Maytag MGDE300VF1 Owner’s Manual

ELECTRONIC DRYER

SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories,

Quick Start Guide/Dryer Use............pg. 4

or service, call: 1-800-688-9900

or visit our website at...

www.maytag.com

In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777

or visit our website at...

www.maytag.ca

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE ..............................................................4

Drying and Cycle Tips ...............................................................................6

Cycles..................................................................................

Additional Features .................................................................................... 7

Control Lock..............................................................................................8

Changing Cycles, Options, and Modi

Drying Rack Option................................................................................... 9

Optional Accessories ...............................................................................10

DRYER CARE ...............................................................................................10

Cleaning the Dryer Location.................

Cleaning the Lint Screen ..........................................................................10

Cleaning the Dryer Interior ...................................................................... 11

Removing Accumulated Lint....................................................................11

Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care..............................

Special Instructions for Steam Models......................................................12

Changing the Drum Light.........................................................................12

TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 13

WARRANTY....................................................................................

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

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Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Pour assistance, installation, ou service, composez le :

Guide de démarrage rapide/

Utilisation de la sécheuse....pg. 18

1-800-807-6777

ou visitez notre site internet à..

www.maytag.ca

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

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SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE.......................................................................16

GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE/

UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................................................18

Conseils pour le séchage et les programmes............................................ 20

Programmes..................................................................................

Caractéristiques supplémentaires.............................................................22

Verrouillage des commandes...................................................................23

Changement des programmes, options et modi

Option de grille de séchage..................................................................... 24

Accessoires facultatifs .............................................................................. 25

ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................................... 26

Nettoyage de l’emplacement de la
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ettoyage du ltre à charpie....................................................................26

Nettoyage de l’intérieur de la sécheuse ................................................... 26

Retrait de la charpie accumulée .............................................................. 27

Précautions à prendre avant les vacances,

un entreposage ou un déménagement ..................................................... 27

Instructions spéci

Changement de l’ampoule du tambour ................................................... 28

DÉPANNAGE .............................................................................................. 28

GARANTIE................................................................................................... 31

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .....................

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sécheuse...........................................26

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Vapeur.................................... 27

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DRYER SAFETY

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In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:

the State of Massachusetts.

If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE

For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.

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QUICK START GUIDE

NOTE: This Use and Care Guide covers several different models. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described.

WARNING: To reduce the ris tric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

before operating this appliance. The following is a guide to using your dryer.
Please refer to s

START

1. Clean lint screen before each load.

2. Place laundry in dryer and shut door.

3. Press POWER • CANCEL.

4. Select a cycle.

5. Press and Hold START • PAUSE to start.

USING SENSOR CYCLES

Sensor Cycles automatically match the cycle
setting to the type of load, and adjust drying
time for optimal performance. See “Cycle
Setting Chart.”

1. Press POWER • CANCEL.

2. Select a Sensor Cycle.

3. Select WRINKLE PREVENT feature, if desired.

4. Press and Hold START • PAUSE.
To make changes during a Sensor Cycle:

1. Press START • PAUSE.

2. Select SENSOR CYCLES DRYNESS or Option.

3. Press and Hold START • PAUSE.
NOTE: For the Sanitize Cycle (on some models), do not

interrupt the cycle to ensure sa

STEAM CYCLES

Steam Cycles use water and heat to reduce
wrinkles and odors in dry items.
See “Cycles” for more details.

1. Press POWER • CANCEL.

2. Select a Steam Cycle.

3. Press and Hold START • PAUSE.

sections of this manual for more detailed information.

USING TIMED CYCLES

Use a time cycle to set a drying time and
temperature.

1. Press POWER • CANCEL.

2. Rotate the dial to select a Timed Cycle.

3. Press the TIME ADJUST up or down buttons until the desired

drying time is displayed.

4. Press TIMED CYCLES TEMP until the desired temperature
glows.

Select the WRINKLE PREVENT feature, if desired.

5. Press and Hold START • PAUSE.

TIMED DRY - Select this cycle to control time and

temperature.
AIR DRY - Use Air Dry with TIMED DRY for items requiring

drying without heat.
TOUCH UP - Select this cycle to help remove wrin

clean, dry clothes.
QUICK DRY - Select this cycle to dry small or loads

requiring less drying time.

SIGNALS

CYCLE SIGNAL - Select ON or OFF, to alert you when a

nitization.

cycle ends.
DAMP DRY SIGNAL - Select ON or OFF, to alert you when

your clothes are 80% dry.

STOPPING YOUR DRYER

To stop the dryer at any time- Press POWER • CANCEL

once or open the door.

PAUSING OR RESTARTING

To pause the dryer at any time - Open the door or press

START • PAUSE once.
To restart the dryer - Close the door and press and hold

START • PAUSE button until dryer starts.

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