Maytag MEDB400VQ Support Question
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Question posted by lmdabarto on June 11th, 2014
Why Wont My Maytag Bravos 400 Dryer Start
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Owners Manual - Page 2
... killed or seriously injured if you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol.
We have provided many important...
Owners Manual - Page 3
...liquids in your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
3 The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of all occupants. • Immediately call the fire ...Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any electrical switch;
Owners Manual - Page 4
... must be dried on it (including cooking oils). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Failure to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on it (even after washing). For a summary of oil on the next page.
4 Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... for Custom Refresh cycle.
4. TIMED DRY -
Select CUSTOM REFRESH or RAPID REFRESH cycle.
3. Press START/PAUSE.
5 Your dryer may not have all of fire, electric shock, or injury to the type of the cycles and features described. Place laundry in dry items. See the Cycles information on the following pages for Time, Temp, the...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...the drying process. Follow package instructions.
■ To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as an alternate temperature. however, you are drying. NOTE: You cannot choose a dryness...for your load. This is running , the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is selectable as an alternate temperature.
NOTE: Not all cycles are preset when you choose ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
.... Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will continue to tumble with Sensor Cycles.
7 NOTE: Dryness Level selections cannot be selected to...Plastic - NOTE: Results may yield better results than those without stopping the cycle. The dryer will continue to tumble with wrinkle-free finish may vary depending on some models)
Helps...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... wet item is useful when you want to remove lightweight items in a Sensor Cycle when the laundry is selected.
Status Lights
Follow the progress of the cycle reduces wrinkling.
Damp The Damp light ... during the Wrinkle Prevent (Plus) setting. For example, if you cannot unload the dryer promptly at the end of your clothes are approximately 80% dry. Promptly removing clothes at...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...
You can change Sensor and Timed Cycles, Modifiers, and Options anytime before the selected Option or Modifier begins.
1. Changing Cycles after pressing Start You can change will affect all of the inner dryer back panel. The dryer starts at the front of the new cycle. The Dryness Level settings cannot be changed while the...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...Time* (minutes)
Wool Sweaters
Timed Dry Low
60
Block to complete drying, if needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause overheating and damage to a residue buildup. Stuffed toys ...time to shape and lay flat on the amount of moisture items hold. DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that can increase drying time. The ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... reconnect power.
11 This
helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to dry the drum. Transport hose separately. 4. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Wipe drum thoroughly with a soft cloth until stain is removed.
2. Transport hose separately. 5.
Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... Asked Questions) to resume the cycle by a power failure?
www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
Dryer Operation
■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the ...delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the Start/Pause button firmly pressed? Large loads may vibrate if not properly installed. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers....
Owners Manual - Page 13
...; Is the lint screen clogged with lint, restricting air movement? NOTE: Refer to the dryer. Run the dryer for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from a load left in back or other clothing.... Features."
■ Is the load too large and heavy to move and install dryer. For Steam Dryers select Custom Refresh cycle to check air movement.
Lint screen should be contacting the ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...and dry the clothing.
■ Is the dryer being used in the country in a remote area where service by calling Maytag. The new electric heating element may have an odor. This ...on major appliances with the product, Maytag brand of products not approved by a Maytag designated service company. You must be provided by Maytag.
5. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year ...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. Pliers 3 Parts supplied (all parts are included. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in dryer drum. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation.
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...." See "Electrical Requirements."
■■ Floor must support dryer weight of dryer. You may not operate correctly.
■■ For a garage installation, place dryer at end of...C). Check code requirements.
Also consider weight of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for proper exhaust installation.
For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for walls,...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
..., if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the terminal block. This dryer is adequate. Check with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must conform to the neutral wire, see "Assistance or Service" section in a location where grounding through the neutral...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; Prepare dryer for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent.
4-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection.
3-wire direct connection: Go to "Optional 3-wire connection."
This connection ...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...block screw D. Hole below the terminal block opening (B) so that the wire insulation on this point.
7 A D
F
Before you start, disconnect power. Terminal block cover B. Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole below terminal block cover
Power ...wire connections.
4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R)
4-prong plug
Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place.
Installation Instructions - Page 17
... have all of its first cycle. Steam models only:
q Be sure the water faucets are set in a running or "On" position.
• Start button has been pushed firmly.
• Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply.
• Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped.
•...
Installation Instructions - Page 19
... the estimated time remaining.
T ry the following: Check to "Electrical Connection" for 5-10 minutes. TROUBLESHOOTING
DRYER OPERATION
Dryer will increase drying times. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker... exhaust hood clogged with heavy metal or flexible vent.
Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer.
■■ "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage...
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Unable to see water spraying or steam in Steam cycle - Steam dryer
... to the water supply line? The water spray may be visible, depending on my Bravos® Steam dryer Load damp after Steam cycle - dryer does not dry Can I don't see if the drum light is best ...not be difficult to see any water spraying or steam during the Steam cycle in my steam dryer. If the load is sprayed at about 1 minute. The spray may block your view of ... -
Can I turn off the button tones on my Bravos® washer? Dispensers in Corners
...touch the controls. dryer? Display shows "lid" - Can I turn off the button tones on my Bravos® Bravos washer with Dispensers in Corners Online Product Registration Loads are wrinkled - Dryer Top-load washer with ... made. Can I turn off the button tones on my Bravos washer? Yes, you open the door to activate the controls. Hold the End Signal button... -
Can I turn off the button tones on my Bravos® dryer?
...FAQs Knowledgebase search tips Product Recall Information Product Rebate Information Loads are damp; dryer? Can I turn off the tones the dryer makes when you open the door or touch the controls. Yes, ...selections beeps. dryer does not dry The controls will still light up when you can turn off the button tones on my Bravos® Can I turn off the button tones on my Bravos ®...
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