Maytag MEDE900VJ Use and Care Guide - Page 20

10.

Using

pliers,

tighten

the

coupling

with

an additional

two-thirds

turn.

NOTE:

I)o

not overtighten.

Damage

to the coupling

can

result.

11. Check

that

the

water

faucets

are on.

12. Check

for

leaks around

"Y"

connector,

faucet

and

hoses.

)

Check

the

levelness

of the

dryer.

Check

levelness

first

side to side,

then

front

to back.

If the

dryer

is not [eve[,

prop

up the

dryer

using

a wood

block.

Use a wrench

to adjust

the

legs

up or down

and

check

again

for

levelness.

1.

Check

that

all parts

are now

installed.

If there

is an extra

part,

go back

through

the

steps to

see which

step was

skipped.

2.

Check

that

you

have

all of

your

tools.

3.

Dispose

of/recycle

all packaging

materials.

4.

Be sure the

water

faucets

are on.

5.

Check

for

leaks around

"Y"

connectob

faucet

and

hoses.

6.

Check

the

dryer's

final

location.

Be sure the vent

is not

crushed

or kinked.

7.

Check

that

the

dryer

is [eve[.

See "1 eve[

Dryer."

8.

In the

U.S.A.

•

For power

supply

cord

installation,

plug

into

a grounded

outlet.

For direct

wire

installation,

turn

on

power.

In Canada

•

Plug into

a grounded

4 prong

outlet.

Turn

on

power.

9.

Remove

the

blue

protective

film

on

the console

and

any tape

remaining

on

the

dryer.

10.

Read

"Dryer

Use."

11. Wipe

the dryer

drum

interior

thoroughly

with

a damp

cloth

to

remove

any dust.

12.

If you

live in a hard

water

area,

use of a water

softener

is recommended

to

control

the

buildup

of scale

through

the

water

system

in the

dryer.

Over

time,

the buildup

of

lime

scale

may clog

different

parts

of the

water

system,

which

will

reduce

product

performance.

Excessive

scale

buildup

may

lead to the

need

for certain

part

replacement

or repair.

13.

Select

a Timed

Dry

heated

cycle,

and

start the

dryer.

Do

not

select

the

Air Only

Temperature

setting.

If

the dryer

will

not

start,

check

the following:

•

Controls

are set in a running

or "On"

position.

•

Start button

has been

pushed

firmly.

•

Dryer

is plugged

into

an outlet

and/or

electrical

supply

is connected.

•

Household

fuse

is intact

and

tight,

or circuit

breaker

has not tripped.

•

Dryer

door

is closed.

This

dryer

automatically

runs

an installation

diagnostic

routine

at the

start of its first

cycle.

If you receive

an L2 code,

there

may be a problem

with

your home

power

supply

keeping

the dryer's

heater

from

turning

on.

See "Troubleshooting."

If you

receive

an AF code,

your dryer

vent

may be crushed

or blocked.

See

"Troubleshooting."

NOTE:

You may

notice

an odor

when

the dryer

is first

heated.

This odor

is common

when

the

heating

element

is first

used.

The odor

will

go away.

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