Maytag MEDC400VW, W10088780A User Manual
DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’UTILISATEUR DE LA SÉCHEUSE
Table of Contents Table des matières
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.................................. 1
ACCESSORIES ....................................................1
DRYER SAFETY................................................... 2
DRYER USE ........................................................ 4
DRYER CARE......................................................5
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................ 6
WARRANTY .......................................................8
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .................................9
ACCESSOIRES.....................................................9
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..............................9
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE......................11
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE..........................12
DÉPANNAGE....................................................14
GARANTIE........................................................16
Assistance or Service
If you need assistance or service, first see the “Troubleshooting”
section. Additional help is available by calling our Maytag Services,
LLC, Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900 from anywhere in the
U.S.A., or write:
Maytag Services, LLC, Attn: CAIR
To order parts and accessories, call 1-800-688-9900.
In Canada: 1-800-807-6777 or write:
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 3A7
Please include a daytime phone nu
For service in Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777.
Keep this book and your sales slip together for future reference. You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in-warranty service.
Write down the following information about your appliance to help
you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it. You will need to
know your complete model number and serial number. You can find
this information on the model and serial number label, located at the
top inside dryer door well.
Dealer name _____________________________________________________
Serial number ____________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________
Phone number____________________________________________________
Model number____________________________________________________
Purchase date ____________________________________________________
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
Customer Interaction Centre
Whirlpool Canada LP
1901 Minnesota Court
mber in your correspondence.
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Center
Accessories
Enhance your dryer with these premium accessories.
For more high-quality items or to order, call 1-8
us at www.maytag.com/accessories. In Canada, call
1-800-807-6777 or visit us at ww
Part Number Accessory
20-48KITRC 4" (10.2 cm) gas line dryer connector installation
PT220L 4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp
PT400L 4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
PT600L 6" (15.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp
8212614 Dryer vent lint brush
31682 All-purpose appliance cleaner
1903WH Laundry supply storage cart
3404351 Drying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity,
3406839 Drying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity
8212450 Drying rack - fits 27" (68.6 cm) Ultra Capacity -
49971 Compact dryer stand - white
49572 LP gas conversion kit
kit
6.5 cu. ft (0.18 cu. m)
door
Plus, 7.0 cu.
only
ide swing door only
s
w.whirlpoolparts.ca.
ft (0.20 cu. m) - side swing door
00-901-2042, or visit
- side swing or hamper
W10088780A
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
WARNING:
including the following:
■ Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
■ Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
■ Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
follow instructions.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean lint screen before or after each load.
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
■ The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
■ See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
follow
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: 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 department.
•
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
Checking Your Vent
Your dryer must be properly installed and vented to achieve
maximum drying efficiency and shorten drying times. Use the
minimum recommended installation clearances found in the
Installation Instructions. See the Installation Instructions for more
information.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
If the dryer is not properly installed and vented, it will not be
covered under the warranty. Proper venting of your dryer is
important for satisfactory drying results. See the Installation
Instructions for more detail.
NOTE: Service ca
the customer, whether it was a paid installation or self-installed.
lls caused by improper venting will be paid for by
1. Do not use
or flexible metal vent. Do not kink or crush flexible metal vent. It
must be completely extended to allow adequate exhaust air to
flow. Check vent after installation. Refer to the Installation
Instructions for proper length requirements of vent.
2. Use a 4" (10.2 cm) exhaust hood.
3. Use the str
4. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or
other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent.
5. Clean exhaust v
every 2 years, or when installing your dryer in a new location.
When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation
Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.
plastic vent or metal foil vent. Use 4" (10.2 cm) metal
4"
10.2 cm
aightest path possible when routing the vent.
Good Better
ent periodically, depending on use, but at least
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DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
This booklet covers several different models.
have all of the cycles and features described.
Before using your dryer, wipe the dry
remove dust from storing and shipping.
1. Clean lint scr
Screen.”
d clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
2. Loa
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
urn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
3. T
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics.
your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to the
4. If
recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See
“Dryer Cycle Descriptions” (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the
cycle selections.
5. (OPTION
selector. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically
tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid
wrinkling.
6. (OPTION
signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from
the dryer as soon as it stops.
The End of Cycle signal is part of
selectable. Turn the Start button to ON or OFF. The signal will
sound only if the selector is set to On.
7. Select the desired Option. See “Dr
(separate sheet).
8. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. F
9. Pre
ss the Start button.
een before each load. See “Cleaning the Lint
AL) Your dryer may have a Wrinkle Prevent feature
AL) Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal. The
er drum with a damp cloth to
the Start button and is
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the
dryer is not in use.
Your dryer may not
yer Cycle Descriptions”
ollow package instructions.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
To restart your dryer
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Press
the Start button.
Drying Rack Option
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
f your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to
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purchase one for your model. To find out whether your model allows
drying rack usage and for information on ordering, please refer to the
front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your dryer.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not use
the automatic cycle with the drying rack.
To use the drying rack
ace drying rack in dryer.
1. Pl
Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.
Lower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.
2. Put wet i
not allow items to hang over the edge of the rack. Close the door.
3. Select a timed dry
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a
clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the following table.
4. Start the dry
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time
Washable wool items (block
to shape, lay flat on rack)
Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or
yester filled)
pol
Stuffed toys/pillows
(foam rubber filled)
tems on top of rack, leaving space between items. Do
ing cycle and temperature, or an air cycle.
er. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Timed
Drying
Timed
Drying
Air
(no heat)
Low 60 min.
Low 60 min.
N/A 90 min.
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DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
WARNING
Style 2:
he lint screen is located in the door of the dryer. Pull the lint
1. T
screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do
not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to
remove.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time.
IMPORTANT:
■ Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged,
blocked or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and
damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
■ If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the
exhaust hood and remove the lint.
Every Load Cleaning
Style 1:
1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer. Pull the lint screen
toward you. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not
rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
As Needed Cleaning
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
et a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
3. W
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
4. Rinse screen with hot w
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in
dryer.
ater.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained
area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
ipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
2. W
3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum. NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue
jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain
future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid
transfer of dye.
Removing Accumulated Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage.
Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you
should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
ou have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
2. If y
3. Clean lint sc
reen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
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