Maytag PYG2000AWW, PYE2000AZW, PYE2000AYW Owner’s Manual

ORDER # 31001323

PYE/G200@ 7

Cycle Auto Dry Dryer

Congratulations on your purchase of

a 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 in the back of the book. It is designed to help

you solve basic problems before consulting a ser-
vice tecl_t_cian.

Should you have any questions about using your
Performa dryer, write to us. Be sure to provide the

model and serial numbers.

Maytag Consumer Information
403 W. 4th St. N.

Newton, Iowa 50208
[phone]

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time)
!nternet: http://www.maytag.com

Table oF Contents

Safety nnstructions ............... 1-2

ControJs at a Glance .............. 3-4

Operating Tips .................... 5

Care and Cleaning ................. 5

Dryer _:xhaust Tips ................ 6

Before You Call ............ Back Page

Important Safety Instructions

Should anyone get an electric shock from the dryer,
disconnect electrical power. DO NOT operate until

it has been repaired by a qualified service techni-
cian.

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.

1. Read a!l instructions before using the dryer. Retain 7.
all instructions for future reference.

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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.

Remove the door to the drying compartment before
the dryer is removed from service or discarded.

.

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.

.

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.

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 elimi-
nate static (unless recommended for use in clothes

dryers by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or

product).

The dryer must be properly grounded - see
Installation Instructions.

10. Do NOT dry fiberglass articles unless recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.

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Important Safety

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 rub-

ber, 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 flam-
mable 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 exam-

ined 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 con-

taminated materials are incompletely washed, a
carry-over 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.

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, formalde-

hyde, and soot, due primarily to the incomplete com-
bustion 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

prod,or improvements, Maytag reserves
the right to change specifications without
notice. For complete details, see the

installation instructions packed with your
product before selecting cabinetry, mako
ing cutouts or beginning inataltation_

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.

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