Maytag PYE4557AYW, PYE4558AYW, PYG4557AWW, PYG4558AWW Owner's Manual

INTELLIDRY DRYER

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Model Number

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Serial Number

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Date of Purchase

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Save complete model and serial number identification for your dryer. This is located on a data plate on the front panel of the door opening. Record these numbers below for easy access.

For additional questions, please contact us: Maytag Appliances Sales Company

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

NOTE:In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt in a safe place for future reference. Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service.

IMPORTANT: For service and warranty information, see page 11.

A/02/02 Part No.53-3849 h t t p : / / w w w . m a y t a g . c o m MCS No.31001515

ryer exhaust tips

eplacing drum light

ryer rack

pecial laundry tips

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 depar tment.

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

4. Before the appliance is removed from

service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compar tment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.

11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.

12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

13. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance.

14. Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.

15. Lifetime lubrication is done at the facto-

ry, so the dryer never needs to be oiled or greased.

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. T o a void the possibility of fire or e xplosion: a. Do not dry items that have been pre-

viously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the dryer, until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been remov ed.There are many highly flammable items used in homes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

b. Items containing foam rubber (may

be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING WARNING

Do not place into your dryer items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil. Even after being washed, these items may contain significant amounts of these oils. The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spontaneous ignition increases when the items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your clothes dryer, can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat cannot escape, the items can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard.

All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dangerous. Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but will not eliminate, the hazard. Always use the “cool down” cycle for these items to reduce the items’ temperature . Never remove these items from the clothes dryer hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the items have run through the “cool down” cycle. Never pile or stack these items when they are hot.

Do not allow the storage of any material to obstruct the ventilation air openings of the dryer.

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.

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 ser vice technician must be obtained.

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 lowlevel 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.

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.

WARNING

Recognize safety symbols, words, labels

WARNING –Hazards or unsafe practices which COULDresult in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

WARNING

CAUTION

DRYER EXHAUST TIPS

Read the installation instructions and the user’s guide.

Don’t

Allow crushed or clogged ducts and vent.

Don’t

Use plastic, thin foil, or nonmetal flexible duct.

Don’t

Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying.

Let your dryer exhaust the air easily.

Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct.Tape all joints, including at the dryer.Never use lint-trapping screws.

Keep duct runs as straight as possible.

Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer.Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect and clean the exhaust system annually.

Don’t

Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.

Don’t

Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbows.

Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.

WARNING

OPERATING TIPS

Clean the lint filter

• After each load.

• To shor ten dr ying time.

• To operate more efficiently.

Load the dryer properly

• By placing only one wash load in the dryer at a time.

• Avoid very small loads or mixing heavyweight and lightweight clothes.

• When only one or two articles need drying, add a few similar items to improve tumbling and drying efficiency.

• When drying large, bulky items such as a blanket or comforter, it may be necessary to reposition the load during the cycle to ensure even drying.

• Overloading restricts tumbling action, resulting in uneven drying as well as excessive wrinkling of some fabrics.

Add a fabric softener sheet (if desired)

• After loading the dryer.

• To control static cling.

• Before the load becomes warm. This helps

prevent greasy-looking softener stains.

• And remove any used softener sheets from the dryer to prevent greasy-looking softener stains.

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Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

NOTE

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Step 1 Select cycle

TIME DRY/AIR FLUFF cycle can be

used to regulate the drying time. Use with Air Fluff, Delicate, Medium 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.

DAMP DRY is designed to “partially” dry

items. It provides approximately 20 minutes of heated tumbling and 5 minutes of cool down tumbling without heat.

WRINKLE RELEASE will release

wrinkles from items that are clean and dry but slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet, packed suitcase or from sitting in the dryer too long after the end of the cycle. It provides 10 minutes of heated tumbling and 5 minutes of cool down tumbling without heat.

To select a cycle, rotate the control dial to the desired setting. When using an IntelliDry 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 f abrics or f or leaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of the cycle.

INTELLIDRY PERMANENT PRESS FABRICS WITH PRESS CARE cycle is designed to dr y 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 min utes to reduce wrinkling.If the load is not removed from the dryer and Press Care On has been selected, the cycle will advance to PRESS CARE which provides additional unheated tumbling time.

Control features and styling vary by model.

INTELLIDRY NORMAL

cycle is designed to dry most cottons and linens. At the end of the cycle, the load is cooled for approximately 10 minutes to reduce wrinkling.

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 IntelliDry 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.

NOTE

Using the Air Fluff temperature setting will require a longer drying time.

NOTE

Step 2 Select temperature

Step 3 Select options

REGULAR – for sturdy cottons or those labeled “Tumble Dry”.

MEDIUM – for permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons or items labeled “Tumble Dry Medium”.

PRESS CARE

Press Care is provided to minimize wrinkles in the IntelliDry Permanent Press Fabrics cycle. This feature provides an extra 60 minutes of unheated tumble action at the end of the cycle. Clothes can be removed any time during this portion of the cycle.The additional 60 minutes of unheated tumbling can be cancelled by turning the selector knob to OFF.

Step 4 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.

END OF CYCLE SIGNAL

When the cycle is complete, a signal will sound several times. 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.

DELICATE – for heat sensitive items labeled “Tumble Dry Low” or “Tumble Dry Warm”.

AIR FLUFF – tumbles without heat. Used for sensitive loads or items needing freshening.

CARE AND CLEANING

REPLACING THE DRUM LIGHT

Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.

Tumbler – remove any stains such as cray- on, ink pen or fabric dye (from new items such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning sub-

Dryer Exhaust System – should be inspected and cleaned 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.)

Instructions for replacing the bulb:

1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the power supply.

2) Lift top of dryer by inserting a putty knife under top, 4˝ in from each side.

3) Rotate bulb holder to vertical position before removing bulb.

4) Push bulb down and rotate counterclockwise to remove.

5) Replace with a 25 watt, 115/125 volt twist lock utility 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 posi-

tion. Make sure metal tabs hold top in place.

8) Reconnect dryer to power supply.

DRYER RACK

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 tem-

perature regular, medium, delicate 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.

stance. Once these steps are done, stains may still be visible , but should not tr ansf er to subsequent loads.

Cabinet – wipe off any marks with soap and water.

Do not place hands in dryer while drum is rotating.

NOTE

SPECIAL LAUNDRY TIPS

Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide.

• Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Normal cycle.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

• May require repositioning to ensure even drying.

• Dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

• Use the Permanent Press Fabrics cycle to help minimize wrinkling.

• Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible.

• Use the Normal cycle for soft, fluffy diapers.

• Use the Normal cycle and a delicate temperature setting.

• Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down comforters,

etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shor tens dr y time and absorbs moisture.

• DO NOT dry on a heat setting. Use the Time Dry/Air Fluff (no-heat) cycle.

WARNING – Dr ying a r ubber item with heat may damage it or pose a fire hazard.

• Use the Normal cycle.

• Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the

tumbling action and to fluff the item.

• DO NOT dryer-dry kapok or foam pillows.

• Use the Time Dry/Air Fluff cycle on a Delicate or Air Fluff temperature depending on

the care label instructions.

Bedspreads & Comforters

Plastics (shower curtains, outdoor furniture covers, etc.)

Pillows

Foam Rubber (rug backs, stuffed toys, certain shoulder pads, etc.)

Down–filled Items (jackets, sleeping bags, comforters, etc.)

Cloth Diapers

Curtains & Draperies

Blankets

Avoid Dryer Drying...

• Fiberglass Items (curtains, draperies, etc.)

• Woolens, unless recommended on the label.

• Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items.(see page 2)

BEFORE YOU CALL

CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR CLOTHES DRYER...

DOESN’T RUN

• Be sure the door is latched shut.

• Be sure the power cord is plugged into a

live electrical outlet.

• Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.

• Push the Control dial in again if the door was opened during the cycle.

DOESN’T HEAT

• Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses.

• Select a heat setting, not air-fluff.

• On a gas dryer, check that the gas sup-

ply is on.

• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.

• Dryer timer may have moved into the

cool-down portion of the cycle.

DOESN’T DRY

• Check all of the above, plus...

• Be sure the exhaust hood at the outside

of the home can open and close freely.

• Check exhaust system for lint build-up. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually.

• Use 4” r igid metal exhaust duct.

• Do not overload. 1 Wash load = 1 Dryer

load.

• Sort heavy items from lightweight items.

• Large, bulky items like blankets or com-

forters may require repositioning to ensure even drying.

• Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate 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, loose buttons, nails, etc. Remove promptly.

• It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on and off during the drying cycle.

• Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation manual.

CONTROL KNOB ADVANCES SLOWLY

• This is normal operation for an IntelliDry cycle, especially at the beginning of the 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.

DRIES UNEVENLY

• Seams, pockets and other similar heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. This is normal. Select the “More Dry” setting if desired.

• If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that the heavy item will not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dryness level. Sort heavy items from lightweight items for best drying results.

HAS AN ODOR

• Household odors such as from painting, varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. may enter the dryer with the surrounding room air. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through the tumbler and exhausts it to the outside. When these odors are present in the air, ventilate the room completely before using the dryer.

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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