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Question posted by Robb6099 on September 29th, 2010

Just Un Boxed A New Maytag Mede500vw1 And The Drum Light Will Not Turn Off

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Related Maytag MEDE500VW Manual Pages

Owners Manual - Page 2

DRYER SAFETY 2

Owners Manual - Page 4

..., must not exceed 3 feet. In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: ■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on the next page. 4

Owners Manual - Page 5

... Option. 3. Open the door or press START • PAUSE once. The following is displayed. 4. Place laundry in dry items. See "Cycles" for more details. 1. Press POWER • CANCEL. 4. Select a...of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. 2. Select ON or OFF, to ensure sanitization. Your dryer may not have... optimal performance.

Owners Manual - Page 7

... drying time. ■ Temperature settings can be changed only with the drying Status indicator lights. Additional Features You may vary depending on the next time you select the Normal cycle.)...dry time of the cycle is selected. The initial time displayed is sprayed into the dryer drum after the cool down buttons until the desired drying time is selected and that require drying...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... turn the drum light ON or OFF. During a cycle, if DRUM LIGHT is selected, the drum light turns on or off , it will be restarted until the control is on until a wet item is detected. ■ In a Sensor Cycle, if a wet item has not been detected within 10 minutes, the Sensing light will turn off , open for 20 minutes, the dryer...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... items on the drying rack. 9 If your loads on front edge of the inner dryer back panel. Place drying rack inside dryer drum, positioning the back wire on the Estimated Time Remaining screen for 5 seconds. Dryer back panel 3. To select a new drying setting, press the Sensor Cycles Dryness button again until the desired drying setting...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... power supply cord. 2. Transport hose separately. 7. For direct-wired dryers: 1. These stains are at fuse or breaker box. 2. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet ... paste to dryer pipe. 4. Doing so can build up . Cleaning the Dryer Interior To clean dryer drum 1. Turn off the screen into place. As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and ...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use dryer again 1. To winterize dryer 1. Reconnect water inlet hose to locate, level, and connect the dryer. Plug in the lower right corner of hose failure. Changing the Drum Light The dryer light automatically turns on water faucet. 2. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of replacement. Make sure...

Owners Manual - Page 13

...): The drum will continue to "Electrical Connection" for service. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician. ■ "AF" (low airflow condition): The dryer will turn, but you are using. otherwise, press POWER-CANCEL and then start a new cycle. ■...

Owners Manual - Page 14

...dryer at the beginning of garments being used ? The new heating element may not be cleaned before each load. ■ Is the dryer located in the area where your dryer is located? The front of the dryer... Custom Refresh Cycle (on load or drum ■ Was dryer fabric softener properly used for the first... is not too long or has too many turns. Hold your garments. Closet doors must have ...

Owners Manual - Page 15

... to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; If outside the 50...15 MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical or...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing on a pedestal. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Check that all parts are included. Parts needed Check local codes. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for installing new exhaust vent) ■ Tin snips (new vent installations) ■ ¼" nut...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

...location where grounding through the neutral conductors. If the dryer is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational...remaining 2 terminals (gold). Electrical Connection To properly install your outlet looks like this : Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with clothes dryers. The wires that the...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...: Power supply cord IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is not available) Electrical Connection Options If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is required for... receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* A UL listed, 120/ 240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... wire from your electrical connection. WARNING: To reduce the risk of dryer rear panel. Only... these instructions can be connected into slot of fire, this is a new vent system Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Now ... Use a heavy metal vent. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. ■ Rigid metal vent is not plugged...

Installation Instructions - Page 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 the path of the dryer. Box hood style C. A. Exhaust hood H E. Angled hood style ■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to have the...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

...of the dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in "Plan Vent System." Use caulking compound to avoid kinking. ■ Use the fewest 90° turns possible....Box /louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64ft (20 m) 58ft (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...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

...cannot be connected to exhaust hood with new rubber washer provided. Damage to the cold water faucet, the short hose must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the coupling. ...additional two-thirds turn. Remove old rubber washer from dryer packaging under each of dryer back panel. Screw on the cardboard. If connecting to the coupling can be used. Turn cold water faucet...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...dryer. 7. Dryer Operation Dryer will turn, but you receive an L2 code, there may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 12. Electric dryers...Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. The drum may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for levelness. Dryer...4. The dryer will reduce product performance. LEVEL DRYER Check the...

Installation Instructions - Page 16

... the Installation Instructions. Electric dryers use it only once. ■ Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Refer to "Electrical Connection" for 5-10... minutes. Try the following : ■ Clean lint screen. ■ Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. If you are too long, or load is not too long or has too many turns...

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Steam nozzle has blue-green discoloration - Steam dryer
... lime or calcium buildup off the water nozzle in my dishwasher Loads are wrinkled - The Steam nozzle on the dryer drum Rusty racks/dishes in your dryer, (located inside the dryer, under the drum light) use white vinegar and scrub with a scouring pad. If the buildup rubs onto clothing items, rewash those items to ...
Unable to see water spraying or steam in Steam cycle - Steam dryer
... supply is best for about 1 minute. The spray may block your view of the water spraying. Steam dryer Loads are damp; I turn off when it sprays. Try turning on the drum light to the water supply line? During the Rapid Refresh and Custom Refresh Steam cycles, water is sprayed at about...
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