Maytag W10240878A User Manual
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Use & Care Guide
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DRYER SAFETY .......................................................................... 2
QUicK START GUIDE/DRYER USE ............................................ 4
DRYER cARE .............................................................................. 8
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 9
wARRANTY ............................................................................. 12
ASSISTANCE OR SERvIcE ....................................... BAcK cOvER
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GUIDE DE Di':MARRAGE RAPIDE/
UTIILISATION DE ILA SECHEUSE ................ PG. 15
sI_cURITI_DELA S[_cHEUSE .................................................... 13
GUIDE DE DEMARRAGE RAPIDE/
UTILISATmON DE LA S[_cHEUSE .............................................. 15
ENTRETIEN DE LA S['-:cHEUSE ................................................. 19
D[_PANNAGE ........................................................................... 21
GARANTmE ............................................................................... 23
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ...................... cOUVERTURE ARRIERE
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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
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
instructions.
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.
WARNING - "risk of Fire"
- Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
- Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
- Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials, if flexible metal
(foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance
manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are
known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct
clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
- To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
- Save these instructions.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
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, dry-
cleaning 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.
SAVE THESE 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.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE
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.
For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.
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.
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Timed Cycles
NOTE: Not all cycles are available on all models.
Select the drying cycle that matches the type of load you are drying,
See the Auto Cycle Settings or Timed Cycle Settings chart,
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Auto Cycles
Auto Cycles allow you to match the cycle to the load you are
drying. See the following Auto Cycle Settings chart. Each cycle dries
certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. A sensor detects
the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time
for optimal drying. Press the DRYNESS [_EVE[. button to change the
dryness [eve[ to MORE, NORMAL, or [.ESS.
Auto Cycle Settings
Auto Cyc[es Temperature Est. CycleTime
Load Type (Minutes)
HEAVY DUTY High 40
Heavyweight items, comforters,
towels, jeans
DENIM Medium 40
Jeans, denim
NORMAL Medium 35
Jackets, pillows, corduroys, work
clothes, sheets
WRINKLE CONTROL Low 35
Permanent press, synthetics
DELICATE Extra Low 30
Lingerie, blouses, washable
woolens
DAMP DRY I_ow 20
Clothes to come out suitable
for ironing
If loads do not seem as dry as you would like, select More Dry next
time you dry a similar load.
Use Timed Cycles to select a specific amount of drying time and
a drying temperature. When a Timed Dry Cycle is selected, the
Estimated Time Remaining display shows the actual time remaining
in your cycle. You can change the actual time in the cycle by
pressing the More Time or Less Time Up or Down arrow buttons.
See "Changing Cycles and Settings."
Timed Cycle Settings
Timed Cycles Temperature Est. Cycle Time*
Load Type (Minutes)
TIMED DRY High 60, 40
Heavyweight items, bulky
items, bedspreads, work clothes
RAP_D DRY High 23
Small loads, sturdy fabric
FRESHEN UP Medium 20
Helps smooth out wrinkles
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
Air Dry
Use the Air Dry temperature setting with Timed Cycles for items
that require drying without heat such as rubber, plastic, and heat-
sensitive fabrics. This chart shows examples of items that can be
dried using Air Dry.
Type of load Est. Time*
(Minutes)
Foam rubber - pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys 20-30
Plastic - shower curtains, tablecloths 20-30
Rubber-backed rugs 40-50
O[efin, po[ypropy[ene, sheer nylon 10-20
*Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
When using A_r Dry
[] Check that coverings are securely stitched.
[] Shake and fluff pillows by hand periodically during the cycle.
[] Dry item completely. Foam rubber pillows are slow to dry.
NOTE: Auto Cycles are not available when using the Air Dry setting.
To unlock:
Press and hold the CYCI.E SIGNAl. button for 3 seconds to turn this
feature off.
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Estimated Time Remain[ng
Moisture sensing strips in the dryer measure the amount of moisture
in the clothes. The estimated time display may adjust to show a
more accurate drying time.
WRINKLE PREVENT Feature
When you are unable to remove a load of clothes from the dryer as
soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. The WRINKLE PREVENT feature
periodically tumbles, rearranges, and fluffs the load to help keep
wrinkles from forming.
[] Get up to 60 minutes of heat-flee, periodic tumbling at the end
of a cycle. Press the WRINKLE PREVENT button to turn ON or
OFF at any time before the cycle has ended.
[] The WRINKLE PREVENT feature is preset to "OFF." if selected
for other cycles, the WRINKLE PREVENT feature setting will
remain "ON" the next time that cycle is selected.
Cycle Signal
The Cycle Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle
is finished. Press the CYCI_E SIGNAl. button to turn On or Off at any
time before the cycle has ended.
NOTE: When the WRINKI_E PREVENT feature is selected and
the Cycle Signal is on, an audible sound will be emitted every
20 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the WRINKI.E
PREVENT feature is finished.
NOTE: When the dryer is running and Lock/Unlock control is on,
the dryer can be stopped by pressing the START/PAUSE button, but
cannot be restarted until the control is unlocked.
YOu can change Auto Cycles, Timed Cycles, and the drying
temperature on Timed Cycles at any time before pressing Start/
Pause.
[] Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is
selected. The last selection will not be accepted.
Changlng Cycles after starting dryer
1. Press the POWER/CANCEl. button. This ends the current cycle
and turns the dryer OFF.
2. Press the POWER/CANCEl. button again to turn on the dryer.
3. Select the desired cycle and options.
4. Press and hold START/PAUSE. The dryer starts at the beginning
of the new cycle.
Changlng settings on Timed Cycles during the cycle
YOU can change the temperature setting at any time during the cycle
by pressing the TEMPERATURES button.
Follow the progress of your dryer with the drying Status indicator
lights.
Wet
The Wet light illuminates at the beginning of an Auto Cycles if a wet
item is detected.
[]
In an Auto Cycle, if a wet item is not detected after
approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes directly into Coo[
Down and the Coo[ Down and Wrinkle Prevent indicators
illuminate, if selected.
[] In a Timed Dry Cycle, wet items are not detected. The dryer
will continue to run for the length of time selected, and the Wet
light will illuminate. The damp light will not illuminate.
This feature allows you to lock your settings to avoid unintended
use of the dryer. YOU can also use the I_ock/Unlock Controls
feature to avoid unintended cycle or option changes during dryer
operation.
To enable the Lock/Unlock Controls feature when dryer
is running:
Press and hold the CYCI_E SIGNAl. button for 3 seconds.
The control is locked when a single beep is heard and the
I.ocWUnlock Controls status light is on.
To enable the Lock/Unlock Controls feature when dryer
is OFF:
When the dryer is off, it is not necessary to press the
POWER/CANCEl. button before activating the I.ocWUniock
Controls feature.
Damp
The Damp light illuminates in an Auto Cycle when the laundry is
approximately 80% dry.
Cool Down
The Cool Down light illuminates during the cool down part of the
cycle. I.aundry cools for ease in handling.
Done
The Done light illuminates when the drying cycle is finished. This
indicator stays on during Wrinkle Prevent
Wrinkle Prevent
The Wrinkle Prevent light illuminates when this option is selected.
This indicator stays on during the Wrinkle Prevent setting.
Clean Lint Screen
The Clean [.int Screen light is a reminder to check and clean the lint
screen. The Clean I_int Screen light will come on when the machine
is turned on. The light will flash until the cycle is started or the door
is opened, and then the light will turn off.
DRYER CARE
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air
flow for proper dryer operation.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at [east 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Every Load Cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen
blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To clean
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove [int. Wet lint is
hard to remove.
To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub
lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.
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Rinse screen with hot water.
5.
Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen
in dryer.
To clean dryer drum
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry detergent and very warm
water.
2,
Apply paste to a soft cloth.
OR
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained
area and rub with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are
remove(],
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry 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.
2, Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
[] Do not run the dryer if the lint screen is 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 [int. See "Venting
Requirements."
As Needed Cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on
the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for
your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is
completely dry.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more
frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified servicer.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on
dryer usage.
Non-Use or Storage 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.
2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the I.int Screen."
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