Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product W10445417B Maytag
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W10445417B Para obtener acceso al Manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su pr oducto, visite: www .maytag.com . ELE CTRIC DR YER Use & Care Guide If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www .
2 DRYER SAFETY ELECTRIC DRYER T ABLE OF CONTENTS DR YER SAFETY ............................................................ 2 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 4 CONTROL P ANEL AND FEA TURES ...............................
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4 CONTROL P ANEL AND FEA TURES ST ART BUTTON Press to start a cycle. Indicator light will glow to indicate the cycle has started. TEMPERA TURE BUTTON The T emperature Contr ol button lets you choose between a normal and low drying temperature. NOTE: Always refer to the car e label on the garment to determine whether it can be tumble dried.
5 CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR DRY CYCLES Regular Heavy cottons and denims More Dry Normal Cottons and linens Normal Normal Synthetics White and colorfast permanent press Normal Low White and colorfast item.
6 3. Press POWER Press the POWER button to turn on the dryer . The indicator light will ash to indicate that the power is on. USING YOUR DRYER 1. Clean the lint screen Clean the lint screen befor e each load. Pull the lint screen straight up. Open lint screen.
7 5. Select the desired cycle Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for more information about each cycle. NOTE: Most loads may be dried using the Normal dryness level, which is shown in bold letters on the control panel. Normal is the ener gy preferr ed dryness level and will use the least ener gy .
8 CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN Every load cleaning The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer . The control panel has an indicator light to r emind you to clean the lint screen befor e each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
9 INST ALLA TION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND P ARTS Gather the requir ed tools and parts before starting installation. T ools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver W ood block Adjustable wrench that opens to 1&qu.
10 DR YER DIMENSIONS 23 3 / 8 " (594 mm) 33 1 / 4 " (845 mm) 23 1 / 4 " (603 mm) 39" (991 mm) Back view: 3 1 / 4 " (83 mm) 11 3 / 4 " (299 mm) 27" (686 mm) NOTE: Most installations requir e a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow .
11 Installation spacing for recessed ar ea or closet installation n All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. n Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. n Additional clearances might be required for wall, door , oor moldings, and dryer venting.
12 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: n T o contact a qualied electrical installer . n T o be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70 – latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
13 For direct wir e installations: ELECTRIC INST ALLA TION For power supply cord installations: Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover . 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wir e receptacle (NEMA T ype 14-30R). Go to “Power Supply Cord Connection.
14 Power supply cord strain r elief: 4-Wire Power Supply Cor d Connection P ower Supply Cord Connection 4-wire r eceptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) 4-prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals IMPORT ANT : A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wir e connections.
15 3-wire r eceptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Spade terminals with upturned ends Ring terminals Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-gr ound conductor to neutral wire. 3. Connect remaining wires 2. Connect neutral wire D B 3. Connect remaining wires 1.
16 4-Wire Dir ect Wir e Connection Direct W ire Connection 1. Prepare your 4-wir e cable for direct connection 1" (25 mm) 3 1 ⁄ 2 " (89 mm) 5" (127 mm) 2. Remove neutral ground wire B F A IMPORT ANT : A 4-wire connection is requir ed for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wir e connections.
17 1. Prepare your 3-wir e cable for direct connection 1" (25 mm) 3½" (89 mm) 2. Remove center screw B Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-gr ound conductor to neutral wire. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Direct wir e cable must have 5 ft.
18 V enting Requirements VENTING WARNING: T o r educe the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORT ANT : Observe all gover ning codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney , wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building.
19 Plan V ent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: V ent System Chart Number of 90° elbows T ype of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 1 2 0 Rigid metal Rigid metal Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) 80 ft. (24.4 m) 70 ft.
20 Install V ent System 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. V ent must t over the exhaust hood.
21 2. Adjust leveling legs If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wr ench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs ar e snug against the oor and dryer does not rock. LEVEL DRYER 1.
22 First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www .maytag.com/help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. If you experience Possible Causes Solution Door not closed completely . Make sure the dryer door is closed completely .
23 Possible Causes Solution The dryer is located in a room with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC). Proper operation of dryer cycles r equires temperatur es above 45ºF (7ºC). The dryer is located in a closet. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door .
24 TROUBLESHOOTING Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results (cont.) 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.
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27 M A Y T A G ® L A UND R Y W A RRANT Y LIMITED W ARRANTY F or one y ear from the date of purc hase, when this major applia nce is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or fu.
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