Maytag YMED5500FW, YMED5500FC, YMED5100DW, YMED5100DC, YMED4300DW Owner's Manual

Use & Care Guide

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

ELECTRONIC DRYER

SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRONIQUE

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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
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
CARACTÉRISTIQUES SUPPLÉMENTAIRES...............................		29
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE......................................................		30
DÉPANNAGE..........................................................................................		32
GARANTIE...............................................................................................		36
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.

Drying Rack

The Drying Rack provides a stationary drying surface for items such as sweaters and tennis shoes. See the “Additional Features” section for more information.

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CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Good airflow

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.

The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow.

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.

Maintain good air flow by:

nCleaning your lint screen before each load.

nReplace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

nUse the shortest length of vent possible.

nUse no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system. Each bend and curve reduces air flow.

Good

Better

nRemove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.

nRemove 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.

nClear 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 (on some models)

νResults 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.

νUse of fabric softener sheet is not recommended with cycles that use steam. It may cause temporary staining on clothes.

νCycles 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.

νThe Refresh Cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of dry items of

wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetics.

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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.

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1POWER/CANCEL

Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

2CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. Sensor Cycles are Power Dry, Normal, Delicates, Sanitize (on some models), Bedding (on some models), and Wrinkle Control (on some models). Timed Cycles are Timed Dry and Rapid Dry. The Steam Cycle (on some models) is Refresh. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

3START/PAUSE

Touch and hold until the LED comes on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

4LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

When you select a cycle, its settings will light up and the Estimated Cycle Time (for Sensor Cycles) or actual time remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed. On 2-digit displays, for times longer than 99 minutes, hours will be displayed followed by minutes.

See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.

–/+ (Timed Dry Adjust)

Touch “+” or “–” with Timed Cycles to increase or decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Rapid Dry cycle.

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

When using Sensor Cycles (except for the Sanitize cycle), you may select a Dryness Level based on the type of load you are drying.

NOTE: Dryness Level is for use with Sensor Cycles only.

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. On some cycles, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.

Energy Saver

Touch to activate the Energy Saver option, which allows you to increase your energy savings by using a slightly lower heat level. Energy Saver will increase drying times by approximately 40 minutes; the LED Display will reflect this time.

Energy Saver is only available for Normal. For optimal energy, turn on the Energy Saver option. For optimal time, turn off the Energy Saver option.

NOTE: Energy savings may vary across loads.

5OPTIONS

Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.

My Cycle

If you have a favorite cycle with custom settings that you use frequently, you can use the My Cycle feature to keep your preferred settings ready to use. To save the cycle press and hold MY CYCLE (approximately 3 seconds) until a beep sounds and the letters “SET” are displayed on your machine. When selecting My Cycle refer to the LCD display for additional options and settings.

Drum Light

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.

Reduce Static

Touch to add the Reduce Static option to selected Sensor cycles (see “Cycle Guide”). The dryer will automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture into the load to help reduce static. This option adds approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time.

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Steam Boost

Steam Boost adds steam to the end of the Heavy Duty, Bedding, or Normal cycle to help smooth wrinkles. Steam Boost can be used with High or Medium heat settings. This option adds approximately 15 minutes to the total cycle time.

Cycle Signal

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.

Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the LED Display will count down 3-2-1. Once the controls

are locked, the LED Display will display “Lc” or “Loc.”

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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Appearance may vary.

The Cycle Status Indicators show the progress of a cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models.

Sensing

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

This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer and the dryer vent system for the dryer’s life. During the sensing phase at the beginning of the cycle, the Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected. This light will stay on for the entire cycle. The light will be cleared when selecting a new cycle, touching POWER, or opening the door after the cycle has completed. This feature is available during Sensor and Steam cycles only. For more information

on maintaining good airflow, see “Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow”.

NOTE: If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check Vent indicator will not light up. See “Troubleshooting” section.

Good Airflow

This indicator will light if there is no major vent blockage.

Steaming

This indicator will light when a steam function is active. NOTE: Steam is not available on all cycles.

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.

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CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR CYCLES

Settings and options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default. 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:	Cycle:	Drying	Dryness	Default	Available	Cycle Details:
		Temperature:	Level:	Time:	Options:
Heavyweight items	Power Dry	High	More	40	Wrinkle Prevent†	Offers stepped drying starting
such as towels or			Normal		Reduce Static*	with High heat followed by Medium
heavy work clothes			Less		Steam Boost*	heat for enhanced fabric care
						and energy savings.
Work clothes, casual	Normal	Medium	More	78	Wrinkle Prevent†	Uses Medium heat to dry large
wear, mixed cottons,			Normal		Reduce Static*	loads of mixed fabrics and items.
sheets, corduroys			Less		Steam Boost*	Normal is the preferred energy
						cycle
Shirts, blouses,	Wrinkle Control	Low	More	33	Wrinkle Prevent†	Uses a stepped drying temperature
permanent press,			Normal		Reduce Static*	from Medium to Low for improved
synthetics,			Less			moisture removal and enhanced
lightweight items						fabric care.
Undergarments,	Delicates	Extra Low	More	28	Wrinkle Prevent†	Uses Extra Low heat to gently
blouses, lingerie,			Normal		Reduce Static*	dry delicate items.
performance wear			Less
Large loads	Sanitize	High	More	1:10	Wrinkle Prevent†	This is a long cycle with high heat,
of heavyweight				or		which has been proven to reduce
items				70		household bacteria. This cycle is
						not recommended for all fabrics.
						Use for large loads of heavyweight
						fabrics.
Jackets, comforters,	Bedding	Medium	More	55	Wrinkle Prevent†	Use for drying large, bulky items;
pillows			Normal		Steam Boost*	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.

†On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

* On steam models only.

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.

If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered (except on Rapid Dry). If there is a power failure, settings will return to the default.

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 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.

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 only) 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.

	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
Items to dry:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Any load	Timed Dry	High	40	Wrinkle Prevent†	Use to dry items to a damp level for items that do
NOTE: Select Air		Medium			not require an entire drying cycle. Select a drying
Only to dry foam,		Low			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	26	Wrinkle Prevent†	For small loads of 3–4 items.
sportswear		Medium
		Low
		Extra Low
		Air Only
Small loads and	Air Only		50	Wrinkle Prevent†	For small loads of 3–4 items.
sportswear

†On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

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	Cycle:	Drying	Default	Available
to refresh:		Temperature:	Time:	Options:	Cycle Details:
Shirts, blouses,	Steam Refresh	Medium	22	Wrinkle Prevent†	Use to reduce light wrinkles from loads left in the
and slacks				Reduce Static*	dryer too long. Do not add dryer sheets.

†On steam models, you may select the “With Steam” setting to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. This is available only with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings.

* On steam models only.

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.

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

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

Appearance may vary.

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.

3. Touch POWER/CANCEL

Touch POWER/CANCEL 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.

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5. Adjust cycle settings, if desired

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. Touch 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. Drying time is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Drying time can not be changed on Sensor Cycles.

NOTE: Sensor Cycles use a preset temperature that is not adjustable.

Timed Cycles:

When you select a Timed Cycle, the 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 temperature may be changed by touching Temperature until the desired dry temperature is lit. Once a cycle has started, the temperature can be changed after first pausing the cycle.

Steam Cycles (on some models):

Select Steam Refresh to reduce odors and light wrinkles in dry loads.

Do not add dryer sheets. Cycle time is estimated and may change throughout the cycle. Cycle time cannot be changed on

Steam Cycles.

6. Select any additional options

Appearance may vary.

Appearance may vary.

The display will show the settings for the selected cycle. To adjust a setting, touch its name – Reduce Static, or Steam Boost.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

7. Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin cycle

Touch and hold START/PAUSE to begin the cycle.

8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished

Appearance may vary.

Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling.

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:

01 Factory preset dryness level.

02 Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.

03 Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.

04 Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.

05 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 for 6 seconds.

2.Touch DRYNESS LEVEL to select the dryness level shown in the time display: 01, 02, 03, 04 or 05.

3.Touch START/PAUSE to save the new dryness level setting.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

USING THE DRYING RACK

To purchase 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.

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.

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.

DRYER CARE

CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION

Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR

To clean dryer drum

1.Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.

2.Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.

3.Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR

Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of 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

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified appliance servicer.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

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