Prevent† Offers stepped drying starting
such as towels or Normal Reduce Static* with High heat followed by Medium
heavy work clothes Less Steam Boost* heat for enhanced fabric care
and energy savings.
Work clothes, casual Normal Medium More 78 Wrinkle Prevent
wear, mixed cottons, Normal Reduce Static* loads of mixed fabrics and items.
sheets, corduroys Less Steam Boost* Normal is the preferred energy
cycle
Shirts, blouses, Wrinkle Control Low More 33 Wrinkle Prevent
permanent press, Normal Reduce Static* from Medium to Low for improved
synthetics, Less moisture removal and enhanced
lightweight items fabric care.
Undergarments, Delicates Extra Low More 28 Wrinkle Prevent
blouses, lingerie, Normal Reduce Static* dry delicate items.
performance wear Less
Large loads Sanitize High More 1:10 Wrinkle Prevent
of heavyweight or which has been proven to reduce
items 70 household bacteria. This cycle is
not recommended for all fabrics.
Use for large loads of heavyweight
fabrics.
Jackets, comforters, Bedding Medium More 55 Wrinkle Prevent
pillows Normal Steam Boost* do not overfill dryer drum. Partway
Less through the cycle, the signal will
sound for 2 minutes to indicate
when it is time to rearrange items
for optimal drying.
Temperature:
Drying
Dryness
Level:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
†
Uses Medium heat to dry large
†
Uses a stepped drying temperature
†
Uses Extra Low heat to gently
†
This is a long cycle with high heat,
†
Use for drying large, bulky items;
†
On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying
Temperature settings.
* On steam models only.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
for each cycle.
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 tightly pack. 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.
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Rapid Dry). 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.
Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed
Cycle, the time appears in
the display. Use + and – to
increase or decrease the time
in 1-minute increments. Touch
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
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.
Items to dry:
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 loads and Rapid Dry High 26 Wrinkle Prevent
sportswear Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
Small loads and Air Only 50 Wrinkle Prevent
sportswear
Cycle:
Temperature:
Drying
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
†
For small loads of 3–4 items.
†
For small loads of 3–4 items.
†
On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying
Temperature settings.
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLE (on some models)
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:
Shirts, blouses, Steam Refresh Medium 22 Wrinkle Prevent† Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the
and slacks Reduce Static* dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets.
†
On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying
Temperature settings.
* On steam models only.
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than
1/4 full.
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
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.
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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
3. Touch POWER/CANCEL
Touch POWER/CANCEL to turn on the dryer.
4. Select the desired cycle
Appearance may vary.
Appearance may vary.
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 tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble
freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may
increase wrinkling and tangling.
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Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”
for more information about each cycle. Not all cycles are on all
models.
5. Adjust cycle settings, if desired
7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE
to begin cycle
Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.
Appearance may vary.
You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you have
selected a Sensor Cycle, Timed Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on some
models). 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.
Touch DRYNESS LEVEL to scroll to More, Normal, or Less.
Selecting More, Normal, or Less automatically adjusts the dryness
level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a 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. Drying
time is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Drying
time can not be changed on Sensor Cycles.
NOTE: Sensor Cycles use a preset temperature that is
not adjustable.
Timed Cycles:
When you select a Timed
Cycle, the time appears in
the display. Touch + and – to
increase or decrease the time
in 1-minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in
5-minute increments.
The temperature may be changed by touching Temperature until
the desired dry temperature is lit. Once a cycle has started, the
temperature can be changed after first pausing the cycle.
Steam Cycles (on some models):
Select Steam Refresh to reduce odors and light wrinkles in dry
loads.
Do not add dryer sheets. Cycle time is estimated and may change
throughout the cycle. Cycle time cannot be changed on
Steam Cycles.
6. Select any additional options
Appearance may vary.
Appearance may vary.
8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
Appearance may vary.
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to
reduce wrinkling.
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, you may change the default settings to
increase 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, which are displayed using 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 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.
05 Much wetter clothes, 30% 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
(power is off) to adjust the default settings.
1. Before starting a cycle, touch and hold DRYNESS LEVEL
for 6 seconds.
2. Touch DRYNESS LEVEL to select the dryness level shown
in the time display: 01, 02, 03, 04 or 05.
3. Touch START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level
setting.
The display will show the settings for the selected cycle. To adjust
a setting, touch its name – Reduce Static, or Steam Boost.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
DRYER CARE
USING THE DRYING RACK
To purchase a drying rack for your dryer, order by calling
1-877-944-7566. You will need your model and serial number
and the purchase date. 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 cycle
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.
CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the
air flow 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 microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle
to clean the drum and a second microfiber 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.
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/Air Dry, or Low Temperature
cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be
dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only setting
or Air Dry cycle, depending on model.
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.
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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
qualified appliance servicer.
From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
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