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Question posted by branded21 on November 15th, 2011

Clothes Getting Blue Streaks

Parts of the white drum on our clothes dryer has turned dark blue and is now leaving blue/gray streaks on all our clothes. What can we do to fix this?

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Owners Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; If a gas leak is complete, be sure to do not...detector approved by UL or CSA. Failure to efficiently dry laundry. Maintain Good Air flow by: ■■ Cleaning your...final product check. ■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer. 3 each load. ■■ Use the shortest length of vent...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... temperature knob, you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to On. Opening ...for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low to the type ...setting. Drying time and temperature will run after your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A ... load. Temperature Tips If your drying cycle is fixed. The Automatic Dry cycle may be used for...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...dryness level removes less moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. High or Low Will run the dryer for automatic Any drying. Rubber, plastic, heat No-heat drying. Drying time varies based ...best drying in the shortest time. Denim Thoroughly dries denims. Medium or High Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels Gives the best drying in the shortest time. High Large or heavy items Evenly dries...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...signal is part of the Start button and is included in the cycle selections. 5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may not have an End of drying rack, leaving space between items. Do not allow space for clothes to ...point to the recommended setting for the type of the dryer. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Push the Start button or knob. The drum turns, but the drying rack does not move. Lower ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... laundry in dryer....clothes. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 7 DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer...drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is located where the dryer air exits your dryer for proper dryer...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...dryer? Move the dial past OFF. See the Installation Instructions. ■■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will not run ■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer... there may be turning, but you may not have heat. The drum may vibrate if not properly installed. Check the front and rear edges of a service call... Electric dryers use 2 household ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Separate the load to move and install dryer. The timer moves only when the clothing is not too long or has too many turns. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■■ Is the dryer located in a cycle. Cycle time too short WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two...

Owners Manual - Page 10

..., staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used , or was a separate temperature control set on load or drum ■■ Was the dryer fabric softener properly used? Allow the Cool Down...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover: 1. Consumable parts are unable to Maytag within 30 days from the date of ... flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it is used in the...call 18006889900. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of ...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE...emplacement 17 Spécifications électriques- DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of Contents / Table des matières DRYER SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements - This is , tell you how ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...correctly if dryer is not level. The combined weight of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not ... Tape measure Parts supplied: Remove parts package from dryer drum. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in ring ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or the Canadian Manufactured Home Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Dryer... cm) (70.5 cm) (12.7 cm) B C A. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in mobile homes to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... listed strain relief. The wires that is installed in a risk of electric shock. If connecting by a white cover. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30-amp...equipment-grounding conductor must be run with clothes dryers. If the dryer is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral conductor is installed with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The kit should be...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in length. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Canada WARNING ■ This dryer is properly installed and grounded in doubt as to an individual branch circuit. 4-wire receptacle 14-30R ■ Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. If you are in accordance with...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below terminal block opening C. Electrical Connection Options If your type of 3-wire connections. B F A CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type...relief. Neutral prong E. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Ground prong D. Removable conduit connector B....

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...of cable, leaving bare ground ...white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Neutral ground wire 3. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Squeeze hooked ends together. Dotted line shows position of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

...have completed your electrical connections. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel....Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Tighten screw. Secure cover with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. Neutral (white or center wire) E A A. Now go to "Venting Requirements."...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...dryer rear panel. Now go to an adequate ground. 10 Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6. Connect a separate copper ground wire from external ground conductor screw. You have completed your electrical... Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored ...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... of your tools. In Canada ■ Plug into an outlet. Read "Dryer Use" in a running for the dryer. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to see which step was skipped. 10. Check that all packaging materials. 4. See "Level Dryer." 6. Remove the blue protective film on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for heat...

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