Maytag LDE8604ACM, LDG8624AAE, LDE8624ACL, LDE8604ACL, LDE8604ACE Owner’s Manual

ORDER # 33001259

AUTOMATIC DRYER D-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

For Future Reference ......................................................................................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 1-3

Exhausting The Dryer ....................................................................................................................... 3

Energy Saving Tips .......................................................................................................................... 3

Reversing The Door .......................................................................................................................... 3

Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................... 4-5

• Select Drying Temperature .................................................................................................. 4

• Select the Cycle ............................................................................................................. 4-5

• Start the Dryer .................................................................................................................. 5

• Indicator Lights .................................................................................................................. 5

• Drum Light ........................................................................................................................ 5

Using The Dryer ........................................................................................................................... 6-7

• Check the Lint Filter ........................................................................................................... 6

• Load the Dryer .................................................................................................................. 6

• What Cannot Be Dried ...................................................................................................... 6

• Drying Rack Accessory ...................................................................................................... 7

Caring For The Dryer ....................................................................................................................... 7

Before You Call For Service ............................................................................................................... 8

Consumer Publications ..................................................................................................................... 8

Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 10

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag
dryer! Your satisfaction is very important to us. On

the following pages you will find information
related to proper useand care of your new
appliance. The MAYTAG LAUNDERING GUIDE

contains additiona! tips on proper washing and
drying techniques. By following these instructions
carefully, you will be able to achieve excellent

resultswith your dryer.
Should you have any questions about using your

Maytag dryer, please contact us. Besure to
provide the model and serial numbers.

MAYTAG

CONSUMER EDUCATION
ONE DEPENDABILITYSQUARE

NEWTON, IOWA 50208
(515) 791_8911

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm CST)

NOTE: For service and warranty information see

pages 8 & 10.

For future reference we suggest you retain this
manual after recording the model number and
serial number of this automatic dryer in the spaces

provided. This information can be found on the
data plate located in the lower right corner of the

door opening_

Model Number Seriat Number

WARNING:Foryour safetythe

informationin thismanualmustbe

followed to minimizethe riskof fire
or explosionor to preventproperty

damage, personalinjury or death.

- Do notstoreor usegasolineor
otherflammable vaporsand liquids

inthe vicinityof thisor any other

appliance.

- WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS

• Do nottry to light any appliance.

• Do nottouchany electrical
switch;do not useany phonein
your building.

• Clear the room,buildingor area
of all occupants.

• Immediatelycallyour gas
supplierfroma neighbor's
phone.Followthegas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannotreachyourgas
supplier,callthefire department.

Installationand servicemustbe

performedby a qualifiedinstaller,
serviceagencyor the gas supplier.

Important Safety Notice & Warning

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the

Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or

reproductive harm, and requires businessesto warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

Usersof this appliance are hereby warned that the burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some
of the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP)fuels. Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions
and properly exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.

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IMPORTANT PERSONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning m Toreduce the risk of fire, electric

shockor in ury to personswhen usingyour

appliance, follow basicprecautions,includingthe
followmg:

1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.

2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. Do not dry items that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or
spotted with gasoline, dry_deaning
solvents, other flammable or explosive

substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode. Any material on

which you have used a cleaning solvent,

or which is saturated with flammable

liquids or solids, should not be placed in

the dryer, until all traces of these
flammable liquids or solids and their fumes

have been removed. There are many
highly flammable items used in homes,
such as: acetone, denatured alcohol,

gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household
cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine,

waxes and wax removers.

b. Itemscontaining foam rubber (may be

labeled latex foam) or similarly textured
rubber-like materials must not be dried on

a heat setting. Foam rubber materials

when heated, can under certain

circumstance produce fire by spontaneous

combustion.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance. Close supervision of children is

necessary when the appliance is used near

children.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the drying

compartment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is
moving.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it

wiII be exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended 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.

10.

Clean the lint screen before or after each
load.

11.

Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and surrounding areas free from lint

accumulation, dust and dirt.

12.

The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct

should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.

13.

This appliance must be properly grounded.

Never plug the appliance cord into a

receptacle which is not grounded adequately
and in accordance with local and national

codes. See installation instructions for
grounding this appliance.

WARNING
Do not place intoyour dryer items that have been

spottedor soaked with vegetable oil or cooking
oil. Evenafter being washed, theseitemsmay
contain significantamountsof these oils. The
remaining ol can ignite spontaneously.The

potential for spontaneousignition increaseswhen
the itemscontainingvegetable oil or cooking oil

are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your
clothesdryer, can warm these items,allowing an

oxidation reaction in the oil to occur.Oxidation
creates heat. If thisheat cannot escape,the items

can becomehot enough to catch fire. Piling,
stackingor storingthesekindsof itemsmay

preventheat fromescapingand can create a fire
hazard.

All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain
vegetable ol! or cooking oll can be dangerous.

Washing these itemsin hot water with extra
detergentwill reduce,but will not eliminate, the
hazard. Always use the"cool down" cycle for
these itemsto reducethe items'temperature.
Never remove theseitemsfrom the clothesdryer
hot or interrupt the drying cycleuntilthe items
have run through the "cool down" cycle. Never
pile or stack these itemswhen they are hot.

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