Maytag MDE2600AZW, MDE2600AYW, MDE2301AYW Owner’s Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a
Maytag dryer! Your satisfaction is very

important to us.
Read this manual for best results. It contains
instructions to acquaint you with proper operating

instructions and maintenance.

Save time and money. If something should go
wrong, we suggest consulting the "Before You Call"

section. It is designed to help you solve basic prob-
lems before consulting a service technician.

If you have questions, write us (include your model
number and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR ;' Center

P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

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)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com

Table of

Safety Instructions ............... 1'2

Controls at a Glance .............. 3-4

Operating Tips .................... 5

Care and Cleaning ................. 5

Dryer Exhaust Tips ................ 6

Before You Call .................... 7

Warranty ......................... 8

Guide de L' Utilisateur ............. 10

Guia Del Usuario ................. 19

Part No. 6 3404550-0502 MCS Part No. 33002714 LytagAppliances Sales Co.

Important Safety Instructions

_ WARNING: To reduce th e risk of fire, exp!osionl electric shock, or persona ! injury whe, using your

dryer fo!!ow basic safety precautions, including the following:

some liquid household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or

explosion or to prevent property dam,
age, 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.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbors phone. Follow the gas sup-
pliers instructions.

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

Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

,

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-cleaning 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,

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 sponta-

neous 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 dis-
carded, remove the door to the drying compart-

ment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is mov-
ing.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will 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 recom-

mended in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and 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.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load.

10.

11.

Keep the area around the exhaust opening and sur-
rounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust

and dirt.

12.

The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should
be cleaned periodically by qualified service person-

nel.

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 instruc-

tions for grounding this appliance.

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

Important Safety

Donotplaceinto your dryeritemsthathavebeen

spottedorsoakedwith vegetableoilorcooking
oil. Evenafterbeingwashed,theseitemsmay
containsignificantamountsof theseoils. The
remaining oil can ignite spontaneously.The
potential for spontaneousignition increases
when the items containing vegetableoil or
cookingoil areexposedto heat.Heatsources,
such as your clothesdryer, canwarm these
items,allowing anoxidationreactioninthe oil

to occur.Oxidation createsheat.If this heat
cannot escape,the items can become hot

enoughto catchfire.Piling,stackingor storing
thesekinds of items may preventheat from
escapingandcancreateafire hazard.

All washedand unwashedfabricsthat contain

vegetableoil or cookingoil canbedangerous.
Washingtheseitems in hot water with extra
detergentwill reduce,but will not eliminate,
thehazard.Always usethe"cool down" cycle
for theseitemsto reducethe items' tempera-

ture. Never remove these items from the
clothesdryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle

until the items have run through the "cool
down" cycle.Never pile or stacktheseitems
whenthey arehot.

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 businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the

burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some

of the listed substances, including benzene, formalde-

hyde, and soot, due primarily to the incomplete com-
bustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels.

Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and
properly exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.

IMPORTANT: 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 cabinetry, mak-

ing cutouts or beginning installation.

What you need to know

about safety instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appear-
ing in this manual are not meant to cover all possi-

ble conditions and situations that may occur.

Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised

when installing, maintaining or operating appli-

ance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or condi-

tions you do not understand.

Recognize safety symbols,
words, labels

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury.