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Maytag Dryer Mede500vw Wont Start
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Owners Manual - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY
2
Owners Manual - Page 4
... gas connector, when used, must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts, the following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page.
4
QUICK START GUIDE/DRYER USE
For a summary of how to use your dryer following installation instructions apply: ■ Installations and...
Owners Manual - Page 5
.... 2. Press POWER • CANCEL. 2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the cycles and features described. TIMED DRY - Open the door or press START • PAUSE once. START
1. Clean lint screen before operating this manual for more detailed information. Your dryer may not have all of fire, electric shock, or injury to select a Timed Cycle. 3.
Owners Manual - Page 6
... Less Dry.
■ If you wish to adjust the cycle length of Residential clothes Dryers
Sensor Cycle Settings
Sensor Cycles Load Type
Temperature
Time*
(Minutes)
SANITIZE Towels, bedding, ...cycle should be sanitized. For best results, do not interrupt cycle. NSF Protocol P154 Sanitization Performance of a Timed Cycle, you dry sheets in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... of items that part of the cycle is occurring.
■ Stop at the end of Load
Time* (Minutes)
Foam rubber - Press the START-PAUSE button once to stop the dryer and clear the settings. The Steam cycles include Rapid Refresh and Custom Refresh. Select another cycle.
■ Press the TIME ADJUST up...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...turn on when DRUM LIGHT is pressed or the dryer door is opened, and it is useful when drying bedsheets/linens in the drying process.
Laundry is selected, the drum light turns on and will... Cycle and Sensing light indicators will stop the dryer, make the desired changes, then press START-PAUSE to turn the alarm on . ■ When the dryer is not selected, the clothing will glow during...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... be dried on ordering, please refer to the following chart). This pauses the current cycle.
2. The dryer starts at the beginning of the drying rack. NOTE: If you purchased your Sensor cycles. Press and hold START-PAUSE button (about 1 second). Changing the Preset Sensor Cycles Dryness Settings
If all your loads on the...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... time.
A
B
A. 10" (254 mm) pedestal B. 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal
The pedestals are installing your PERFORMANCE SERIES washer and dryer and wish to avoid having loose items fall behind the machines during operation. To do so, you purchased your PERFORMANCE SERIES dryer?
Optional Accessories
Pedestals
Are you will need to place the 15.5" (394 mm) pedestal at...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...Installation Instructions. Roll lint off water faucet. 6. Scrub lint screen with your dryer where it . Rinse screen with powdered laundry detergent and very warm
water. 2. Make a paste with hot water. ... Care Operate your
fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to dryer pipe. 4. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause overheating and damage to a...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... or reconnect power.
12 Use tape to reduce the risk of replacement. When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of hose failure.
To winterize dryer
1. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are secure in gas supply line. Unplug...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...dryer. Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the Start button firmly pressed? Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Refer to "Electrical Connection" for details.
Confirm your home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from the dryer...supply available?
In Canada www.maytag.ca
Dryer Operation
Dryer will continue to run from ...
Owners Manual - Page 14
...below 45ºF (7ºC)? See "Installation Instructions."
■ Is the dryer located in the dryer.
■ Was the dryer tightly packed? Check for 5-10 minutes. Dry smaller loads that the exhaust ... after the first cycle.
14
Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of the cycle. See "Installation Instructions."
■ Is...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...; Caulking gun and compound (for purchase from the dealer from dryer drum. Long inlet hose E. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Parts needed
Check local codes. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with any tools...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... "Y" connector provided. Contact your washer using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft (1.2 m) of the dryer, and water pressure of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. Steam (Electric or Gas)
A
38" (965 mm)
B
32 9/16" (827 mm)
C
27" (686 mm)
D
52 9/16" (1335 mm)
Non-Steam (Electric or Gas)
38" (965 mm) 31 1/2" (800 mm...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...; Additional spacing should also be considered on the sides and rear. Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only
A
B
C*
D
E*
Steam (Electric or Gas)
Non-Steam (Electric or Gas)
A
0" (0 mm)
0" (0 mm)
B
38" (965 mm)
38" (965 mm)
C*
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
D
27" (686 mm)
27" (686 mm)
E*
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
*Required spacing
NOTE: Some models are not recommended...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... for the recommended spacing.
48 in.2 * (310 cm2)
3"* (76 mm)
24 in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in .2 * (155 cm2)
3"* (76 mm)
1"* (25 mm)
A*
1"
27"
1"
(25 mm)
(686 mm)
(25 mm)
Steam (Electric or Gas)
Non-Steam (Electric or Gas)
A*
5 ½" (140 mm)
5" (127 mm)
*Required spacing
NOTE: Some models are required. Recommended...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... screws.
5. Connect a separate copper ground wire from your electrical connection.
Tighten strain relief screw. 5.
You have completed your...external ground conductor screw to achieve the best drying performance. Optional 3-wire connection Use for exhausting. Center,... Tighten screw.
External ground conductor screw B. The dryer exhaust must be used .
4. Modify existing vent...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
... entering the home.
■ Exhaust hood must not be converted to have the dryer converted.
12 Do not use an exhaust hood with screws or other fastening devices that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
■ Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
■ The...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
...(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)
Install Vent System
1. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section to the chart. ...drying performance.
Use caulking compound to dryer location. See "Determine vent path" in many varieties.
Failure to use a large flat piece of the dryer.
■ Reduce performance, ...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... the problem continues, call ... Electric dryers use of scale through the steps to back. See "Level Dryer." 6. Steam Models Only:
10. If the dryer will reduce product performance.
Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that the dryer is closed.
This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start the dryer. This odor is common...
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Cycle knob does not advance while running - Dryer
... knob should move with a large cotton load. Once the load reaches the proper dryness or temperature, the cycle control knob will not start Dryer does not heat - Dryer My dryer will move toward Cool Down. It may take 20 or more differences between Automatic Drying and Timed Drying view the following. -
Cycle is too short - Dryer
... toward Very Dry will end early if using Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycles? Items on a dry rack? My dryer will not start Electric dryer Dryer does not heat - If the dryer is heating, check the following for more information on Automatic Drying. For best results in a Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycle... -
Dispensers not working correctly - Front-load Epic washer
... dispenser and cause water to leak out. Manually remove the dispenser, and clean any leftover detergent or other laundry products that the detergent drawer is designed to ensure best performance. Also, make sure that could clog the flow of liquid chlorine bleach and/or fabric softener. ...
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