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    W10557650B ELE CTRIC DR YER Use & Care Guide If you have any problems or questions, visit us at www .maytag.com[...]

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    2 DRYER SAFETY ELECTRIC DRYER T ABLE OF CONTENTS DR YER SAFETY ............................................................ 2 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................... 4 CONTROL P ANEL AND FEA TURES .................................. 4 CYCLE GUIDE ................................................................... 5 USING YOUR [...]

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    4 CONTROL P ANEL AND FEA TURES ST ART Press to start a cycle. Indicator light will glow to indicate the cycle has started. TEMPERA TURE The T emperature Contr ol button lets you choose between a normal and low drying temperature. Normal The Normal temperature setting is for stur dy fabrics, such as cotton, linen, and denim. If the T emperature Cont[...]

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    5 CYCLE GUIDE — SENSOR DRY CYCLES Cotton/Linen Heavy cottons and denims More Dry Normal Cottons and linens Normal Normal Synthetics White and colorfast permanent press Normal Low White and colorfast items that requir e ironing Iron Dry Low Polyester/acrylic blends, rayon, acetate Damp Dry Low W ashable silk and nylon Damp Dry Low Items to dry: Cy[...]

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    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. Roll lint of f the screen with your nge rs. D o not rins e or wash screen to r emov[...]

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    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 preferred dryness level and will use the least ener gy . 6. Press ST AR T to b[...]

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    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. T o clean: 1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Open lint scr een. Roll lint off the scr e[...]

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    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" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Wire stripper (dir ect wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" (7 mm) nut driver (recom[...]

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    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 3" (76 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow . See “V enting Requirements.” LOCA TION [...]

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    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. n Additional spacing should be considered on[...]

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    12 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: n T o contact a qualied 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. The National Electrical Code requir es a 4-wire power supply conne[...]

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    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.” 3-wire dir ect connection: Go to “Direct Wir e Connection.” 4-w[...]

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    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. 1. Remove neutr[...]

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    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. Remove center screw B Connect remaining wir es under outer terminal block scre[...]

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    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. Remove the neutral ground[...]

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    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. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 3 1 / 2 "[...]

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    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. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be u[...]

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    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. (21.3 m) 80 ft. (24.4 m) 70 ft. (21.3 m) 60 ft. (18.3 m) The “V ent System Chart” pro[...]

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    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. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location usi[...]

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    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. Level dryer Place level here Not Level LEVEL Not Level Check levelness of dryer from sid[...]

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    22 First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www .maytag.com/product_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 . Press and hold the ST ART button 2–5 seconds. Household fuse is blown or circu[...]

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    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 . The front of the dryer requir es a minimum of 1" (25 mm) o[...]

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    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. Loads are wrinkled The load was not removed fr om dryer at the end of the cycle. Refer to g[...]

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    25 NOTES[...]

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    26 NOTES[...]

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    27 MAYTAG ® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of pur chase, when this major appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for factory specied replacemen[...]

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    W10557650B 10/13 ®/™ ©2013 Maytag. All rights reserved. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “T roubleshooting” or visit www .maytag.com/help. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below . When calling, please know the purchase date and the complet[...]