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4KMEDC100BQ1
Owner’s Manual
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Maytag 4KMEDC100BQ1 Owner’s Manual

ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
SECHE=LINGE ELECTRIQUE OU A GAZ
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
SECADORA A GAS O ELECTRICA
MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ........................................................................... 2 CYCLE GUIDE .............................................................................. 6
SPECiFiCATiONS ......................................................................... 5 USING YOUR DRYER .................................................................. 7
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM DRYER CARE ............................................................................... 8
CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES ................................................. 5
Table des mati_res
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTERISTIQUES ............ 15
Jndice
SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA .............................................. 22
ESPECIFICACIONES ................................................................. 24
REVISE QUE EL SISTEMA DE VENTILACION TENGA
UN BUEN FLUJO DE AIRE ........................................................ 24
PANEL DE CONTROL Y CARACTERJSTICAS ......................... 25
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GUJA DE CICLOS ....................................................................... 26
USO DE SU SECADORA ........................................................... 27
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA ................................................... 28
SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS .................................................... 30
4KMEDC300
DRYERSAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions,
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions,
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING - ...i.kofFi,o..
- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
- Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
- Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal (foil type) duct. If flexible metal duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified
by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting
materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire,
- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
- Save these instructions.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not use or store gasoline or other flammable materials in this appliance or near this appliance.
2. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
3. Do not modify this appliance.
Do not dry unwashed items in this dryer. WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out
so that the heat is dissipated.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING." To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
[] Read all instructions before using the dryer. [] Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
[] Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry- cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
[] Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
[] Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment. [] Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. [] Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather. [] Do not tamper with controls.
[] Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user=repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
[] Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
[] Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber=like materials.
[] Clean lint screen before or after each load. [] Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
[] The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
[] See "Electrical Requirements" located in the installation
instructions for grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
® Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants. e Immediately carl your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
= if you cannot reach your gas supplier, carl the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
SPECIFICATIONS
These units are sold in multiple regions with different requirements for measuring capacity. Below are a few
of the valid forms of measure posted on this product: Dry Linen Capacity: A weight measure that reflects
a maximum load size that can be loaded into the dryer. Test Capacity: The capacity measure that represents
the capacity at which safety testing was completed.
Dry Linen Capacity 15 kg (33 Ibs)
Test Capacity 9,97 kg (22 Ibs)
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 102 mm (4") diameter heavy, rigid vent material.
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Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent, Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire,
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.
(4")
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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.
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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 Automatic Dry cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or 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. The Energy Preferred cycle will 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.
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CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES
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Not all features and options are available on all models.
CYCLE KNOB
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Use Cycle 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.
TIMED DRY
Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control. On models with a selectable temperature knob, you
may choose a setting based on the fabrics in your load. On some models, temperature is included in the cycle
selections. Drying time and temperature will depend on your dryer model.
AIR FLUFF Will run the dryer in a no heat cycle for the specified time
on the control. On models with a selectable temperature knob, you may choose a setting based on the fabrics in
your load. Drying time will depend on your dryer model. AUTOMATIC DRY
Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time will vary based on fabric type, load size, and temperature
setting.
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TEMPERATURE/FABRIC (on some models)
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.
PUSH TO START/END OF CYCLE SIGNAL
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The End of Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at
the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling. Turn the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). Press the PUSH TO START knob to start
the dryer.
CYCLE GUIDE -- AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES
AUTOMATIC DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Choose ENERGY PREFERRED cycle for optimal energy savings.
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Items to dry: I Dryness Level: I Temperature/ Avadable I Cycle Detads:
! ! Fabric: , Options: _.
Jeans, heavy work
clothes, towels
Work clothes, medium
weight fabrics, sheets
Casual, shirts, pants,
lightweight items, synthetics, delicates, athletic wear
NOTE: If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next time you dry a similar load. If loads seem drier than you
like, select Less Dry next time you dry a similar load.
More Dry
Energy Preferred
Less Dry
High/Heavy
Medium/Casual
Low/Delicate
Temperature/
Fabric
End of Cycle
Signal
Automatic cycles give the best drying
in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and
dryness setting. 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.
CYCLE GUIDE -- TIMED DRY CYCLES
TIMED DRY - Will run the dryer for the specified time on the control.
Not all cycles and settings are available on all models.
Heavy or bulkyitems
Any load
Rubber, plastic, heat End of Cycle No heat drying. sensitive fabrics Signal
High Heat
Low Heat
Freshen Up
Air Fluff
High
Low
Any
No Heat
Temperature/
Fabric
End of Cycle
Signal
Completes drying if items are still damp.
Use low to medium temperature to smooth out
wrinkles, such as those found in clothes packed
in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.
fSetting the Drying Temperature
If your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High Heavy temperature setting may be used for drying
heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. A Low Delicate to Medium Casual temperature setting may
be used for drying medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and
some knits.
Use the Air Fluff (no heat) 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.
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USING YOUR DRYER
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Check 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. Push the lint screen firmly
back into place. For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care."
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils). items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
3.Select the desired cycle
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Appearance may vary
2. Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not overload the dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.
NOTE: Your model may have a different door than the one shown. Some models have drop down doors.
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the Cycle Guide for more information about each cycle.
AUTOMATIC DRY Cycles
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by turning the knob to dryness level.
Selecting More Dry, Energy Preferred, or Less Dry automatically adjusts the dryness level of the fabrics at which the dryer will
shut off. AUTOMATIC DRY cycles give the best drying in the shortest
time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Choose Energy Preferred for optimal energy
savings. Less Dry removes less moisture and is used for loads you may want to put on a hanger to complete drying.
More Dry removes more load moisture. Energy Preferred is used for a starting point for AUTOMATIC DRY cycles.
4. Set temperature (on some models])
temperature
fabric
medium
casual
delicate heavy
low _ high
Select temperature by turning the knob to the desired position or select the Automatic Dry Cycle that has the temperature included in the cycle selections.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
5. Select End of Cycle Signal, if desired
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Turn the END OF CYCLE SIGNAL knob to select the desired setting (On or Off). The End of Cycle Signal produces an
audible sound when the drying cycle is finished. Promptly removing clothes at the end of the cycle reduces wrinkling.
DRYER CARE
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
g the dryer interior
To clean dryer drum
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until
stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3o Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain loose dyes, such as denim
blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the
dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry these items inside
out to avoid drum staining.
6. Press PUSH to START to begin cycle
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end of cycle signal
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Push and hold the PUSH TO START knob to begin the cycle.
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g 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 servicer. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often,
depending on dryer usage.
Cleaning the lint screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To clean:
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to
remove lint.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. IMPORTANT:
[] Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose,
damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
[] If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal,
check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See "Venting Requirements."
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying
times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged
if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months,
or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash:
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue
buildup.
, storage, and moving care
Non=Use or Storage Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended
period of time, you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
Moving Care
For power supply cord=connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating,
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.
4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Reinstall screen in dryer.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Clothes are not drying Lint screen clogged with lint. Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
satisfactorily, drying The Air Fluff cycle has been selected. Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. See times are too long "Cycle Guide."
Separate the load to tumble freely.Load too large and heavy to dry
quickly.
Exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement.
Fabric softener sheets blocking Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
the grille.
Exhaust vent not the correct length. Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
Exhaust vent diameter not the Use 102 mm (4") diameter vent material.
correct size.
Dryer located in a room with Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
temperature below 7°C (45°F). 7°C (45°F).
Dryer located in a closet without Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
adequate opening, bottom of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum
Dryer will not run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
PUSH to START knob not pressed Press and hold the PUSH to START knob until you hear the dryer
firmly or held long enough, drum moving.
Household fuse is blown or circuit Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The breaker has tripped, drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Replace both
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 220-240 volt power supply. Check with a
Wrong type of fuse. Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds Dryer had a period of non-use. If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a thumping
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Make sure vent is
not crushed or kinked. See Installation Instructions.
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. Make sure vent is not crushed or kinked. See 'qnstallation Instructions."
of 25 mm (1") of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 127 mm (5"). See Installation Instructions.
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
qualified electrician.
sound during the first few minutes of operation.
A coin, button, or paper clip is caught Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
between the drum and front or rear of Clean out pockets before laundering.
the dryer. Gas valve operating (gas dryers only). The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound.
The four legs are not installed, or the The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See Installation dryer is not level front to back and Instructions.
side to side. Clothing knotted or balled up. When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat Household fuse is blown or circuit The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
breaker has tripped, dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace both
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Supply line valve not open. For gas dryers, the valve is open on the supply line.
Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 220-240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
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