Maytag MDG2300BWW, MDE2301AYW Owner’s Manual

ORDER # 33002525

i MA TAGUSER'S GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of a
Maytag Performa _' 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 deal hearing

impaired, or speech impaired)

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)

Internet: http://www.maytag.com

Table of Contents

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

Gufa Del Usuario ................. 19

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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:

some liquid household cleaners, some spot

WARNING: For your safety, the

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-

plier's instructions.

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

Installation and service must be per-
formed by a quafified 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,

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

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

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

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate

11.

12.

13. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never

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

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 sponta-

neous combustion.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.

carded, remove the door to the drying compart-
ment.

ing.

exposed to the weather.

attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
mended in published user-repair instructions that

you understand and have the skills to carry out.

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.

Keep the area around the exhaust opening and sur-

rounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust
and dirt.

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

nel.

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.

Important Safety

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 for spontaneous ignition increases
when the items containing vegetable oil or
cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat 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 reduce, but will not eliminate,
the hazard. Always use the "cool down" cycle
for these items to reduce the items' tempera-

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

until the items have run through the "cool
down" cycle. Never pile or stack these items

when they are hot.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Controls at a Glance

Step
Select Temperature

In order to select the temperature, turn the temperature
control to Regular, Medium (Select Models), Low or Air

Fluff.

DRYER TEMPS

Regular

Medium

(Select Models)

Low

Air Fluff

LOAD TYPE

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 Warm."

Tumbles without heat. Used for sensitive loads or items needing freshening.

Step

Select Cycle

To select a cycle, rotate the control dial to the desired
setting. When using an Auto Dry cycle, the control dial

should point between "More Dry" and "Less Dry" for

most loads.

Auto Dry

Wrinkle Free Fabrics

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Loads of larger or bulkier size may require the "More
Dry" setting to completely dry the load. The "Less

Dry" setting is best suited for lightweight fabrics or for
leaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of the

cycle.

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Damp 19,3, Time Dry/

Auto Dry Regular Fabrics

The Auto Dry Regular Fabrics cycle is designed to dry
loads such as towels, underwear, t-shirts, jeans, etc.

Auto Dry Wrinkle Free Fabrics

Auto Dry

Wrinkle Free Fabrics

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The Auto Dry Wrinkle Free Fabrics cycle is designed to
dry wrinkle free cottons, synthetic fabrics, double knits

and permanent press fabrics automatically. It mini-

mizes wrinkling by providing an unheated cool-down

MoreDO'

period at the end of the cycle.

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20

Damp DO' 30

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40

Air FluFf

Auto Dry

Regular Fabrics

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Step Cont.

Time Dry/Air Fluff

This cycle can be used to regulate the drying time.
Use with Air Fluff, Low, Medium (Select Models) or

Regular temperature settings. For timed drying,
turn the control dial until the pointer points to the
proper time setting in the Time Dry/Air Fluff cycle.

NOTE: Using the Air Fluff temperature setting will
require a longer drying time.

Step

Press Start

Push this button to start the dryer. The dryer door

must be shut for the dryer to operate. If the door is

opened during the cycle, the Start button must be

pushed again to resume the cycle once the door is
closed.

End of Cycle Signal

Shortly before the cycle is complete, an audible signal
will sound.

Special Options

Damp Dry is located on the Time Dry/Air Fluff sec-
tion of the dial. It is designed to partially dry items

and can be used with any temperature selection.
Damp Dry will provide 20 minutes of tumbling
time, followed by 5 minutes of cool-down tum-

bling.
Wrinkle Release will release wrinkles from items

that are clean and dry but only slightly wrinkled,
such as from a crowded closet or suitcase, or from sit-

ting in the dryer too long after the cycle has ended.
Wrinkle Release provides 10 minutes of tumbling
followed by five minutes of cool-down tumbling

and can be used with any temperature selection.

NOTE: The dial can be turned M either direction to
select a cycle. Once started, the dial will not advance

at a specific rate during the Auto Dry cycles. At first

the dial may not advance at all. Toward the end of the
cycle (when the load begins to dry) the dial will
advance at a more regular rate and much more quick-
ly. This is normal operation.

Start

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Operating Tips

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.

° When drying large, bulky items such as a blanket or

comforter, it may be necessary to reposition the load
during the cycle to ensure even drying.

Care & Cleaning

Control Panel

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive sub-
stances.

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.

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Cabinet

Wipe off any marks with soap and water. Use an appli-
ance wax once a year if desired.

Dryer Exhaust System

Inspect and clean once a year to maintain optimum per-
formance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned

more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to
the Installation Instructions for more information.)

Dryer Exhaust Tips

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

Do Don't

Read the installation instructions
and the user's guide.

Do

Let your
dryer

exhaust the
air easily.

Do

Use 4 inch diameter
rigid metal duct. Tape all joints,

including at the dryer. Never use
lint-trapping screws.

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.

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Do -........

Keep duct runs

as straight as

possible.

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Do

Clean all old ducts

before installing your new

dryer. Be sure vent flap opens
and closes freely. Inspect and clean

the exhaust system annually.

Don't

Use longer
than necessary

duct runs with
many elbows.

Don't

Allow
crushed or

clogged ducts
and vent.

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Before You Call

Check the following if your clothes dryer...

Doesn't Run

• Be sure the door is shut.
° Is the electrical cord plugged in?

• Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?

• Push the Start button again if the door was opened during the cycle.

Doesn,t Heat

cirCuit breaker tripped?
Select a heat sett_g; not air fluff:
Check that the gas supply is on for gas dryers

clean the lint filter and exhaust duct:

• Dryer timer ma Rave moved into the €ool-down portion of the cycle

Doesn't Dry Properly

• Check all of the above, plus...

• Check the exhaust hood outside the house, does it open and close freely?

• Check exhaust system for lint build-up. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually.

• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.

• Use rigid 4" metal exhaust duct.

• Do not overload. 1 wash load -- 1 dryer load.

• Sort heavy items from lightweight items.

• Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require repositioning to ensure even drying.

• Check the washer to be sure it is draining properly to extract water from the load.

• Clothes load is too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels

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Check the load for objects such as coins, nails, etc. Remove promptly from dryer.

• I!iS norma! to hear tl_e dryer g_S vai_e or heating element cyc!e on and off during the drying cycle.

• The dryer shOUld be level and installed on a solid floor:

• Be Sure _he rubber feet are instalied on the leVeling legs.

• A cticking n0ise may be the timer adVanCing,

• It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum and
exhaust System.

Control Knob Advances Slowly

• This is normal operation for an Auto Dry cycle, especially at the beginning of cycle. Once the load begins
to dry, the control knob will start to advance. The rate of advancement will be slow at the beginning of
the cycle because there is more moisture in the load. As the load becomes more dry, the control knob
will advance more quickly.

• Seams, pockets and other similar heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the load has

i Dries Unevenly

reache_ the selected dryneSs level: This is normal. SeleCt the IVIore Dry setting if desired.

• If one h6avy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that the
heavy item Will not be Completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level.

Sort heavy items from lightweight items for best drying results.

Has an Odor

• Household odors such as from painting, varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. may enter the dryer with the

surrounding room air. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through
the tumbler and exhausts it to the outside. When these odors are present in the air, ventilate the room

completely before using the dryer.

For further assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance:

U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or Canada 1-800-688-2002

U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

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Maytag Performa TM
Clothes Dryer Warranty

use during the first year after the date of original retail purchase will

ppliance is located in the United States or Canada. Appliances locat-
: i_or one year after the date of original retail purchase any part which

red or provided free of charge for the part itself with the owner pay-
[eage, and transportation.

t rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was pur-
chased; or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance. Should you not receive satisfactory war-
ranty service, please call or write:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR c_Center

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

U.S. 1-800-688-9900 Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance about a service problem, please include
the following:

(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the front panel of the door opening) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was purchased;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.
(e) Proof of purchase.

What is not covered by these warranties:

1.Conditions and damages resulting from any of the
following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.

b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment

not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized

servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.

e. Improper setting of any control.

2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have
been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.

3. Light bulbs.

User's Guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.

4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

5. The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installation errors.

b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.

6. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any

person as a result of any breach of these warranties.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclu-

sion may not apply.

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