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Welcome.............
• MD8416
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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.
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6.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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TEMPERATURE
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START
MEDIUM
REGULAR
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DEPENDABLE
CARE
QUIET PACK
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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.
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items
is opened
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before
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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.
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AIR FLUFF
provides
tumbling
without heat for sensitive loads or
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_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
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TIME DRY
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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
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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-
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Care
and Cleaning
..................
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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.
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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,
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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
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Be sure it is thoroughly
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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
•
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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
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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.
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• 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
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during the cycle.
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• 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
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