Maytag MGT3800TW User Instructions - Page 10

Garments damaged • Were sharp items removed from pockets before washing? Empty pockets, zip zippers, snap or hook fasteners before washing to avoid snagging and tearing of load. • Were strings and sashes tied to avoid tangling? Straps and strings can easily become entangled in the load, causing strain on seams and tearing. • Were items damaged before washing? Mend rips and broken threads in seams before washing. Did you overload the washer? The wash load must be balanced and not overloaded. Loads should move freely during washing. Did you add chlorine bleach properly? Do not pour chlorine bleach directly onto load. Wipe up bleach spills. Undiluted bleach will damage fabrics. Do not place load items on top of the bleach dispenser when loading and unloading the washer (on some models). Do not use more than than the manufacturer's recommended amount for a full load. • Did you follow the manufacturer's care label instructions? TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service call... Dryer will not run • Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. • Is the correct power supply available? Electric dryers require 240 volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician. • Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. • Is the dryer door firmly closed? • Was the PUSH TO START DRYER button firmly pressed? No heat • Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If a problem continues, call an electrician. • For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line? Unusual sounds • Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation. • Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering. • Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. • Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions. • Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer. Timer does not noticeably advance • Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry? The timer moves slowly and continuously for the time setting. • Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying? The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry. 10