Maytag MEDE900VJ Use and Care Guide - Page 28

Keep

dryer

areaclear

andfree

from

items

thatwouldobstruct

theflowofcombustion

and

ventilation

air.

E×piosion

Hazard

Keep flammable

materials

and

vapors,

such

as

gasoline,

away from

dryer.

Place

dryer

at

least

18

inches

(46 cm) above

the floor

for a garage

installation.

Failure

to do so can result

in

death, e×piosion,

or fire.

As

needed

cleaning

I.aundry

detergent

and

fabric

softener

residue

can build

up on

the

lint

screen.

This buildup

can

cause

longer

drying

times

for your

clothes,

or cause

the

dryer

to stop

before

your

load

is

completely

dry. The screen

is probably

clogged

if lint

falls

off

while

the

screen

is in the dryer.

Clean

the

lint

screen

with

a nylon

brush

every

6 months,

or more

frequently,

if it becomes

clogged

due to a residue

buildup.

To

wash

1.

Roll

lint

off

the

screen

with

your

fingers.

2.

Wet

both

sides of

lint

screen

with

hot

water.

3.

Wet

a nylon

brush

with

hot

water

and

liquid

detergent.

Scrub

lint

screen

with

the brush

to

remove

residue

buildup.

4.

Rinse

screen

with

hot

water.

5.

Thoroughly

dry lint screen with

a clean towel.

Replace screen in dryer.

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Every

load

cleaning

The lint

screen

is located

in the door

opening

of the dryer.

A screen

blocked

by lint

can

increase

drying

time.

To

clean

1.

Pull

the

lint

screen

straight

up.

Roll

lint

off

the screen

with

your

fingers.

I)o

not

rinse

or

wash

screen

to

remove

lint.

Wet

lint

is hard

to remove.

J

To clean dryer

drum

1.

Make a paste with

powdered

laundry detergent and very warm water.

2.

Apply paste to a soft cloth.

OR

Apply a liquid,

nonflammable

household

cleaner to the stained area and rub with a soft

cloth until all excess dye and stains are removed.

3.

Wipe

drum thoroughly

with

a damp cloth.

4.

Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry drum.

NOTE: Garments that contain

unstable dyes, such as denim

blue jeans or brightly

colored

cotton

items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and

will

not stain future loads of clothes. I)ry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of

dye.

2.

Push the

lint

screen

firmly

back

into

place.

IMPORTANT:

•

I])o not

run the

dryer

with

the

lint

screen

loose,

damaged,

blocked,

or missing.

Doing

so

can cause

overheating

and

damage

to both

the

dryer

and

fabrics.

•

If lint

falls

off the

screen

into

the

dryer

during

removal,

check

the

exhaust

hood

and

remove

the

lint.

See "Venting

Requirements."

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ated

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t

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

person.

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