Maytag MEDE900VJ Use and Care Guide - Page 31

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot Is the lint screen clogged with lint? I.int screen should be cleaned before each load. Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. • Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-1 0 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions. • Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. • Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. I.ong venting will increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions. Explosion 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, explosion, or fire. iiiiiii ::i Is the dr_'er located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°0? 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. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). See the Installation Instructions. Was the Air Dry temperature setting selected? Select the right temperature forthe types of garments Features." being dried. See "Optional Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly? Separate the load to tumble freely.