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Question posted by pennystorlie on April 6th, 2013

Maytag Epic Frontload Dryer. Model # Med9600sqo

Dryer started all of a sudden making sqealing noise. But will still dry clothes. Is it worth fixing?

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Answer #1: Posted by PJmax on October 8th, 2013 5:33 PM

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If you still have the noise you need to determine if it's coming from the front or rear of the dryer. Usually it comes from the rear and could be one of the support rollers needs lubrication or replacement. Should be an easy. low cost repair.

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...screen before using the dryer, follow instructions. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. ■ Do not dry articles that have ... dryer is used near children. ■ Before the dryer is moving. ■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will follow instructions. Close supervision of fire, electric ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. You will add to the "Assistance or Service" section. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting...if installing the dryer on a pedestal? Ask for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal with clothes dryers. Parts needed ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

.... (96.52 cm) *Required spacing 1"* (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) 5 Place dryer at least 18" (46 cm) above the floor for this dryer. Failure to the bottom of the dryer to place the dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor. This can result in longer drying times. The combined weight of a companion appliance...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... cm) 1"* (2.5 cm) Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are for cabinet installation ■ For cabinet installation, with vents *Required spacing **For... 7"* (17.8 cm) 9"* (22.9 cm) 5"** 31¹ ₂" 1"* 1" 27" 1" (12.7 cm) (80.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) *Required spacing **For side or ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

... connection. 6"* (15.2 cm) 76" (193 cm) *Required spacing 5"* (12.7 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Mobile home - Additional installation requirements This dryer is prohibited for mobile home installations. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be used , it is recommended that a qualified electrician...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

.... GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be either green or bare. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 If your outlet looks like...22 m) long, must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be run with clothes dryers. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

...make sure exhaust hood is in its final location. ■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. Box hood style If using an existing vent system ■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling Maytag...recommended to achieve the best drying performance. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 18

... (For use the fewest number of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■ Bend vent gradually to the manufacturer...27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m) Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m) 15 ft (4.6 m) 18 Terminate the exhaust vent outside. Number of 90º turns or elbows Type of the dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

...10.2 cm) clamp. 3. Find the diamond marking. 4. Slide the dryer on the cardboard. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. (On gas models) Check that the vent is no kinks in back or other fastening... first side to side, then front to existing vent, make sure the vent is not level, prop up . Vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Install Leveling Legs WARNING...

Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... a grounded 4 prong outlet. See "Level Dryer." 6. Dispose of your tools. 3. Check the dryer's final location. In Canada ■ Dryer door is not crushed or kinked. 5. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is on. ■ Household fuse...

Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... the load and adjusts the time automatically for the selected Dryness Level. 23 Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that has ever had any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to specific sections of the cycle based on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. DRYER USE WARNING Starting Your Dryer WARNING...

Use and Care Guide - Page 24

...dryer. Drying and Cycle Tips Select the correct cycle and dryness level or temperature for your load. Cool Down tumbles the load without heat during dryer operation. Cool Down makes the loads easier to reduce wrinkling. After the first 5 minutes of moisture left in the clothes.... To restart the dryer Close the door and press and hold HOLD TO START button until dryer starts (about 1 second)....

Use and Care Guide - Page 25

... has been detected in the dryer. NOTE: The Damp light is finished. Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature. Delicate Use this cycle to get Low heat for drying synthetic fabrics, washable knit fabrics and no -iron fabrics such as work clothes and sheets. Cycle tips ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle...

Use and Care Guide - Page 26

... Cycles. Automatic preset cycle settings Automatic Cycles Load Type HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight mixed loads, towels, jeans NORMAL Corduroys, work clothes TOUCHUP Medium 20 Helps to smooth out wrinkles RAPID DRY Small loads High 27 Additional Features Extra Care Feature When you do not select the Extra Care feature, the dryer stops after an Automatic Cycle. Manual preset...

Use and Care Guide - Page 27

...drying rack Do not remove the lint screen. 1. Actual drying time will emit every 5 minutes until the clothes are removed, or the Extra Care feature is finished. Rack Dry Setting Temp. Dryer rack front edge B. Open dryer... TO START button (about 1 second). Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may not have the same feature as needed . Place drying rack inside dryer drum,...

Use and Care Guide - Page 28

...load cleaning The lint screen is completely dry. To clean 1. Replace screen in the dryer. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can result in the door opening of clean cloths...hard to a soft cloth. Wet lint is in dryer. Make a paste with your dryer and will not stain future loads of dye. 28 Tumble a load of the dryer. Roll lint off ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 30

... for a while, there may require pressing and holding the Start button for service. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will not run ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Dryer Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are intact and tight, or that both circuit...

Use and Care Guide - Page 31

... or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry the clothing. ■ Is the dryer being dried. The odor will increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Drum stains are wrinkled ■ Was the load removed from dryer. WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such...

Use and Care Guide - Page 32

... only factory specified parts. Maytag® appliances designated service...dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 6 ft (1.8 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp Dryer vent lint brush All-purpose appliance cleaner Laundry supply storage cart LP Gas conversion kit Door reversal kit (all colors) Drying... purchase date and the complete model and serial number of appliances....

Use and Care Guide - Page 33

...flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use . 4. Outside the 50 United States...Maytag Limited (hereafter "Maytag") will need it is installed in an inaccessible location or is used for future reference. Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date 33 Contact your complete model...

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