Maytag MGDB850WB Use and Care Guide - Page 24

As needed cleaning Laundry 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 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. Cleaning the Dryer Interior 1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed. 2. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth. 3. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the 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. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye. Removing Accumulated Lint 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. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Water Inlet Hoses Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found. When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement. Vacation, Storage, and Moving Care Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it. Non-Use or Vacation Care Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should: 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line 3. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 4. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away. To winterize dryer 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Shut off water faucet. 3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain. 4. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line. To use dryer again 1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet. 2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power. 3. Open shutoff valve in gas supply line. Moving care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Shut off water faucet. 3. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately. 4. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line. 5. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe. 6. Cap the open fuel supply line. 7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base. 8. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. Reinstalling the dryer Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect the dryer. Changing the Drum Light The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door. To change the drum light 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 24