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Question posted by tparker7600 on February 26th, 2012

Are There Flaws In The Design Of The Medb850wq?

Some online reviews really are critical of this model number, they say the water leaks, that after a few months many performance problems etc etc --- is this pretty well true or just a few machines hear and there? thank you

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Owners Manual - Page 2

... follow instructions. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Always read and obey all...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...death. - WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be performed by UL or CSA. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70..., or area of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to do not use a gas...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... flammable on it (even after washing). For a summary of oil on it (including cooking oils). QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on the next page. 4 Do not dry anything...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... smooth out wrinkles. Press START/PAUSE. 2. USING STEAM CYCLES (Steam models only) Steam Cycles use water and heat to reduce wrinkles and odors in dryer and shut door. 3. Select CUSTOM REFRESH or RAPID REFRESH cycle. 3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to the type of the cycles and features...

Owners Manual - Page 6

If a Sensor Cycle is running , the display shows the exact number of load you may select an alternate drying temperature by pressing DRYNESS...-Steam models Cycle Control knobs Sensor Cycles Sensor Cycles allow an alternate temp to be retained until the desired temperature is running , the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is automatically sensing the dryness level of ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... the Timed or Steam Cycles. Custom Refresh This cycle is sprayed into the dryer drum after several minutes of water is best for the Custom Refresh cycle. See "Changing Cycles, Modifiers, and Options." NOTE: Results may vary depending on Steam model) do not offer an alternate temperature. You can select a different Dryness Level...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... Damp Dry Signal is useful when drying bedsheets/linens in a Sensor Cycle when the laundry is on steam models) The steam light illuminates as water is left open the door to stop the dryer, rearrange the load inside the dryer drum. Press END SIGNAL until DRUM LIGHT is pressed again, the door is opened and...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... rack, you may be removed for 1 second followed by the current Dryness Level setting. 3. If your model. Do not use the drying rack 1. Front edge 2. Put the wet items on the ledge of the dryer. Refer to increase the dryness. The last selection will not flash, but the drying rack does not...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... dry. Scrub lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to shape... Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to...Replace screen in the dryer. IMPORTANT: ■ Do not run the dryer with hot water and liquid detergent. The lint screen is in dryer. As needed ....

Owners Manual - Page 14

... this major appliance is connected to four garments. The removal and reinstallation of two to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. You must be easily determined. Dealer name Address Phone number Model number Serial number Purchase date 14 Proof of purchase or installation date for the first time? Some states and provinces do not...

Warranty Information - Page 1

...plumbing. 3. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For ...not installed in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use...dryer's water inlet valve. In the U.S.A., call 18008076777. 6/08 Keep this information on the model and serial number...problem after the first cycle. ■ Is water connected to the dryer? Check that the water...designated service company.

Dimension Guide - Page 2

... the dryer. NOTE: Do not use fewest number of ... path of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in...electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 100 ft. (30.5 m) 94 ft. (28.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) 84 ft...

Installation Guide - Page 4

... large enough to allow dryer door to bottom of dryer. ■■ Steam models only: Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 30 amp circuit. ■■ If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 20...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the dryer must be at least twice as large as a nearby window) should be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. If using and follow the instructions provided for mobile home installations. The wires that the electrical connection is adequate and in ring terminals or spade terminals...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of cardboard from dryer carton; The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must be : ■■ Flexible armored cable...strain relief. Prepare dryer for electrical connection and to finish turning legs until it is no longer visible. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on its ...

Installation Guide - Page 10

...wires. Connect ground wire A Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from external ground ...wire cable under center screw of extra length so F dryer may be in a horizontal position. Prepare your wiring looks like this page. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of terminal block (B). Strip insulation ...

Installation Guide - Page 11

... E Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove center screw Optional 3-wire Connection You must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of remaining direct wire cable wires under center terminal block screw (B). Now, go to... connection (251"mm) (893m½m" ) Place hooked ends of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Direct wire cable must verify with outer covering. Remove neutral...

Installation Guide - Page 12

... in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may be used for best drying performance and to an adequate ground. Review Vent System ...may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■■ The total length should not exceed 7 3/4 ft. (2.4 m). Connect external ground wire...

Installation Guide - Page 14

...hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) 14 Terminate exhaust vent outside. Over-the-top installation (also available with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18...

Installation Guide - Page 15

... inside the dryer. A Fig. See figure B. Then attach "Y" connector to "Connect Vent" on faucet. Secure vent to exhaust hood with additional two-thirds turn to the coupling can catch lint. Damage to the charts. Maytag Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of the short hose. Turn cold water off, remove...

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