Maytag MED3000BG, MED4000BW, MGD3000BG, MGD4000BW, YMED3000BG Owner's Manual
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Use & Care Guide
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
ELECTRONIC DRYER
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE
W10529646C
W10529649C - SP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY ....................................................................................... 2
ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................4
CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW ............5
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES .................................................6
CYCLE GUIDE..........................................................................................8
USING YOUR DRYER ........................................................................10
CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS.......................................................... 12
ADDITIONAL FEATURES .................................................................. 12
DRYER CARE ........................................................................................ 13
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................ 15
WARRANTY ........................................................................................... 18
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ............................................. Back Cover
DRYER SAFETY
TABLE DE MATIÈRES
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ........................................................ 19
ACCESSOIRES ....................................................................................21
VÉRIFICATION D’UNE CIRCULATION D’AIR ADÉQUATE
POUR LE SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ............................................ 22
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ............ 23
GUIDE DE PROGRAMMES ............................................................. 25
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................... 27
TÉMOINS LUMINEUX DE PROGRAMME ................................... 29
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES...............................30
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...................................................... 31
DÉPANNAGE ......................................................................................... 33
GARANTIE .............................................................................................. 39
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .................................Couverture arrière
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IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
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ACCESSORIES
Customize your new washer and dryer with the following
genuine Maytag accessories. For more information on options
and ordering, contact your dealer, call us at 1-800-901-2042,
or visit: www.maytag.com/accessories.
In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777, or visit: www.maytag.ca
15" Pedestal
Color-matched pedestals raise the washer and
dryer to a more comfortable working height.
The large drawer provides convenient storage.
Stack Kit
If space is at a premium, the stack kit allows the
dryer to be installed on top of the washer.
Worksurface
The worksurface bridges the
washer and dryer, and provides a
convenient working and storage
area.
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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW
Maintain good air flow by:
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Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
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Replace plastic or foil vent material
with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid
vent material.
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Use the shortest length of vent possible.
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Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;
each bend and curve reduces air flow.
Good
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Good air flow
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently
dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and
improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
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The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role
in good air flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper
venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by
the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of
who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a
venting specialist.
Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
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Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system
at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be
sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with
your dryer for final product check.
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Clear away items from the front of the dryer.
Use Sensor cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying air
temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the
load reaches the selected dryness. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying.
Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.
Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer
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Results may vary depending on fabric. 100% cotton
garments with wrinkle-free finish may yield better results than
those without. 100% cotton items may require additional
touching up after cycles that use steam.
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Use of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with cycles
that use steam. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.
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Cycles that use steam are not recommended for items that
have been starched. Wash any starched or new garments prior
to using cycles that use steam.
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The Refresh Cycle is best for reducing light wrinkles from loads
left in the dryer too long.
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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds
to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are
registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your
fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its
name.
9-Cycle Models
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8-Cycle Models
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6-Cycle Models
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POWER
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Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel
a cycle at any time.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
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Use your dryer’s cycle control knob to select available cycles
on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry
load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.
START/PAUSE
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Touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle,
or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS
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When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and
the Estimated Time Remaining (for Sensor Cycles) or actual
time remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed. For times
longer than 99 minutes, hours will be displayed followed by
minutes.
Touch the words next to the display to adjust settings.
See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle.
Not all settings are available with all cycles.
Temperature
When using Timed Cycles or Refresh, you may select a
dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying.
Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the load.
Follow garment label instructions.
NOTE: Sensor Cycles use a preset temperature that is
not adjustable.
Dryness Level
You may adjust the Dryness Level on Sensor Cycles
(except for the Sanitize cycle), if desired.
NOTE: Dryness Level is for use with Sensor Cycles only.
TIMED DRY ADJUST for TIMED CYCLES
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Use with Timed Cycles to increase or decrease the length
of a Timed Dry or Rapid Dry cycle.
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OPTIONS
Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles
and options are available on all models.
Drum Light (on some models)
Touch to turn the LED drum light on or off. The light
will also turn on when the door is open, and turn off
automatically after about 5 minutes.
Wrinkle Prevent
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch
Wrinkle Prevent to add up to 140 minutes of periodic
tumbling to help reduce wrinkling.
Damp Dry Signal (on some models)
Touch to select the Damp Dry Signal. When selected, a
series of beeps will sound when the load is damp, but not
completely dry. This will allow you to take clothes out of
the load that do not need to dry completely. This option is
available on Heavy Duty, Normal, Bedding, and Delicates
cycles.
Cycle Signal (on some models)
Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying
cycle on or off.
NOTE: You may also turn off the tones that sound when
a feature, setting, or option is touched. Touch and hold
Cycle Signal for about one second to turn sounds on
or off.
Control Lock
Use to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid
an accidental change in cycle options or preferences
during a drying cycle.
NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when
recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control,
touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for at least 3 seconds.
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CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS
The indicator bar on the right side of the control will let you
know what stage of the drying cycle is in process. For more
information on each stage, see “Cycle Status Indicators.”
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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level.
Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
Items to dry:
Heavyweight items Heavy High More 40 Damp Dry Signal Offers stepped drying starting
such as towels or Duty Normal Wrinkle Prevent with High heat followed by Medium
heavy work clothes Less heat for enhanced fabric care
and energy savings.
Work clothes, casual Normal Medium More 38 Damp Dry Signal Uses Medium heat to dry large
wear, mixed cottons, Normal Wrinkle Prevent loads of mixed fabrics and items.
sheets, corduroys Less Normal is the preferred energy
cycle.
Shirts, blouses, Wrinkle Control Low More 33 Damp Dry Signal Uses a stepped drying temperature
permanent press, Normal Wrinkle Prevent from Medium to Low for improved
synthetics, Less moisture removal and enhanced
lightweight items fabric care.
Undergarments, Delicates Extra Low More 28 Damp Dry Signal Uses Extra Low heat to gently
blouses, lingerie, Normal Wrinkle Prevent dry delicate items.
performance wear Less
Large loads Sanitize High More 70 Wrinkle Prevent This is a long cycle with high heat,
of heavyweight which has been proven to reduce
items household bacteria. This cycle is
not recommended for all fabrics.
Use for large loads of heavyweight
fabrics.
Jackets, comforters, Bedding Medium More 55 Damp Dry Signal Use for drying large, bulky items;
pillows Normal Wrinkle Prevent do not overfill dryer drum. Partway
Less through the cycle, the signal will
sound for 2 minutes to indicate
when it is time to rearrange items
for optimal drying.
Cycle:
Temperature:
Drying
Dryness
Level:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than
1/4 full.
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not tightly pack. Items need to tumble freely.
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CYCLE GUIDE — TIMED CYCLES
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all features and cycles are available on all models.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles
When you select a Timed
Cycle, the default time appears
in the display. Use + and – to
increase or decrease the time
in 1-minute increments. Touch
and hold to change the time
in 5-minute increments.
The maximum dry time is 100 minutes.
Items to dry:
Any load Timed Dry High (the last Wrinkle Prevent Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
NOTE: Select Air Medium timed dry not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying
Only to dry foam, Low time set) temperature based on the type of fabrics in your
rubber, plastic, or Extra Low load. If you are unsure of the temperature to select
heat-sensitive Air Only for a load, select the lower setting rather than the
fabrics. higher setting.
Small loads and Rapid Dry High 18 Wrinkle Prevent For small loads of 3–4 items.
sportswear Medium
Low
Extra Low
Air Only
Small loads and Air Dry 18 For small loads of 3–4 items.
sportswear
Cycle:
Temperature:
Drying
Default
Time:
Selecting the Drying Temperature
A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such
as towels and work clothes.
A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying
medium-weight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses,
underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic,
or heat-sensitive fabrics.
Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various
loads, refer to the care label directions.
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
CYCLE GUIDE — STEAM CYCLE (on some models)
Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.
Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.
Steam cycles are designed for use with dry loads to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.
Items
to refresh:
Shirts, blouses, Refresh High 15 Wrinkle Prevent Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the
and slacks dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets.
Load Size Recommendations
For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted
for each cycle.
Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than
1/4 full.
Cycle:
Drying
Temperature:
Default
Time:
Available
Options:
Cycle Details:
Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full.
Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.
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USING YOUR DRYER
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
1. Clean the lint screen
3. Touch POWER
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint 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. Push the lint
screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care.”
2. Load the dryer
Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.
4. Select the desired cycle
Appearance may vary
Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide”
for more information about each cycle. Not all cycles are
on all models.
Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer.
Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.
IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble
freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may
increase wrinkling and tangling.
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5. Adjust cycle settings, if desired
7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE
to begin cycle
Appearance may vary
You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you have
selected a Sensor Cycle, Timed Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on some
models). See the “Cycle Guide” for detailed information.
NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.
Not all cycles are on all models.
Sensor Cycles:
You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load,
by touching DRYNESS LEVEL to scroll to More, Normal, or Less.
Selecting More, Normal, or Less automatically adjusts the dryness
level at which the dryer will shut off. Once a dryness level is set, it
cannot be changed without stopping the cycle.
Sensor cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time
varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
Timed Cycles:
When you select a Timed
Cycle, the default time appears
in the display. Touch + and – to
increase or decrease the time
in 1-minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in
5-minute increments.
The default temperature may be changed by touching Temperature
until the desired dry temperature is lit.
Steam Cycles:
Refresh with Steam (on some models):
Reduces light wrinkles from loads left in the dryer too long.
Do not add dryer sheets. The cycle time defaults to 15 minutes.
6. Select Wrinkle Prevent, if desired
If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select the
Wrinkle Prevent option before touching START/PAUSE.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.
8. Remove garments promptly
after cycle is finished
Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce
wrinkling. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select
the Wrinkle Prevent option.
Changing the Sensor Cycle settings
to increase drying time
If all your loads on all Sensor Cycles are consistently not as
dry as you would like, you may change the default settings to
increase the default dryness level.
Your sensor drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to
different installations, environmental conditions, or personal
preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your
Sensor cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are
5 drying settings, which are displayed using the time display:
F1 Factory preset dryness level.
F2 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.
F3 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.
F4 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.
F5 Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time.
To change the drying settings:
NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer
is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode
(power is off) to adjust the default settings.
1. Before starting a cycle, touch and hold DRYNESS LEVEL
until F1, F2, F3, F4, or F5 is displayed (approximately 3
seconds). The display will cycle through the different levels.
2. Once the display shows the desired dryness level, touch
START/PAUSE to save the level and return to the standby
mode.
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CYCLE STATUS INDICATORS
Appearance may vary
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
USING THE DRYING RACK
To obtain a drying rack for your dryer, order by calling
1-877-944-7566. You will need your model and serial number
and the purchase date. Remove and discard any packing
material before use.
Use the Drying Rack for items that you do not want to tumble
dry, such as sweaters and tennis shoes. When you use the
drying rack, the drum continues to turn, but the rack remains
stationary.
The drying rack is intended for use with the Timed Dry cycle
only. The drying rack cannot be used with Sensor cycles.
The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle.
Sensing (on some models)
The Sensing indicator will light during Sensor Cycles to
indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This
indicator will not light during Timed Cycles or options such as
Wrinkle Prevent.
Check Vent
The Check Vent indicator will light if there is a blocked vent or
low airflow.
Good Airflow
This indicator will light if there is no major vent blockage.
Steaming (on some models)
This indicator will light when a steam function is active.
Done
This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load
may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Prevent has been
selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if
the Done indicator is lit.
Check Lint Screen
The Check Lint Screen indicator will light when the drying
cycle is complete as a reminder to clean the lint screen.
To use the drying rack:
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen.
1. Open dryer door.
2. Align the two hooks on the front of the drying rack with the
holes in the dryer door opening and press down fully into
holes. Rest the rear support on the dryer back ledge.
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3. Place wet items on top of the drying rack. Allow space
around items for air to circulate. The drying rack does not
move, but the drum will rotate; be sure to leave adequate
clearance between items and the inside of the dryer drum.
Make sure items do not hang over the edges or between
drying rack grille.
4. Close the door.
5. Select a Timed Dry/Air Only/Air Dry, or Low Temperature
cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be
dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only setting
or Air Dry cycle, depending on model.
6. When the cycle is selected, the Estimated Time Remaining
display shows the default time. You can change the actual
time in the cycle by increasing or decreasing the cycle time.
7. Start the dryer.
NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any lint accumulated
from items dried on the drying rack after the cycle is finished.
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