Maytag PYG2300AWW, PYE2300AYW, PYE2200AYW Owner’s Manual

USER'S GUIDE

Congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag Performa TM 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 prob- lems 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 deal hearing impaired, or speech impaired)

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time) Internet: http: / / www.maytag.com

Form No. C/06/02 Part No. 53-3650-3 MCS Part No. 31001458 @2002 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.

Table of

Safety Instructions ........

Controls at a Glance ..............

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

Guia Del Usuario ................. 19

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire, exp!osion' electric shock, or personal injury when using

dryer follow basic safety precautions, including the fol!owing:

Read all instructions before using the dlTer. Retain all

_ WARNING: For your safety, the infor-

mation 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 neighbors phone. Follow the gas sup-

pliers instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be per- formed by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

Because gas may escape from your system which may not be detected by smell alone, resulting in a potential-

ly extremely dangerous situation, it is recommended by gas suppliers that you purchase and install a UL- approved 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.

instructions for future reference.

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 injm T 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 oper- ate 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.

7. Keep pets away from dryel; and keep the dryer door closed at all times except while loading or unloading. Pets may enter the dlTer unnoticed when the door is open and become entrapped when the door is closed.

8. Lifetime lubrication is done at the factory, so the dlTer 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.

SAVE THl=Sl= |NSTRUCT|ONS

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 con- tain 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 techni- cian.

The exhaust system should be periodically examined

for damage to the exhaust duct and for free opera- tion 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 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 8, 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

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, mak-

ing cutouts or beginning installation.

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 sit- uations 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.

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.

Recognize safety symbols, words, labels

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.

Controls at a Glance

Step 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.

DRYER TEMPS LOAD TYPE

Regular

Medium

(Select Models)

Low

Air Fluff

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.

Step 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 pro-

vides 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 tum-

bling can be cancelled by turning the selector knob to

OFE

End of Cycle Signal

When the cycle is complete, a signal will sound several times. On select models, the End of Cycle Signal vol-

ume is adjustable. To adjust the volume select any set- ting between Off and Loud.

Remove load immediately to reduce wrinkling.

Step 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 approxi- mately 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

Cycles and options may vary by model.

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.

Notei Using the Air Fluff temperature Setting will l)ia| in to Start

require a longer drying time, Push the control dial in to start the dryer. The dryer

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.

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

door must be closed for the dryer to start.

Note: The dial can be tm_ed 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 dnd) , the dial will

advance at a more regular rate and much more quick-

ly. This is normal operation.

Operating Tips

Clean the Lint Filter

• After each load.

• To shorten drying time.

° To operate more energy efficiently.

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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Note: Do not operate the dryer

without the lint fi!ter in p!ace.

Care & Cleaning

Control Panel

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive sub- stances.

Tumbler

Remove any stains (such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye) with soap and water. Then tumble clean old tow-

els or rags to remove any excess stain.

Cabinet

Wipe off any marks with soap and water. Use an appli- ance wax once a year if desired.

Dryer Exhaust System

Inspect and clean once a year to maintain optimum per- formance. 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,

4" 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.

Dryer Exhaust Tips

Read the installation instructions

and the user's guide.

Let your dryer

exhaust the air easily.

Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all j

Never use lint-trapping screws.

Don't

Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying.

Don't

Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system.

Don't

Use plastic, thin foil, or

non-metal flexible duct.

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Keep duct runs as straight as

possible.

Clean all old ducts before installing your new

dryer. Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely.

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Don't

Use longer than necessary

duct runs with many elbows.

Don't

Allow crushed or

clogged ducts and vent.

Drying Rack (select models)

For boots, sneakers, fragile sweaters, afghans, nylon stockings - any items that might be damaged by tum-

bling - 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 regu- lar, medium, low or air fluff, depending on the item.

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7) Some items may need to be rotated from front to back or refolded to dry inner layers - check periodi-

cally.

8) To remove rack, simply grasp sides with hands and lift out.

Note:Do not place hand s in dryer zohile druin is

Check the following if your clothes dryer...

, Push the Contro! dia! in again if the door was opened during the cyc!e,

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 drver 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.

Control Knob Advances Slowly

This is normal operation for an Auto Dry cycle, especially at the beginning of cyclel Once the !oad begins to dry, the contro! knob wil! Start to advance. The rate of advancement wi!l be slaw at the beginning of the cycle because there is more moisture in the !0ad, As the !0ad becomes more dry, the contro! knob wi!! advice more quickly.

Maytag Performa TM

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 serv- ice, 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.

What is not covered by these warranties:

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.

User's Guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.

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 con- sequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion

may not apply.

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