Maytag MD-3 Owner's Manual

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MAYTAG NEPTUNE

DRYERMAYTAG NEPTUNE

DRYER

MD-3

USE & CARE

GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ................................................. 1-2

Dryer Exhaust Tips ................................................... 3

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

Using the Controls................................................ 6-8

Special Laundry Tips...................................................9

Care and Cleaning....................................................10

Replace Drum Light.................................................10

Reverse the Door ....................................................10

Drying Rack ...............................................................11

Troubleshooting..................................................12-13

Warranty ................................................................... 15

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien........................ 16

Guía de Uso y Cuidado......................................... 32

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WELCOME

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag Neptune very important to us. For best results, we suggest reading this material to help acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures.

Should you need assistance in the future, it is helpful to:

1) Have complete model and serial number identification of your dryer.

Date of Purchase ________________________ Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________

IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt in a safe place for future reference. Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service.

If you have questions, call:

Maytag Customer Assistance 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 CANADA 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired) (Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time) http://www.maytag.com

For service and warranty information, see page 15.

dryer! Your complete satisfaction is

What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating appliance.

Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

WARNING

WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD

result in minor personal injury.

WARNING

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.

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be nec-

ry to make changes to the appliance

essa without revising this guide.

Save These Instructions

• Do not touch any electrical switch. Do not use an

•

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s

• phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

tment.

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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

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our building.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your dryer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

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, drycleaning 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, denatur household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

b. Items containing 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 circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

3. Do not allow children or pets to play on, in, or in front of the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children and pets.

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 will be exposed to the w

7 . Do not tamper with controls.

ed alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid

eather.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt an published user have the skills to carry out.

9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use 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

ppliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded

a adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this

ppliance.

14. Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.

15. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in the dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.

NOTE: Because of continuing product improvements,

Maytag reserves the right to change specifications without notice. For complete details, see the Installation Instructions packed with your product before selecting cabinetr

y servicing unless specifically recommended in

-repair instructions that you understand and

y, making cutouts or beginning installation.

WARNING

Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a dan-

ous situation.

ger alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install an UL a dance with the manufacturer's instructions.

pproved gas detector. Install and use in accor-

Gas leaks ma

y not be detected b

y smell

WARNING

Do not place into your dryer items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant amounts of these oils.The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously.The potential

or spontaneous ignition incr

f sources, such as your clothes dryer, can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard.

All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dangerous.Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will r

educe the items’ temperature. Never remove these items from the clothes dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until

to r the items have run through the Cool Down cycle. Never pile or stack these items when they are hot.

eases when the items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat

but will not eliminate, the hazard.Always use the Cool Down cycle for these items

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DRYER EXHAUST TIPS

WARNING: Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.

WARNING

Read the installation instructions

and the Use and Care Guide.

Let your dryer exhaust the air easily.

Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct.Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws.

DON’T

Let a poor exhaust system

cause slow drying.

DON’T

Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.

DON’T

Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.

Keep duct runs as straight as possible

Clean all old ducts before installing

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DON’T

Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbows.

DON’T

Allow crushed or clogged ducts and vent.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CLEAN THE LINT FILTER

• After each load.

• To shorten drying time.

• To operate more energy efficiently.

NOTE: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

LOAD THE DRYER PROPERLY

• Place only one washload in the dryer at a time.

• Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight clothes will dry differently. Lightweight clothes will dry, while heavy clothes may be damp.

• Add one or more similar items to the dryer when only one or two articles need drying. This improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency.

• Overloading restricts tumbling action, resulting in uneven drying as well as excessive wrinkling of some fabrics.

Lint Filter

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

START THE DRYER

After setting the cycle and desired options, press the Cycle Selector dial to start the dryer.To pause the cycle, press Cycle Selector dial again.To restart the cycle, press Cycle Selector dial and the cycle will resume from the point of interruption.

TURN THE DRYER OFF

Power Off

Press the Power Off pad to cancel the cycle and stop the dryer.

ESTIMATED TIME DISPLAY (SELECT MODELS)

The display window shows the estimated time remaining in the cycle after the The estimated time remaining may fluctuate as the cycle progresses.

Cycle Selector dial is pressed.

CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS (STYLE VARIES BY MODEL)

The Drying light will illuminate and remain lit until the cycle is complete. When the dryer is in the cool-down portion of the cycle, the Cooling light will illuminate.

If the Wrinkle Prevent option has been selected, the Wrinkle Prevent light will illuminate. Chasing lights will appear in the display when Wrinkle Prevent is selected (select models).

When the cycle is complete,“END” or “00” (select models) will appear in the display until the dryer door is opened.

er is paused during a cycle

If the dr will blink until the

See page 8.

, the indicator lights

Cycle Selector dial is pressed.

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USING THE CONTROLS

Control features vary by model.

Step 1

SELECT CYCLE

To select a cycle, rotate the Cycle Selector dial to the desired cycle.The indicator light by the cycle name will illuminate.

The Regular and Wrinkle Control cycles are Sensor Dry cycles. Sensor Dry automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts the dryer off when the selected dryness level (very dry to damp dry) is reached.

Regular

The Regular cycle is designed to dry loads such as to underwear, jeans, etc.

Wrinkle Control

The Wrinkle Control cycle is designed to dry wrinkle-free cottons, synthetic fabrics, knits and permanent press fabrics automatically. The cycle minimizes wrinkling by providing a longer unheated cool-down period at the end of the cycle.

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Freshen Up (select models)

A short dry cycle designed to remove odors and freshen garments.

Delicates

The Delicates cycle is designed to dry heat-sensitive items at the low drying temperature.

Air Fluff

The Air Fluff cycle tumbles the load in room temperature air.

Wrinkle Release

The Wrinkle Release cycle will release wrinkles from items that are clean and dry but only slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet or suitcase or from sitting in the dryer too long after the cycle has ended. with any temperature selection.

Wrinkle Release can be used

Quick Dry (select models)

Time Dry

Time Dry allows you to select the desired cycle time in minutes.Turn the

then pr

Time Dr the dr scroll through the time settings.To add or subtract time from the cycle, see Options-Adjust Time, page 8.

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Cycle Selector dial to

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Provides a 30 minute dry cycle.

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USING THE CONTROLS

Step 2

SELECT DRYNESS LEVEL

To select the dryness level in the Regular or Wrinkle Control Sensor Dry cycles, press the indicator light will illuminate next to the desired dryness level. Press the pad repeatedly to scroll through the settings.

Loads of larger or bulkier size may require the Very Dry (select models) or More Dry setting to completely dry the load.The Less Dry setting is best suited for lightweight fabrics

or leaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of the

or f cycle. Damp Dry (select models) is designed to partially dry items. Use for items that lay flat or hang to dry.

Sensor Dry Level pad. An

Step 3

SELECT TEMPERATURE

To select the correct temperature for the load, press the Temperature pad. An indicator light will illuminate next to the desired temperature. Press the pad repeatedly to scroll through the settings.

Use the chart below as a guide:

DRYER TEMPS

Regular

Medium

Low

a Lo

Extr

(select models)

For sturdy cottons or those labeled Tumble Dry.

For permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons or items labeled Tumble Dry Medium.

For heat sensitive items labeled Tumble Dry Low or Tumble Dry

arm.

W Provides the lowest heated dry tem-

perature possible.

LOAD TYPE

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USING THE CONTROLS

Step 4

SELECT OPTIONS (IF DESIRED)

Adjust Time

Time can be added or subtracted from the automatically set times in the Time Dry, Freshen Up (select models), Delicates, Air Fluff, Wrinkle Release or Quick Dry (select models) cycles.

To add or subtract time from the cycle, press the Time up or down arrow pad until the desired time is displayed.

Adjust

End of Cycle Chime

When the cycle is complete, an audible chime will sound. When the Wrinkle Prevent option is selected, the chime will sound intermittently. Adjust the volume of the chime or turn it off by pressing the scroll through the choices.

Chime pad. Press the pad repeatedly to

Wrinkle Prevent

Wrinkle Prevent provides approximately 95 minutes of intermittent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce wrinkling. Press the vate this feature.The indicator light above the pad will illuminate when Wrinkle Prevent is selected. Chasing lights appear in the display when the Wrinkle Prevent option is selected (select models).The load is dry and can be removed at any time during the Wrinkle Prevent cycle.

Wrinkle Prevent pad to acti-

Control Lock

or safety, cleaning or to pre-

The contr vent unwanted use.The panel will not function when locked.

o lock the contr

T and T indicator light will illuminate.

o unlock the contr

Level

Lock indicator light will go out.

ol panel can be lock

ols, press and hold the

emperature

and Temperature pads for 3 seconds.The Control

pads f

ols, press and hold the

ed f

Sensor Dry Lev

or 3 seconds.The Control Lock

Sensor Dry

Step 5

START THE DRYER

Press the Cycle Selector dial to start the dryer.The dryer door m opened during the cycle pushed again to resume the cycle once the door is closed.

ust be closed f

or the dryer to operate. If the door is

, the

Cycle Selector dial m

ust be

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SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS

Please f are not available, use the following information as a guide.

ollow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions

• Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Sensor Dry Regular cycle and Regular temperature.

Bedspreads & Comforters

Blankets

Curtains & Draperies

Cloth Diapers

Down–filled Items

(jackets, sleeping bags, comforters, etc.)

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

• May require repositioning to ensure even drying.

• Use Sensor Dry Regular and dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

• Use the Sensor Dry Wrinkle Control cycle to help minimize wrinkling.

Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as

• possible.

• Use the Sensor Dry Regular cycle and the Regular temperature setting for soft, fluffy diapers.

• Use the Sensor Dry Regular cycle and the Low or Extra Low temperature setting.

• Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down comforters, etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and absorbs moisture.

Foam Rubber

(rug backs, stuffed toys, shoulder pads, etc.)

Pillows

Plastics

(shower curtains, outdoor

, etc

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• DO NOT dry on a heat setting. Use the Air Fluff cycle (no heat).

• WARNING – Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a fire hazard.

• Use the Sensor Dry Regular cycle.

Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the

•

tumbling action and to fluff the item.

•

DO NOT dryer-dry kapok or foam pillows.

• Use the Air Fluff cycle or the Time Dry cycle and the Low or Extra Low temperature setting depending on the care label instructions.

AVOID DRYER DRYING

Fiberglass items (cur

• oolens,

•

• Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items (see pg. 2).

unless recommended on the label.

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etc

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CARE AND CLEANING

Control Panel – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.

The control panel finish could be damaged by some laundry pre-treatment soil and stain-remover products. Apply such products away from the dryer and wipe up any spills or overspray immediately.

Tumbler – Remove any stains such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye (from new items such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance. Once these steps are done, stains may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads.

REPLACE DRUM LIGHT (SELECT MODELS)

Instructions for replacing the bulb:

1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the electrical power supply.

2) Open the door and use a screwdriver to remove the screw attaching the light cover.

3) Remove light cover.

4) Rotate bulb counter-clockwise to remove from socket.

Stainless Steel Tumbler (select models) – To clean the stainless steel tumbler, use a damp cloth with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner suitable for stainless steel surfaces. a clean cloth.

Dryer Exterior – Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Protect the surface from

sharp objects.

Dryer Exhaust System – Should be inspected and cleaned once a year to maintain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.)

5) Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt, E12 type

6) Turn the light bulb clockwise into socket.

7) Replace light cover.

8) Reinstall the screw into the light cover screw hole.

9) Reconnect dryer to power supply.

Remove the cleaner residue and then dry with

light bulb.

REVERSE THE DOOR

Instructions for reversing the dryer door:

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2) Remove the door and lay carefully aside.

3) Remove 2 hinge screws on the opposite side of door hinge.

4) Remove 2 screws on the door catch plate.

5) Move door catch plate to opposite side and attach with screws.

6) Move the door to the opposite side and replace 2 hinge screws.

7) Replace 2 hinge screws in opposite holes.

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DRYING RACK (SELECT MODELS)

INSTALLING THE DRYING RACK

Open dryer door.

2) Position drying rack in tumbler placing the two rear legs in the two recessed areas in the back wall of the dryer.

3) Place the front lip of the drying rack on top of the lint filter.

4) Place items to be dried on the rack, leaving space between them so air can reach all the surfaces.

5) Close the dryer door.

6) Use the Time Dry cycle. Select time according to moisture and weight of item. Start the dryer. It may be necessary to reset the timer if a longer drying time is needed.

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