Maytag MGDE300VF Use and Care Guide - Page 24
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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call... In U.S.A. http://maytag.custhelp.com - In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will not run Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, ca[[ an electrician. Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse. Is the dryer door firmly closed? Was the Start button firmly pressed? I_arge loads may require pressing and holding the Start button for 2-5 seconds. No heat Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, ca[[ an electrician. • Is the valve open on the gas supply line? Unusual sounds Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn't been used for a while, there may be a thumping few minutes of operation. sound during the first Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering. Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation Instructions. Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load will bounce, items and restart the dryer. causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load Dryer displaying code message "PF" (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? I)epending on the length of the power outage, you may be able to resume the cycle by simply pressing and holding START/PAUSE; otherwise, press POWER/CANCEl. and then start a new cycle. "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. 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. "AF" (low airflow condition): The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. Press any key to dear the code from the display and return to the estimated time remaining. Try the following: Clean lint screen. Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed or kinked. Confirm 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 I)ry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned. "E" Variable (El, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service. 24