Maytag MGDC700VW User Instructions - Page 7

-[imer does not noticeably advance • Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry? The timer moves slowly and continuously for the timed setting. • Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying? The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry. 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 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" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and the rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). 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 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 or fire. can result in death Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not fee[ 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. • Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material. 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. 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 dr}mess [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.