Maytag Clothes Dryer W10388780A User Manual

BRAVOS®  
ELECTRONIC DRYER  
USE AND CARE GUIDE  
SÉCHEUSE  
ÉLECTRONIQUE BRAVOS®  
GUIDE D’UTILISATION  
ET D’ENTRETIEN  
Table of Contents  
Table des Matières  
DRYER SAFETY ............................................................2  
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE...................................18  
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIRE  
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM  
FOR GOOD AIR FLOW .................................................4  
ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION...21  
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  
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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W10388780A  
W10388781A - SP  
 
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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.  
Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;  
each bend and curve reduces air flow.  
Good  
Better  
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.  
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.  
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 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  
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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 the 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.  
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Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with  
Steam Cycles. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.  
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.  
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.  
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES  
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.  
Steam models  
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Non-steam models  
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CYCLE MODIFIERS  
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POWER/CANCEL BUTTON  
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Use these buttons to select available modifiers for your  
cycles. Not all cycles and modifiers are available on all  
models.  
Press to turn the dryer on and off. Press  
again to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.  
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB  
Temp Level  
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.  
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.  
START/PAUSE BUTTON  
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NOTE: Sensor Cycles use a preset temperature that is  
Press and hold to start a cycle, or press once while  
a cycle is in process to pause it.  
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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LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS BUTTONS  
CYCLE OPTIONS  
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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 these buttons to select available options for your  
dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all  
models.  
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.  
Wrinkle Prevent/Wrinkle Preventwith Steam  
(on some models)  
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately,  
press Wrinkle Preventto add up to 150 minutes of  
periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On models  
with Wrinkle Preventwith 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.  
Steam model shown  
Airflow  
NOTE: The Damp Dry signal defaults to “ON” when  
using the Bulky cycle.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 (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.  
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.  
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 Preventoption  
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.  
Items to dry:  
Cycle:  
Drying  
Temperature:  
Dryness Default  
Cycle Details:  
Available  
Options:  
Level:  
Time:  
Performance fabrics,  
exercise wear  
Active Wear  
Extra Low  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
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Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Use for drying active wear and  
performance fabrics that require  
special care.  
Damp  
Large loads of cotton  
towels, heavyweight  
items  
Towels  
High  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
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65  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Steam Boost  
This is a long cycle with high heat  
to thoroughly dry towels. This cycle  
is not recommended for all fabrics.  
Use for large loads of heavyweight  
fabrics such as cotton towels.  
Damp  
Towels, bedding,  
children’s clothing  
Sanitize  
High  
Very  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Extended high-heat drying cycle  
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  
such as towels or  
heavy work clothes  
Heavy  
Duty*  
High  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
Damp  
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55  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Steam Boost  
Offers stepped drying starting  
with High heat followed by Medium  
heat for enhanced fabric care  
and energy savings.  
Jackets, comforters,  
fiberfill pillows  
Bulky*  
Medium  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
Damp  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Steam Boost  
Use for drying large, bulky items;  
do not overfill dryer drum. Partway  
through the cycle, the signal will  
sound for 2 minutes to indicate  
when it is time to rearrange items  
for optimal drying.  
Work clothes, casual  
wear, mixed cottons,  
sheets, corduroys  
Normal*  
Medium  
Low  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
Damp  
38  
33  
40  
28  
50  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Steam Boost  
Uses Medium heat to dry large  
loads of mixed fabrics and items.  
Normal is the preferred energy  
cycle.  
Shirts, blouses,  
permanent press,  
synthetics,  
Wrinkle  
Control*  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
Damp  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Uses a stepped drying temperature  
from Medium to Low for improved  
moisture removal and enhanced  
fabric care.  
lightweight items  
Sheets,  
lightweight linens  
Sheets*  
Delicate*  
Denim*  
Medium  
Extra Low  
Medium  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
Damp  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Steam Boost  
Uses Medium heat to dry sheets  
and lightweight linens.  
Undergarments,  
blouses, lingerie,  
performance wear  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
Damp  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Uses Extra Low heat to gently  
dry delicate items.  
Jeans and denims  
Very  
More  
Normal  
Less  
Damp  
Damp Dry Signal  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Steam Boost  
Stepped drying uses High heat  
initially, followed by Medium heat  
to drive moisture from jeans and  
denims.  
Or Wrinkle Preventwith Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Preventwith 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  
each cycle.  
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.  
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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  
Selecting the Drying Temperature  
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.  
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.  
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.  
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.  
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures  
for various loads, refer to the care label directions.  
Drying  
Temperature:  
Available  
Options:  
Default  
Time:  
Cycle:  
Items to dry:  
Cycle Details:  
Small loads and  
sportswear  
Small Load  
High  
Medium  
Low  
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Wrinkle Prevent†  
For small loads of 3-4 items.  
Extra Low  
Air Only  
Any load  
Timed Dry  
High  
Medium  
Low  
Extra Low  
Air Only  
40  
Wrinkle Prevent†  
Wrinkle Prevent  
Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do  
not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying  
temperature based on the type of 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.  
NOTE: Select Air  
Only to dry foam,  
rubber, plastic, or  
heat-sensitive  
fabrics  
Small to lightweight Freshen Up  
medium loads  
High  
Medium  
Low  
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Use for drying or freshening small to lightweight  
medium loads.  
(for non-steam  
models)  
Extra Low  
Air Only  
Or Wrinkle Preventwith Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Preventwith 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.  
Drying  
Temperature:  
Available  
Options:  
Default  
Time:  
Items to  
refresh:  
Cycle:  
Cycle Details:  
Mixed loads  
Custom  
Refresh  
(on some  
models)  
Medium  
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Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
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.  
Shirts, blouses,  
and slacks  
Auto  
Refresh  
High  
Medium  
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Wrinkle Prevent†  
Reduce Static  
Use to reduce light wrinkles from small to medium-  
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.  
Or Wrinkle Preventwith Steam (on some models). Wrinkle Preventwith Steam is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature  
settings.  
Load Size Recommendations  
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.  
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.  
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.  
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.  
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