Maytag MGDC700VW0, MGDC700VJ0, MGDC500VW0, MGDC400VW0, MGDC100WQ0 Owner’s Manual
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DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA SECHEUSE
Table of Contents
ASSISTANCEOR SERVICE.................................. 1
ACCESSORIES.................................................... 1
DRYER SAFETY................................................... 2
DRYER USE ........................................................ 4
DRYER CARE ...................................................... 5
TROU BLESHOOTING ........................................ 6
WARRANTY ....................................................... 8
If you need assistance or service, first see the "Troubleshooting"
section. Additional help is available by calling our Maytag Services,
IJ_C, Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900 from anywhere in the
U.S.A., or write:
Maytag Services, LLC, Attn: CAIR Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-688-9900.
In Canada: 1-800-807-6777 or write:
Customer Interaction Centre
Whirlpool Canada LP
1901 Minnesota Court
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
Please include a daytirne phone nurnber in your correspondence.
For service in Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You
must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty
service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to help
ou obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to
now your complete model number and serial number. You can find
this information on the model and serial number label, located at the
top inside dryer door well.
Dealer name
Serial number
Address
Phone number
Model number
Purchase date
Table desmati6res
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE................................. 9
ACCESSOIRES..................................................... 9
s[curlt[ DEta S[CHEUSE..............................9
UTILISATION DE LA SI'CHEUSE...................... 11
ENTRETIEN DE LA SI'CHEUSE.......................... 12
DI'PANNAGE .................................................... 14
GARANTIE ........................................................ 16
Enhance your dryer with these premium accessories.
For more high-quality items or to order; call 1-800-901-2042, or visit
us at www.maytag.com/accessories. In Canada, call
1-800-807-6777 or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca.
Part Number Accessory
20-48KITRC 4" (10.2 cm) gas line dryer connector installation
PT2201 .... 4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp
PT4001 .... 4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
PT6001 .... 6" (15.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
8212614 I)ryer vent lint brush
31682 All-purpose appliance cleaner
1903WH I.aundry supply storage cart
3404351 I)rying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity,
3406839 I)rying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity
8212450 I)rying rack - fits 27" (68.6 cm) Ultra Capacity -
49971 Compact dryer stand - white
49572 I.P gas conversion kit
kit
6.5 cu. ft (0.18 cu. m) - side swing or hamper
door
Plus, 7.0 cu. ft (0.20 cu. m) - side swing door
only
side swing door only
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DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WAR NING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
[] Read all instructions before using the dryer.
[] Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
[] Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
[] Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
[] Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
[] Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
[] Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
[] Do not tamper with controls.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
[] Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or 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.
[] Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
[] Clean lint screen before or after each load.
[] Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
[] The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
[] See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
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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.
• 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 neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier,
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.
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Your dryer must beproperly installed and vented to achieve
maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the
minimum recommended installation clearances found in the
Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more
information.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be
covered under the warranty. Proper venting of your dryer is
important for satisfactory drying results. See the Installation
Instructions for more detail.
NOTE: Service calls caused by improper venting will be paid for by
the customer; whether it was a paid installation or self-installed.
1. 13onot use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (1 0.2 cm) metal
or flexible metal vent. 13o not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It
must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to
flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.
2. Use a 4" (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.
3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.
Good Better
4°
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent.
5°
Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least
every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.
When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation
Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.
DRYER USE
E×piosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to folow these instructions can result in death,
e×piosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the cycles and features described.
Before usingyour dryeb wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust trom storing and shipping.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See "Cleaning the I.int
Screen."
2. I.oad clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics.
4. If your dryer has a Temperature selector; set it to the
recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See
"Dryer Cycle I_)escriptions" (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the
cycle selections.
5. (OPTIONAl.) Your dryer may have a Wrinkle Prevent feature
selector. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically
tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid
wrinkling.
6. (OPTIONAl_) Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal. The
signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from
the dryer as soon as it stops.
The End of Cycle signal is part of the Start button and is
selectable. Turn the Start button to ON or OFF. The signal will
sound only if the selector is set to On.
7. Select the desired Option. See "Dryer Cycle Descriptions"
(separate sheet).
8. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions.
9. Press the Start button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the
dryer is not in use.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to folow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
To restart your dryer
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Press
the Start button.
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
If your mode[ does not have a drying rack, you may be able to
urchase one for your modem. To find out whether your mode[ allows
rying rack usage and for information on ordering, please refer to the
front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your dryer.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not use
the automatic cycle with the drying rack.
To use the drying rack
1. Place drying rack in dryer.
Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.
I.ower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.
2. Put wet items on top of rack, leaving space between items. Do
not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close the door.
3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
Items containing foam, rubbe_; or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following table.
4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time
Washable wool items (block Timed I.ow 60 min.
to shape, lay flat on rack) Drying
Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or Timed low 60 min.
po[yester fi[ led) D rying
Stuffed toys/pillows Air N/A 90 min.
(foam rubber filled) (no heat)
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DRYER CARE
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Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Style 2:
1. The lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Pull the lint
screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. I)o
not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to
remove.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time.
IMPORTANT:
• I)o not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
blocked or missing. I)oing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
• If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the
exhaust hood and remove the lint.
Every Load Cleaning
Style 1:
I. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen
toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. I)o not
rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2,
Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
As Needed Cleaning
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. Replace screen in
dryer.
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained
area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.
NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue
eans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmfu to your dryer and wi [not stain
future loads of clothes. I)ry unstable dye items inside out to avoid
transfer of dye.
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
I.int should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
I.int should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage.
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you
should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. If you have a gas dryei; close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the I.int Screen."
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