Maytag MEDB850YW Installation Guide - Page 20

No heat ■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Elelctric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers.Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■■ Is "Check Vent" illuminated on the Airflow screen? This indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer vent. The Detecting light comes on during the sensing phase at the beginning of a cycle. THe Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow issue is detected. DRYER RESULTS Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot ■■ Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Lint screen shold be cleaned before each load. Try the following: Clean lint screen. Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and debris. Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris. Confirm your vent system falls within the recommended run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are using. Refer to "Plan Vent System" for details. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. For more information on maintaining good airflow, see "Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow" in the "Use and Care Guide". If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned. Dryer displaying code message ■■ "PF" (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer. ■■ "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition): The drum will turn, but there may be a problem with your home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. Press any key to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated time remaining. ■■ Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement? Run dryer for 5-10 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 vent. See "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. Long venting will increase drying times. See "Installation Instructions". ■■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■■ 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). Try the following: Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Confirm the power cord is properly installed. Refer to "Electrical Connection" for details. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. ■■ "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service. W10392124A W10392125A-SP © 2011 All rights reserved ■■ 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" (25 mm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See "Installation Instructions". ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A., Whirlpool Canada LP licensee in Canada ® Registered trademark/™ Trademark of Maytag Properties, LLC or its related companies. Used under license by Maytag Limited in Canada. 7/11 Printed in U.S.A.