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0 e Q 0 0 e 0 e e e ..::...,,.:: 8 eo e e e MAYI? Models: MD9306 * MD9316 Welcome............. • MD8416 ............ Welcome and your purchase Your complete important to us. congratulations on of a Maytag dryer! satisfaction is very For best results, we suggest reading this material to help acquaint you with proper operating and maintenance procedures. Should you need assistance, 1) Have complete model tion of your dryer. This is located lower center of the door opening. Model , MD8506 identifica- on a data plate in the • MD491 Important Safety Notice & Warning The California Safe Drinking ..... Water and reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn tomers of potential exposures to such substances. are hereby warned that the k ing of gas can result in low-level exposure to sort the listed substances, including benzene, formaldet and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustic natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Ext ducts should be kept free of obstructions exhausted dryers will minimize exposure. Number _A WARNING _ information in this Serial Number q- Entorcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) require: Governor of California to publish a Iist of substa known to the State of California to cause cance Users of this appliance it is helpful to: and serial number • MD8426 and proF For your safety, t manual must be f, lowed to minimize the risk of fire or exp sion or to prevent property damage, p, sonal injury or death. 2) Have proof of original date of purchase. Please attach your sales receipt here. Do not store or use gasoline flammable vapors vicinity of this or any other WlIAT TO DO IF YOU • Do not try to light Do not touch or ott and liquids in t applian, SMELL GA any appliance. any electrical do not use any phone swit¢ in your bui ing. Clear the room, building or area all occupants. For additional questions, please contact Immediately us: from Maytag Consumer Information One Dependability Square Newton, Iowa 50208 (515) 791-8911 (Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm Central Time) Internet: http:/iwww.maytag.com NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of our appliances, it may be necessary to make changes to the dryer without revising this guide. call your gas supp'" a neighbor's the gas supplier's • if you cannot phone. Folk instructions. reach your gas supr er, call the fire department. Installation formed agency by and service a qualified must installer, or the gas supplier. be p serv' Important _!k WARNING your ..-To appliance, reduce follow Read all instructions 2. Instructions Safety basic before To avoid the possibility the risk of fire, precautions, electric shock including the of fire or explosion: 4. 5. _k 6. --- items soaked that with contain have vegetable significant The remaining dryer. Do not place into been your spotted oil or cooking Even after being washed, these amounts or oil. items may of these oils. oil can ignite spontaneously. The potential for spontaneous ignition increases when the items containing veg- by sponta- etable oil or cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources, such as your clothes dryer, can warm these items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur. when the Oxidation escape, creates the items heat. If this heat cannot can become hot enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from if the drum is mov- Do not install or store this appliance WARNING dryer Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. Do not reach into the appliance ing. and surdust and this appliance. 14. Do not sit on top of the clothes Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary appliance is used near children. using following: tions for grounding b. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like materials must not be dried on a heat setting. Foam rubber materials when heated, can under 3. when 13. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes. See installation instruc- fumes have been removed. There are many highly flammable items used in homes, such as: acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household cleaners, some spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers. fire to persons 12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Any material on which you have used a cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in the dryer, until all traces of these flammable liquids or solids and their produce or injury .... ...... ... 11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening rounding areas free from lint accumulation, dirt. using the appliance. a. Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with certain circumstances neous combustion. ....................... escaping and can create All washed where it will be a fire hazard. and unwashed fabrics that con- exposed to the weather. tain vegetable 7. Do not tamper 8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair instructions that gerous. Washing these items in hot water with extra detergent will reduce, but will you understand 9. with controls. not eliminate, "cool and have the skills to carry out. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of lhe fabric softener or product. These the hazard. down" cycle reduce the remove these hot items' or interrupt items have items oil can be dan- Always for these they are hot. Instructions 2 use the items temperature. from the clothes the drying run through the "cool items to Never dryer cycle until cycle. Never pile or stack these 10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load. Save oil or cooking the down" when Dryer | _JL WJldRltlING Exhaust Tips. ......................................... ..- Plastic or nonmetal flexible Do duct presents a potential fire hazard. Don't Read the installation instructions Let a poor exhaust and the user's guide. system slow drying. Do Let your dryer exhaust the air easily. Don't Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. Don't Do Use plastic, thin foil, or nonmetal flexible Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints. Never use lint-trapping screws. duct. Don't Do Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbows. Keep duct runs as straight as possible. Don't I Do Allow crushed Clean all old ducts or clogged ducts and vent. before installing your new dryer. Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely. 3 cause rating Tips ................................... ..... .. ........... Clean the Lint Filter... • after each toad. • to shorten drying time. • to operate more energy efficiently. NOTE: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Load the Dryer Properly... • by placing a time. only one wash load • avoid very small loads or mixing lightweight clothes. in the dryer heavyweight at and • when only one or two articles need drying, add a few similar items to improve tumbling and drying efficiency. Add A Fabric Softener Sheet... (if So Desired) • after loading • to control the dryer. static cling. ° before the load becomes • and remove warm. This helps prevent any used softener greasy-looking softener sheets from the dryer to prevent greasy-looking 4 stains. softener stains. Controls Features At A Glance .... ................................... may vary according Step 0 to model. Select Auto Dry EASY Cycle CARE/PERMANENT nent press or man-made fabrics PRESS such as acrylic, with Press nylon, Care is designed polyester or blends. wrinkling by providing an extended cool down period by tumbling ed air at the end of the cycle. Simply set the control to the desired dry - less dry). The triangle of loads. symbol, &, is the initial preferred •. for perm_ It minimiz_ the load in unhea dryness level (moz setting for the majori v• O• _ TEMPERATURE •OOeB• • START MEDIUM REGULAR _ _ ,'" M_Y[]_G _,._ DELICATE DEPENDABLE CARE QUIET PACK / HEAV_ DUTY AUTO DRY" CONTROL 6 CYCLES A Step _ Select REGULAR - for sturdy "Tumble cottons (select press, synthetics, labeled "Tumble DELICATE "Tumble FLUFF heat. Used models) lightweight Push this button to start the dryer. The door must be shut for the dryer to oper for the door permanent cottons or items Dry Medium". - for heat Dry Low" (select - sensitive or "Tumble models) for sensitive Press Start or those labeled Dry". MEDIUM AIR Step 0 Temperature END labeled Shortly Dr,./Warm". - tumbles during the cycle, button must be pushed again cycle once the door is closed. eoeoeeoe_*_ items is opened m J I*lla m o*oo_o*o_t_iBoooe_e OF CYCLE before t!_ to resur eo SIGNAL the cycle is complete, an a signal will sound. During the cool dow tion of the Easy Care_ermanent Press without loads or items needing the audible freshening. 5 signal will sound intermitter Note: The dial can be turned 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 dry) the dial will advance at a more regular rate and much more quickly. This is normal operation. Auto Dry REGULAR is designed for loads such as towels, underwear, t-shirts, jeans, etc. Set the control to the desired dryness level (more dry less dry). The triangle symbol, A, is the initial preferred setting for the majority of loads. o o o o o g AIR FLUFF provides tumbling without heat for sensitive loads or 0 o o _, _!i_ _:1% ¸!_ O o O Au_ D_ ASY CARE/ _ANENT PRESS OFF cool dowrt Auto Dry REGULAR rnor_dry Press Care items needing freshening. As example: certain sweaters, shower curtains, camping gear, pillows, etc. Set the control to the desired number of minutes. OFF OFF WRINKLE RELEASE ° o TIME DRY "* DAMP DRY is designed to "partially" dry items. It provides approximately 20 minutes of heated tumbling and 5 minutes of cool down tumbling without heat. AIR FLUFF °% o • • • • • t • Oe WRINKLE RELEASE will release wrinkles from items that are clean and dry but slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet, TIME DRY may be selected for any load if the Auto Dr), sensor system is not desired. Set the control to the desired number of minutes and choose the appropriate perature for the load. packed suitcase or from sitting in the dryer too long after the end of the cycle. It provides 10 minutes of heated tumbling and 5 minutes of cool down tumbling without heat. drying tem- 6 Care and Cleaning .................. ............................ Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Cabinet - wipe off any marks with soap and water. Use an appliance wax once a year if desired. Tumbler - remove any stains (such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye) with an all purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance. Dryer Exhaust System - should be inspected and cleaned once a year to maintain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned Replacing Drum more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.) Light..,.,,. ................................. (Select Models) Instructions for replacing 1) UnpLug or disconnect the bulb: the dryer from the elec- 5) Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt maximum candelabra base light bulb. trical power supply. 2) Open the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw attaching the lens to the tumbler front. 6) Turn the light bulb clockwise 3) Remove lens cover by pulling center of tumbler. cover toward 8) Reinstall hole. 4) Rotate bulb counter-clockwise socket. to remove Reversing Directions the for reversing 1) Remove 3) Remove the screw 9) Reconnect into the lens cover screw dryer to power supply. . ......... . ......... ...... the dryer door. the door, remove door by lifting slightly 4) Move the following 7) Replace lens cover by hooking plastic tabs into tumbler front below the light housing. Door .... . .............. the hinge hole covers and screws. 2) While supporting from into socket. Move the door catch cover to the opposite side. 2 screws in the hinges that secure the hinges to the cabinet. at the hinges and pulling the hinge tabs out of the hinge slots. parts to the opposite side of the door: 2 hinges and 4 hinge screws, 4 door screws, door strike and screw, inner door cover plate and screw. 5) Attach the door to the opposite side of the cabinet using the 2 counter sunk hinge screws. Screw the lower hinge screw in first. This will help to align the door and hinges. 6) Replace the hinge hole covers to the opposite (See below). side. Door Catch Counter Sunk Screw "_ i i ,_z p i Door i n s i Door i i i i ,, , , .......... i Strike E :u i 1 Door _,,------_€ - 7 ! j- Drying Rack Installation (Found in select models or purchased separately Instructions The drying rack allows you to dry items that you don't want to tumble dry; for example, sneakers, washable sweaters, stuffed toys or pillows, etc. The rack remains stationary, but the drum rotates. (Make sure nothing hangs over the edges of the rack.) To Use Rack: I. Open dryer door. 2. Position drying rack in tumbler with the two exten- sion wires toward you. These wires will brace the rack against the front surface of the tumbler. Legs will rest on front ledge and at back of drum. 3. Place wet items on the rack, leaving space between them so air can reach all surfaces. . Close dryer door. 5. Use the Timed Dry cycle if available or use Auto Dry Regular Fabrics cycle. Select time according to moisture and weight of item. Push the start button. It may be necessary to reset the timer if a longer drying time is needed. To Remove Rack: 1. Open dryer door. 2. Lift rack straight up and out. "Washable (block sweaters to shape Heat and lay flat on rack) Stuffed toys or pillows (cotton or polyester Stuffed toys* (foam or rubber Foam rubber Heat fiber filled) Air Fluff filled) pillows* Air Fluff Sneakers Air Fluff or Heat *Warning: When is possible they will suffer damage drying foam rubber, 8 ............. from your dealer using part # MAL IO00AXX.) plastic, or rubber with heat, it and could lead to a fire hazard, Special Laundry Tips ......................................... Please follow the care label or manufacturer's available, use the following information instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions Bedspreads • Follow the care label instructions & Comforters - e,eo_leiol*ale eltQleoeolmo_ool*leoe Be sure it is thoroughly ,t_*t*t_oo_ee_aoo..oooll_..._ or dry on the Regular s.oot_a..tooloo_*o*ooollll at a time for best tumbling • Be sure it is thoroughly dry before using or storing. • Use the Permanent & Draperies • Dry these in small loads for best results and remove Cloth • Use the Regular cycle to make diapers • Use the Regular cycle and a delicate Down-filled Items (jackets, sleeping comforters, etc.) Foam bags, Rubber (rug backs, stuffed toys, certain shoulder pads, etc.) Press cycle to help minimize wrinkling. come out soft and fluffy. temperature setting. • DO NOT dry on a heat setting. Use the Time Dry/Air • ,_k WAFINlllIG a fire hazard. - Drying • Use the Regular (shower curtains, outdoor furniture covers, etc.) Fluff cycle on a Delicate sneakers Items (curtains, draperies, Woolens, unless recommended Vegetable or cooking 9 oil soaked to help the or Air Fluff temperature Avoid Dryer Drying... • it or be cycle. on the care label instructions. • Fiberglass cycle. kapok or foam pillows. • Use the Time Dry/Air depending Fluff (no-heat) a rubber item with heat may damage • Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean tumbling action and to fluff the item. Plastics as soon as possible. • Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down comforters, etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and absorbs moisture. • DO NOT dryer-dry Pillows Jlee action. Curtains Diapers cycle. dry before using or storing. e,,*_eOO_O****OOt,***_a • Dry only one blanket Blankets are not as a guide. etc.) on the label. items. (See pg.2) Before You Call ............ ....... ..... ........... ......... .. ..... • Be sure the door is latched shut. • Be sure the power cord is plugged Doesn't Run • Check the home's circuit breaker into a live electrical and fuses. • Press the START button again if the door is opened • ,e,aiD,e• twl e• .,_ • oa Heat • during the cycle. • •_*4.,ote,ie*t_.ellee*m._e*ae•*emeweooe•*o*_eeowee*,tlotJ*._*o•_*eeJ*o** • Check the home's Doesn't outlet. circuit breaker and fuses. Select a heat setting, not air-fluff. • On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on. • Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. • Check all of the above, plus... • Be sure the exhaust hood at the outside of the home can open and close freely. • Use 4" rigid metal exhaust Doesn't Dry • Do not overload. duct. 1 Wash load = 1 Dryer load, • Sort heavy items from lightweight • Check that the washer the load. • Check Remove Is Noisy the load for items. is draining objects such • Be sure the rubber feet are installed Advances Slowly For further assistance, U.S. customers as to extract coins, loose adequate water from buttons, nails, etc. promptly. • Be sure the dryer is leveled properly Control Knob properly as outlined in the installation on the leveling manual. legs. This is normal operation for an Auto Dry cycle, especially at the beginning of cycle. Once the load begins to dry, the control knob will start to advance. The rate of advancement will be slow at the beginning of the cycle because there is more moisture in the load. As the load becomes more dry, the control knob will advance more quickly. call Maytag Customer Assistance: using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired 10 U.S. 1-800-688-9900 or speech impaired, or Canada 1-800-688.2002. call 1-800.688-2080. Clothes D ryer Warra nty ...................................... Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited Warranty After the first year from date of original retail pfirchase, through the time periods listed below, the parts designated below which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation. Second Year - All parts. Third Through Additional Fifth Year - Dryer tumbler. Limited Warranty Against Rust-Through Should an exterior cabinet, including the door, rust through during the one year period starting from the date of retail purchase, repair or replacement will be made free of charge. After the first and through the tenth year, repair or replacement wil! be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation. Please Note: This full warranty and the limited warranties apply when the dryer is located in the United States or Canada. Dryers located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranties only, including parts which fail during the first two years. Canadian Residents This warranty covers only those dryers installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the dryers are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada. The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. To Receive Warranty This warranty Service To locate an authorized service company in your area, contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service, please call or write: Maytag Customer Assistance c/o Maytag Customer Service RO. 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, caI1 1-800-688-2080. When contacting Maytag Customer Service be sure to provide the model and serial numbers of your appliance, the name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance and the date of purchase. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Should you still have a problem, write to: Major Appliance Consumer Action Program (MACAP), 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606, MACAP is an industry sponsored but independent group of consumer experts who receive and act on complaints from appliance owners. NOTE: When writing about an unsolved service problem, please include the fullowing information: (a) Your name, address and telephone number; (b) Model number and serial number (found on lower center of door opening) of your appliance; (c) Name and address of your dealer and date the appliance was bought; (d) A clear description of the problem you are having with the appliance. MAYTAG Form No. 319CMA Part No. 6 3702950 • One Dependability , _ _ Square • • Newton, http:/iwww, Iowa 50208 maytag.com JN kitho U,S,,