Maytag MGDB955FC Use & Care Guide - Page 16

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.) 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 a Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid over-drying the load. Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit "PF" (power failure) The drying cycle has been interrupted by a power failure. Touch the POWER key to clear the PF error and turn the dryer off. Check your items in the dryer for dampness and start a new cycle if desired. "L2" Diagnostic Code (low There may be a problem with your or no line voltage condi- home power supply, keeping the tion) dryer's heater from turning on. The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. Touch any pad to clear the code from the display and return to the 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. "Check Vent" indicator lights up and/or "AF" appears on the display. The lint screen or vent is clogged; the vent is crushed, kinked or has too many turns. The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. Touch any key to clear the code from the display and return to the estimated time remaining. Try the following: • C lean lint screen. • C heck to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked. • C onfirm that the vent runs from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and debris. • C onfirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris. • C onfirm that 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" in the Installation Instructions for details. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned. Contact a venting specialist. "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. 16