Maytag MGDE250XL Installation Instructions - Page 16

Complete Installation, Checklist, Door Reversal, Stacking Washer And Dryer, Troubleshooting

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2. Adjust leveling legs If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once legs are level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor. All Models: q Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in a running or "On" position. • Start button has been pushed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is connected. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycle. NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This odor is common when heating element is first used. The odor will go away. Complete Installation CHECKLIST q Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. q Check that you have all of your tools. q Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. q Be sure the water faucets are on. q Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. q Check dryer's final location. Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked. q Check that dryer is level. See "Level Dryer". q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer. q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. q Read "Dryer Use" in your "Use and Care Guide". q If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair. Electric Models: q Plug into a grounded outlet. Gas Models: q Check that gas supply is on. q Check for leaks. Door Reversal If you prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer: A door reversal kit, Part Number W10277499 is available to order. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". STaCkiNG WASHER AND DRYER If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer: A stack kit, Part Number 8572546 is available to order. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". Troubleshooting See the "Use and Care Guide" or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... 16

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If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench
to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once
legs are level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST
q
Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra
part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
q
Check that you have all of your tools.
q
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
q
Be sure the water faucets are on.
q
Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucets, and hoses.
q
Check dryer’s final location. Be sure vent is not crushed
or kinked.
q
Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer”.
q
Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer.
q
Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
q
Read “Dryer Use” in your “Use and Care Guide”.
q
If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is
recommended to control the buildup of scale through the
water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime
scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will
reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may
lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair.
Electric Models:
q
Plug into a grounded outlet.
Gas Models:
q
Check that gas supply is on.
q
Check for leaks.
All Models:
q
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not
select Air Only Temperature setting.
If dryer will not start, check the following:
• Controls are set in a running or "On" position.
• Start button has been pushed firmly.
• Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is
connected.
• Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not
tripped.
• Dryer door is closed.
This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine
at the start of its first cycle.
NOTE:
You may notice an odor when dryer is first heated. This
odor is common when heating element is first used. The odor will
go away.
DOOR REVERSAL
If you prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer:
A door
reversal kit, Part Number W10277499 is available to order. For
further information, see “Assistance or Service” section in your
“Use and Care Guide”.
STACKING WASHER AND DRYER
If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer:
A stack kit, Part
Number 8572546 is available to order. For further information,
see “Assistance or Service” section in your “Use and Care
Guide”.
TROUBLESHOOTING
See the “Use and Care Guide” or visit our website and reference
Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a
service call...
Adjust leveling legs
2.