Stopping your dryer, Pausing or restarting, Control locked – Maytag Epic W10139629A User Manual

Page 23: Drying and cycle tips

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Select DRYNESS LEVEL to adjust how dry you want the load to be. The time displayed
is an estimated length of the cycle based on the Dryness Level selected. As the cycle
runs, the control senses the dryness of the load and adjusts the time automatically for
the selected Dryness Level.

NOTE: Time is not adjustable for Automatic Cycles. Pressing the Manual Dry Time (- or +)
buttons will cause a triple beep, indicating that the time cannot be changed.

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Press the EXTRA CARE feature button if this option is desired.

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Press the CYCLE END SIGNAL button to set signal volume to desired level.

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Press and hold HOLD TO START button until dryer starts (about 1 second).

Once an Automatic cycle has started, the Extra Care feature and the Cycle End Signal
level can be adjusted. Press the OFF button twice to stop the dryer and clear the settings,
allowing you to select another cycle and Dryness Level.

How Automatic Cycles Work

This feature improves drying performance with Auto Moisture Sensing Plus, which
advances the cycle as moisture is extracted from clothing. A thermistor (electronic
temperature sensor) and moisture sensing strips in the dryer drum help measure the
amount of moisture in the clothes as they tumble. An electronic control determines the
load type to help save time, avoid overdrying, and increase the accuracy of the end
dryness level. After the first 5 minutes of an automatic cycle, the estimated time display
will adjust based on the approximate load size, cycle, dryness level selected and amount
of moisture left in the clothes. When the clothes have reached approximately 80% of the
dryness level selected, the estimated time display will adjust again, showing the final
drying time. Auto Moisture Sensing Plus takes the guesswork out of drying time and
enhances fabric care.

To use a Manual Cycle

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Rotate the dial to select a Manual Cycle.

Press MANUAL DRY TIME (- or +) buttons until the desired drying time is displayed. Tap -
or + and the time will change by 1-minute intervals. Press and hold - or + and the time
will change by 5-minute intervals. The initial time displayed is the actual drying time.

NOTE: The Manual Dry Time feature can be used only with Manual Cycles.

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Press TEMP until the desired temperature illuminates.

NOTE: Pressing the Dryness Level button will cause the triple beep indicating that this
option is not selectable. Also, a Dryness Level is not indicated.

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Press the EXTRA CARE feature button if this option is desired.

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Press the CYCLE END SIGNAL button to set volume to desired level.

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Press and hold HOLD TO START button until dryer starts (about 1 second).

While a Manual Cycle is running, you can change the settings for Time, Temperature, the
Extra Care feature, and the Cycle End Signal. Press the OFF button twice to stop the dryer
and clear the settings, allowing you to select another cycle.

Stopping Your Dryer

To stop your dryer at any time

Press OFF twice or open the door.

Pausing or Restarting

To pause the dryer at any time

Open the door or press OFF once.

To restart the dryer

Close the door and press and hold HOLD TO START button until dryer starts.
NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you close the door and
press Start within 5 minutes. If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will
shut off. Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer.

Control Locked

This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended use of the dryer. You can also
use the Control Locked feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer
operation.

To enable the Control Locked feature when dryer is running:

Press and hold the CYCLE END SIGNAL button for 3 seconds. The control is locked when a
single beep is heard and the Control Locked status light is on.

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When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the Control On button before activating
the Control Locked feature.

To unlock:

Press and hold the CYCLE END SIGNAL button for 3 seconds to turn this feature off.
NOTE: When the dryer is running and Control Locked is on, the dryer can be stopped by
pressing the Off button, but can’t be restarted until the control is unlocked.

Drying and Cycle Tips

Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your load. If an Automatic Cycle
is running, the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically
sensing the dryness level of your load. If a Manual Cycle is running, the display shows the
exact number of minutes remaining in the cycle.
Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during the last few minutes of all cycles. Cool
Down makes the loads easier to handle and reduces wrinkling. The length of the Cool Down
depends on the load size and dryness level.