Maytag MGDB765FC Owners Manual - Page 13

TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) Cycle time is too short The load may not be contacting the sensor strips on Sensor Cycles. Level the dryer. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor. The Sensor Cycle is ending early. Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending too early, see also "Changing the Sensor Cycle settings to increase or decrease drying time." Lint on load Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen before each load. Stains on load Improper use of fabric softener. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Stains on drum Loose dyes in clothes. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled The load was not removed from dryer at the end of the cycle. Select Steam Refresh Cycle (on some models) to tumble the load with water and heat. This cycle is best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from dry loads consisting of one to 9 dry items of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blend, common knits, and synthetic garments. NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry-clean-only garments are not recommended. The dryer was tightly packed. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Results may also vary depending on fabric type. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cottonpolyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. Odors Recent painting, staining, or varnishing Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, in the area where your dryer is located. rewash and dry the clothing. Dryer Results (cont.) Load too hot Load removed before cool down portion of cycle complete. Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle before removing the load. Using Timed Dry cycle with a high temperature setting. Select an Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying the load. Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit "PF" (power failure) The drying cycle has been interrupted Touch the START key to clear the PF error message; then press and by a power failure. hold the START key to resume cycle. "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition) There may be a problem with your The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. home power supply, keeping the dryer's Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to the heater from turning on. estimated time remaining. 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 that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to the Installation Instructions for details. • S elect a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. "F# E#" (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) variable service codes. The dryer is in need of service. If a code beginning with an "F" appears in the display, alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that requires service. Call for service. 13