Maytag MEDC465HW Owners Manual

ELECTRIC OR GAS DRYER

USE AND CARE GUIDE

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Table of Contents Table des matières

SÉCHEUSE

ÉLECTRIQUE OU À GAZ

GUIDE D’UTILISATION

ET D’ENTRETIEN

DRYER SAFETY ..................................................................2

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM

FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ......................................................4

USE SENSOR DRY/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES FOR

BETTER FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS .....4

CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES .....................................5

CYCLE GUIDE ......................................................................6

USING YOUR DRYER ........................................................7

DRYER CARE .......................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................11

WARRANTY ........................................................................13

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .................... BACK COVER

SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ......................................14

VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ..16

UTILISATION DES PROGRAMMES DE SÉCHAGE PAR DÉTECTION/PROGRAMMES AUTOMATIQUES POUR UN MEILLEUR SOIN DU TISSU ET DAVANTAGE D’ÉCONOMIES

D’ÉNERGIE .........................................................................16

TABLEAU DE COMMANDE

ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ................................................17

GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ...........................................18

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................................19

ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ................................... 21

DÉPANNAGE. .................................................................... 23

GARANTIE. ......................................................................... 26

ASSISTANCE OU

SERVICE. ................................. COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE

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DRYER SAFETY

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.

WARNING:

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD

Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property damage.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

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

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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

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

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

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Maintain good air ﬂow by:

■ Cleaning your lint screen before each load.

■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm)

diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

■ 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.

Good Better

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. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air ﬂow and dryer performance.

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. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist.

■ Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

■ 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.

■ Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

USE SENSOR DRY/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES FOR BETTER FABRIC CARE AND ENERGY SAVINGS

Use the Sensor Dry/Automatic Dry cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Dry/Automatic Dry cycles, drying air temperature or moisture level is sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness.

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.

CONTROL PANEL & FEATURES

Not all features and options are available on all models.

TEMPERATURE/FABRIC

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 KNOB

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.

SENSOR DRY/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.

Appearance may vary.

WRINKLE CONTROL option (on some models)

When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE CONTROL option periodically tumbles, rearranges, and ﬂuffs the load to help keep wrinkles from forming.

■ Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at

PUSH TO START/END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

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.

WRINKLE CONTROL Feature (on some models)

The WRINKLE CONTROL feature will run after your drying cycle is complete. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to help avoid wrinkling.

On some models, WRINKLE CONTROL automatically starts at the end of the cycle. Opening the door will stop this feature.

NOTE: A signal will sound periodically when the WRINKLE CONTROL setting is selected, but only if the End of Cycle signal is also selected.

the end of a cycle. Turn the WRINKLE CONTROL knob to select OFF or 90 min. at any time before the cycle has ended.

CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR DRY/AUTOMATIC DRY CYCLES

SENSOR DRY/AUTOMATIC DRY - Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected

dryness level. Not all cycles and settings are available on all models. Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

NOTE: Government energy certifications for the Maytag Gas and Electric models were based on the Timed Dry cycle with the Maximum drying temperature setting. The as - shipped defaults of Sensor Dry, Normal cycle, Low heat, wrinkle shield were not used.

Items to dry:

Dryness Level:

Temperature

Available Options:

Cycle Details:

Fabric:

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

Normal

More Dry

Energy Preferred

Less Dry

More Dry

Energy Preferred

Less Dry

Normal

High

Medium or

Low

End of Cycle Signal

Wrinkle Control

End of Cycle Signal

Wrinkle Control

End of Cycle Signal

Wrinkle Control

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.

Items to dry: Temperature:Cycle:

Available

Cycle Details:

Options:

Heavy or bulky

items

Any load Freshen Up Any End of Cycle Signal Use low to medium temperature to smooth

Any load Damp Dry

Rubber, plastic, heat

sensitive fabrics

Heavy Dry Any End of Cycle Signal Completes drying if items are still damp.

out wrinkles, such as those found in clothes packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from being left in the dryer too long.

End of Cycle Signal

Dries items to a damp level or for items that do not require an entire drying cycle.

No heat drying.

Air Fluff

Any

Air Fluff

Setting the Drying Temperature

If your dryer has multiple heat settings: A High temperature setting may be used for drying heavyweight

items such as towels and work clothes. A Low to Medium 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.

USING YOUR DRYER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this dryer.

Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping.

1. Clean the lint screen

Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. 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”.

2. Load the dryer

Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not tightly pack 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.

3. Select the desired cycle

normal

Select the desired cycle for your load. See the Cycle Guide for more information about each cycle.

SENSOR DRY/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, Normal, or Less Dry automatically adjusts the dryness level of the fabrics at which the dryer will shut off.

Sensor Dry/Automatic Dry cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. 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 Sensor Dry/Automatic Dry cycles.

5. Set Wrinkle Control (on some models)

Select Wrinkle Control by turning the knob to the desired position.

Get up to 90 minutes of heat-free, periodic tumbling at the end of a cycle. Turn the WRINKLE CONTROL knob to OFF or 90 min. at any time before the cycle has ended.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

6. Select End of Cycle Signal (if desired)

4. Set temperature (on some models)

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. See “Setting the Drying Temperature”.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

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.

7. Press PUSH TO START to begin cycle

Push and hold the PUSH TO START knob to begin the cycle.

DRYING RACK ACCESSORY

To purchase a drying rack for your dryer, please refer to “Assistance or Service” on the back cover of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer.

Part Number Accessory

3406839 Drying rack - ﬁts 29" Super Capacity Plus

DRYER CARE

Cleaning the dryer location

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air ﬂow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

Cleaning the dryer interior

To clean dryer drum

Apply a liquid, nonﬂammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

3. 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.

Removing 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 dryer. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your ﬁngers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen ﬁrmly back into place.

IMPORTANT:

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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.

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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.

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Reinstall

screen in dryer.

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