Maytag MEDC500VW User Instructions - Page 8

Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45°F (7°C). Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation Instructions. • Has an air dry cycle been selected? Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried. • Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely. Cycle time too short Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Is the automatic cycle ending early? The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. I_evel the dryer. Change the dryness [eve[ setting on Automatic Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness [eve[ will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. Lint on load • Is the lint screen clogged? I_int screen should be cleaned before each load. Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used? Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried your garments. of the cycle. load can stain Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled • Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle? • Was the dryer overloaded? I)ry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Odors • Have you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is located? If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. • Is the electric dryer being used for the first time? The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will be gone after the first cycle.