Maytag MGDB855DC Use & Care Guide - Page 15
If you experience, Possible Causes, Solution, Dryer Results cont.
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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.) Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are too long The load is too large and heavy to dry quickly. Fabric softener sheets are blocking the grille. Separate the load to tumble freely. The air outlet grille is just inside the door, behind the lint screen. Check that it is not blocked by a fabric softener sheet. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once. The dryer is located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC). Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). The dryer is 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 the Installation Instructions. 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. Clothes are coming out of the Steam Refresh cycle with damp or wet spots. If you are doing a Steam Refresh cycle of 1 or 2 items you can add a towel to the load to help avoid uneven spraying from the steam valve. Then select the appropriate time based on the load to be refreshed. 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 Stains on drum Loads are wrinkled Odors Steam did not occur during Wrinkle Prevent 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. Do not use fabric softener sheets with steam cycles. Loose dyes in clothes. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). These will not transfer to other clothing. 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. For steam cycles, the water is not properly connected with the dryer. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. When using the Steam Refresh cycle (on some models), adjust the garment number based on the load size. Results may also vary depending on fabric type. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton-polyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on. 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. For steam cycles, the water is not properly connected with the dryer. Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on. Odors are left in garments after wearing. To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Steam Refresh (on some models). This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from dry loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cottonpolyester blends, common knits, and synthetics. Wrinkle Prevent does not enable Steam Refer to Cycle Guide to verify which cycles and settings enable on all cycle/option combinations. Steam. 15