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Question posted by Anonymous-70999 on August 17th, 2012

My Dryer Does Not Dry The Clothes.

My Maytag dryer runs, heats and fluffs; however, it does not dry - take the moisture away.

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Owners Manual - Page 2

The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 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.

Owners Manual - Page 3

...to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; Good Better ■■ Remove lint and ...dryer plays a big role in good air flow. ■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry... System for final product check. ■■ Clear away items from a neighbor's phone. See Installation Instructions....

Owners Manual - Page 4

...and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to More Dry. On models ...run after your drying cycle is complete. The signal stops when you have questions about drying temperatures for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. ■■ Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. Drying...dry as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low to Medium heat setting may select a drying...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... or heavy items Evenly dries large or heavy loads. Rubber, plastic, heat No-heat drying. Small loads, lightweight items Gently dries delicate items. Low or Ex-Low Less Dry TIMED DRY Timed Dry High Heat Heavy Dry Damp Dry Freshen Up Air Fluff SPECIAL SETTINGS Cool Down Wrinkle Prevent Most loads This dryness level removes less moisture than the Energy Preferred...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... follow these instructions can stop your model allows drying rack usage and for clothes to purchase one for your dryer anytime during a cycle. Clean lint screen before operating this to avoid wrinkling when you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as gasoline, away from whom you may not have a Wrinkle Prevent...

Owners Manual - Page 7

This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer. The lint screen is located where the dryer air exits your fingers. 2. Wet lint is hard to the stained area of lint screen with hot water. 5. IMPORTANT: ■■ Do not run the dryer with a clean towel. Doing so can increase drying time. Pull the...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... heat. Timer does not noticeably advance ■■ Is the dryer set to secure dryer door. Use masking tape to Timed or Air Dry? For direct-wired dryers: WARNING 3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the lower right-hand corner of non-use? Unplug the power supply cord. 2. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will not run...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... level will increase drying times. WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Run the dryer for the types of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). ■■ Is the dryer located in a ...level setting on load ■■ Is the lint screen clogged? Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are too long ■■ Is the lint screen clogged ...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... to finish before the end of the cycle? The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in clothing (usually blue jeans). side swing or hamper door Drying rack - m) - Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle. ft. (0.18 cu. m) - fits 29" (737 mm) Super...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... if you what can be killed or seriously injured if you to reduce the chance of Contents / Table des matières DRYER SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements - W10150612A U.S.A 3 Electrical Requirements - Only 6 Venting Requirements 11 Plan Vent System 12 Install Vent System 13 Install Leveling Legs 13 Level...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. You will be exposed to water and/or weather. Drying times can result in ring terminals or spade terminals with a maximum slope of the Dryer User Instructions. Location Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer drum. See...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... extension cord. ■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the electrical connection is available for mobile home installations. This dryer has been tested for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or the Canadian Manufactured Home Standard, CAN...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in ring terminals or spade terminals with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be run with a 3-wire electrical...electric shock. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be : ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), protected with clothes dryers...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... Hazard Plug into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in death or electrical shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■ To supply the required 4 wire...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the connection of the strain relief through the hole below terminal block opening , screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...ft (1.52 m) of the terminal block. C E D A. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. A B FE D A. Neutral ground wire 4. ...block cover into a hook shape. (2.15" cm) D A. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. B. A B C E 4-wire connection: Direct Wire IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... cover into slot of cable. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. External ground conductor screw B. You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Now go to...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire)... slot of terminal block (hook facing right). Tighten strain relief screws. 5. You have completed your electrical connections. 1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Tighten screws. 4. External ...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... of the Dryer User Instructions. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. The dryer exhaust must not... heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be connected into the interior of the Dryer User Instructions. WARNING Venting Requirements Flexible metal vent ■ Flexible metal vents are...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

.... This odor is common when the heating element is level. Check the dryer's final location. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for heat. If there is not crushed...

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