Maytag PY-1 User Manual
Auto Dry Dryer PY-1
USER’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 problems 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 deaf, 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
Drying Rack
(select models) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before You Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Guide de L’ Utilisateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Guía Del Usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Form No. C/06/02 Part No. 53-3650-3 MCS Part No. 31001458 ©2002 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
• 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 tr y 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 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: For your safety, the information in this manual must be follo wed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury
or death.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions before using the dryer. Retain all
instructions for future reference.
2. Properly install and locate in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
Install or store dryer where it will NOT be exposed to the
weather.
Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power
supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements.
Have a qualified service technician install your dryer.
The dryer must be properly grounded – see Installation
Instructions.
Should anyone get an electric shock from the dryer, dis-
connect electrical power. DO NOT operate until it has
been repaired by a qualified service technician.
3. To prevent injury to children:
Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with the
dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when using
the dryer.
When children are mature enough, instruct them in the
safe, correct use of the dryer.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
dryer.
Remove the door to the drying compartment before the
dryer is removed from service or discarded.
4. Do NOT tamper with the operating controls.
5. Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. If the
drum does not stop moving when the door is opened,
disconnect the electrical power to the dryer. Do not operate the dryer until it has been repaired by a qualified
service technician.
6. To prevent personal injury and damage to the dryer, do
not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any
servicing. Servicing should be referred to a qualified
service technician.
7. Keep pets away from dryer, and keep the dryer door
closed at all times except while loading or unloading.
Pets may enter the dryer unnoticed when the door is
open and become entrapped when the door is closed.
8. Lifetime lubrication is done at the factory, so the dryer
never needs to be oiled or greased.
9. Do NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static (unless recommended for use in clothes dryers by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product).
10. Do NOT dry fiberglass articles unless recommended by
the manufacturer.
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:
Because gas may escape from your system which may
not be detected by smell alone, resulting in a potentially extremely dangerous situation, it is recommended by
gas suppliers that you purchase and install a ULapproved gas detector(s) in your home. Your local gas
supplier can assist you in obtaining a gas detector.
Please install, maintain and use the gas detector in
accordance with the gas detector manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING
Important Safety
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, formaldehyde, and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels.
Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and
properly exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Dry only articles which have been washed in water.
Articles which have been cleaned, washed, soaked,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, oil,
waxes, chemical solvents, alcohol, turpentine, or
other flammable or explosive materials will retain
these substances. Do not dry articles which still contain these flammable or explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber,
plastics, or similarly textured rubberlike materials.
Keep area around and underneath dryer free from the
accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint,
paper, rags, gasoline, and all other flammable vapors
and liquids.
Do not allow the storage of any material to obstruct the
ventilation air openings of the dryer.
To prevent extended drying time and risk of fire, clean
the lint screen after each load.
The interior of the machine and exhaust duct should be
cleaned periodically by a qualified service technician.
The exhaust system should be periodically examined
for damage to the exhaust duct and for free operation of the exhaust deflector. Keep the area around
the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free
from the accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
Recent studies have shown that if vegetable oil contam-
inated materials are incompletely washed, a carryover and buildup of the oil may contribute to a
chemical reaction (spontaneous combustion) that
could cause a load to catch fire by itself. This would
be more likely to happen if the load were left in the
dryer after tumbling stopped or if items were folded
and stacked while warm.
For Gas Dryers
Gas dryers are equipped to operate on natural gas only.
To convert a gas dryer for other gases, the services of
a qualified service technician must be obtained.
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, making cutouts or beginning installation.
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WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury.
Recognize safety symbols,
words, labels
WARNING
CAUTION
What you need to know about
safety instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this
manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating
appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or
manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not
understand.
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Step 3
Step 1
Sturdy cottons or labels
marked “Tumble Dry.”
For wrinkle free/permanent
press synthetics, lightweight
cottons labeled “Tumble Dry
Medium.”
For heat sensitive items
labeled “Tumble Dry Low”
or “Tumble Dry Medium.”
Items which need freshening.
Load tumbles with room
temperature air.
Regular
Air Fluff
Medium
(Select Models)
Low
Controls at a Glance
Select Temperature
In order to select the correct temperature, turn the
temperature control to one of four choices;
Regular, Medium (select models), Low or Air Fluff.
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.
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.
Auto Dry Regular Fabrics
The Auto Dry Regular Fabrics cycle is designed to dry
most cottons and linens. At the end of the cycle, the
clothes are cooled to reduce wrinkling for approximately 10 minutes.
Auto Dry Wrinkle Free Fabrics
The Auto Dry Wrinkle Free Fabrics cycle is designed to
dry wrinkle free cottons, synthetic fabrics, double knits
and permanent press fabrics automatically. At the end
of the cycle, the clothes are cooled for approximately 20
Step 2
DRYER TEMPS LOAD TYPE
Select Options
Extended Wrinkle Out (Optional on Select Models)
Wrinkle Out is provided to minimize wrinkles in the
Auto Dry Wrinkle Free Fabrics cycle. This feature provides an extra 30-60 minutes of unheated tumble action
at the end of the cycle depending on model. Clothes can
be removed any time during this portion of the cycle.
On dryer models with optional EXTENDED WRIN-
KLE OUT, the additional 60 minutes of unheated tumbling can be cancelled by turning the selector knob to
OFF.
End of Cycle Signal
When the cycle is complete, a signal will sound several
times. On select models, the End of Cycle Signal volume is adjustable. To adjust the volume, select any setting between Off and Loud.
Remove load immediately to reduce wrinkling.
Step 4
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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 sitting 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.
Push the Control
Dial in to Start
Push the control dial in to start the dryer. The dryer
door must be closed for the dryer to start.
minutes to reduce wrinkling. If the load is not removed
from the dryer, the cycle will advance to WRINKLE
OUT which provides additional unheated tumbling
time. WRINKLE OUT is optional on select models.
(See Step 2).
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 clockwise until the pointer points to the proper
time setting in the Time Dry/Air Fluff cycle.
Special Options
Damp Dry is located on the Time Dry/Air Fluff section
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 tumbling.
Note: Using the Air Fluff temperature setting will
require a longer drying time.
Cycles and options may vary by model.
Note: The dial can be turned in 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 quickly. This is normal operation.
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Clean the Lint Filter
• After each load.
• To shorten drying time.
• To operate more energy efficiently.
Operating Tips
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.
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Care & Cleaning
Note: Do not operate the dryer
without the lint filter in place.
Control Panel
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
Tumbler
Remove any stains (such as crayon, ink pen or fabric
dye) with soap and water. Then tumble clean old towels or rags to remove any excess stain.
Cabinet
Wipe off any marks with soap and water. Use an appliance wax once a year if desired.
Dryer Exhaust System
Inspect and clean once a year to maintain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned
more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to
the Installation Instructions for more information.)
Replacing the Drum Light (Select Models)
1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the power
supply.
2) Lift top of dryer by inserting a putty knife under top,
4ý in from each side.
3) Rotate bulb holder to vertical position before remov-
ing bulb.
4) Push bulb down and rotate counterclockwise to
remove.
5) Replace with a 25 watt, 115/125 volt twist lock utili-
ty light Part No. 53-0570 or equivalent. Place bulb in
socket, push down and rotate clockwise.
6) Rotate bulb holder to horizontal position.
7) Place top of dryer back in original position. Make
sure metal tabs hold top in place.
8) Reconnect dryer to power supply.
WARNING — Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.
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Dryer Exhaust Tips
Do
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.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
Do
Keep duct runs
as straight as
possible.
Do
Clean all old ducts
before installing your new
dryer. Be sure vent flap
opens and closes freely.
Don’t
Allow
crushed or
clogged ducts
and vent.
Don’t
Use longer
than necessary
duct runs with
many elbows.
Don’t
Use plastic,
thin foil, or
non-metal
flexible duct.
Don’t
Restrict your dryer with
a poor exhaust system.
Don’t
Let a poor exhaust system cause
slow drying.
Before You Call
Drying Rack
(select models)
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 Control dial in again if the door was opened during the cycle.
Doesn’t Heat
• Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped?
•Select a heat setting, not air fluff.
• Check that the gas supply is on for gas dryers.
Doesn’t Dry Properly
• Check all of the above, plus . . .
• Check the exhaust hood outside the house, does it open and close freely?
• 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.
• 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.
Is Noisy
• Check the load for objects such as coins, nails, etc. Remove promptly from dryer.
• The dryer should be level and installed on a solid floor.
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.
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For boots, sneakers, fragile sweaters, afghans, nylon
stockings – any items that might be damaged by tumbling – use the removable drying rack.
To use the rack:
1) Position L-shaped legs against round inset at back of
dryer.
2) Rest the two front legs on either side of the lint
screen.
3) Check to see that the rack is securely in position.
4) Place items to be dried on top of the rack. Allow
space for air to circulate. Items should not hang over
the edge, between the supports, or touch any other
part of dryer. NOTE: The rack does not move, but
the drum rotates around the rack.
5) Close dryer door.
6) Use TIMED DRY CYCLE. Select temperature regular, medium, low or air fluff, depending on the item.
7) Some items may need to be rotated from front to
back or refolded to dry inner layers – check periodically.
8) To remove rack, simply grasp sides with hands and
lift out.
Note: Do not place hands in dryer while drum is
rotating.
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Any part which fails in normal home use during the first year after the date of original retail purchase will be
repaired or replaced free of charge.
This full warranty applies when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada. Appliances located
elsewhere are warranted as follows: For one year after the date of original retail purchase any part which fails
in normal home use will be repaired or provided free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other
costs, including labor, mileage, and transportation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Maytag Performa
™
Clothes Dryer Warranty
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased;
or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service, please call or write:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR®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.
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.
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 exclusion
may not apply.
What is not covered by these warranties:
User’s Guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.
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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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