Maytag MGDC700VW1, MGDC700VJ1, MGDC500VW1, MEDC500VW1 Owner’s Manual

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 ........................................ 7

WARRANTY ....................................................... 9

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............................... 10

ACCESSOIRES................................................... 10

SI_CURITI_DE LA SI_CHEUSE............................ 10

UTILISATION DE LA SI_CHEUSE...................... 14

ENTRETIEN DE LA SI_CHEUSE.......................... 15

DI_PANNAGE.................................................... 17

GARANTIE ........................................................ 19

Enhance your dryer with these premium accessories.
For more high-quality items or to ordec 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" (102 mm) gas line dryer connector

PT2201 .... 4" (102 mm) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp

PT4001 .... 4" (102 mm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp

PT6001 .... 6" (152 mm) 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" (737 mm) Super Capacity,

3406839 I)rying rack - fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity

8212450 I)rying rack - fits 27" (686 mm) Ultra Capacity -

49971 Compact dryer stand - white
49572 I.P gas conversion kit

installation 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.

WARNING - "Risk of Fire"

- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.

- Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.

- Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials, if flexible metal
{foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance

manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are
known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct

clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.

- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.

= Save these instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WAR N iNG" 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.

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 be properly installed and vented to achieve 1. I)o not use plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (102 mm) metal
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.

or flexible metal vent. Do 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" (102 mm) exhaust hood.

Fire Hazard

3. Use the straightest path possible when routing the vent.

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 customeD whether it was a paid installation or self-installed. 5. Clean exhaust vent periodically, depending on use, but at least

4. Use damps to sea[ all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent, which can catch [int.

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.

Good Better

DRYER USE

Explosion 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,

explosion, or fire.

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 follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

Fire Hazard

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 using your dryeD wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to

remove dust from storing and shipping.

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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 selectob set it to the
recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See
"Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (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.

1o 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.

1o restart your dryer
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Press

the Start button.

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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 model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to
purchase one for your model. To find out whether your model allows
drying 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 doon

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 I.ow 60 min.
polyester filled) I])rying

Stuffed toys/pillows Air N/A 90 min.
(foam rubber filled) (no heat)

DRYER CARE

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryer at least !8 inches (460 ram) 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. Doing 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:

1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen
toward you. 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.

Style2:

1. Thelintscreenislocatedinthedoorofthedryer.Pullthelint
screenstraightup.Rolllintoffthescreenwithyourfingers.Do

notrinseorwashscreentoremove[int.Wetlintishardto
remove.

2. Pushthelintscreenfirmlybackintoplace.

AsNeededCleaning

1. Rolllintoffthescreenwithyourfingers.

2. Wetbothsidesoflintscreenwithhotwater.

3. Wetanylonbrushwithhotwaterandliquiddetergent.Scrub

lintscreenwiththebrushtoremoveresiduebuildup.

4. Rinsescreenwithhotwater.

5. Thoroughlydrylintscreenwithacleantowel.Replacescreenin
dryer.

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1. Applyaliquid,nonflammablehouseholdcleanertothestained

areaofthedrumandrubwithasoftclothuntilstainisremoved.

2. Wipedrumthoroughlywithadampcloth.

3. Tumblealoadofcleanclothsortowelstodrythedrum.

NOTE:Garmentsthatcontainunstabledyes,suchasdenimblue

eansorbrightlycoloredcottonitems,maydiscolorthedryer

interior.Thesestainsarenotharmfutoyourdryerandwi[notstain
futureloadsofclothes.Dryunstabledyeitemsinsideouttoavoid

transferofdye.

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Moving care - Electric Dryers

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Disconnect wiring.

3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Moving care - Gas Dryers

1. Unplug the power supply cord.

2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3. I)isconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to
dryer pipe.

4. Cap the open fuel supply line.

5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

FromInsidetheDryerCabinet

I.intshouldberemovedevery2years,ormoreoften,dependingon
dryerusage.Cleaningshouldbedonebyaqualifiedperson.

FromInsidetheExhaustVent

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."

1.

Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.

Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right-

hand corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3.

Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt
appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the

SCrew.

4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.