Maytag MED5100DW Use & Care Manual | Page 5

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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.
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.

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. 

Good

Better

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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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