Maytag MEDZ400TQ Support Question
Maytag MEDZ400TQ Support Question
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Question posted by dgiann1488 on April 2nd, 2012
Clothes Take Three Cycles To Dry
Dryer does not seem to be getting hot from the begining. After clothes are most the way dry, it seems that the heater comes on. Clothes sensor lights dont work. Seeems like sensor, fuse?
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to cooking oils in the dryer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Optional Pedestal
Are you will need to stack your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section.
For a garage installation, you placing the dryer on a pedestal. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation.
To do so, you planning to place the 15...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... for spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance on all sides of the dryer to the bottom of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater
than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. ■ For a garage installation, you will...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... B. Closet door with a door, minimum ventilation openings in .2* (155 cm2)
1"* 28.65" 5"** (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm)
A
3"* (7.6 cm)
B
A. Dryer on pedestal
14" max. (35.6 cm)
18" min.* (45.72 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
A
1"
1"* 28.65" 5"**
(2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (72.77 cm) (12.7 cm)
B
A. closet or confined area
*Required spacing **For side...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...dryer must be sure that the electrical connection is recommended.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use with clothes dryers. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical...electrical supply connection. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical...dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... supply cable must be either green or bare. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug on the dryer. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8 If your outlet looks like this :
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the dryer: if it is ... 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of least resistance for electric current. Electrical Requirements - Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...: Direct Wire
A UL listed, 120/240volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
*If local codes do not permit the connection of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
.../or electrical supply is on power.
6. If the dryer will ...dryer has been running or "On" position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is level. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle...dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to see which step was skipped.
10. Check that both fuses are set in a running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
...this manual for more detailed information.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that has ...laundry into dryer and shut door. 3. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 2. Your dryer may not have all the cycles and features described.
1. Please refer to specific sections of fire, electric shock, or injury to start your dryer.
Press POWER.
23 DRYER USE
WARNING
Starting Your Dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
... and hold START until dryer starts. If the cycle is displayed. To enable the control lock feature: Press and hold CYCLE SIGNAL button for Sensor Dry or Timed Dry Cycles will adjust again, showing the final drying time. The indicator light turns off . During the first few minutes of the drying process, the cycle time may turn the Cycle Signal off . NOTE...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... and Modifier settings selected.
25
Dry The Dry light illuminates when the drying cycle is especially important for ease in an Sensor Dry Cycle when the laundry is selected. This is finished. Laundry cools for permanent press, knits, and synthetic fabrics.
■ Avoid drying heavy work clothes together with Dry. The length of a Timed Dry Cycle by pressing TEMPERATURE until the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
... display shows the actual time remaining in the dryer too long.
26 Rapid Dry Use this cycle to get extra-low heat for heavy fabrics such as bedspreads and work clothes and sheets.
Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature.
Wrinkle Control Use this cycle to get medium heat for drying denims.
*Estimated time with dryness level (normal) setting...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27
...after cool down. Timed Dry Cycles Preset Settings Timed Dry Cycles Load Type
Temperature
TIMED DRY Heavyweight, bulky items, bedspreads, work . Press TEMPERATURE until the clothes are used with the Timed Dry Cycles. During this option, the dryer periodically starts and stops, tumbling the load for items that can change Sensor Dry Cycles, Timed Dry Cycles, Options, and Modifiers anytime...
Use and Care Guide - Page 28
... change an Option or Modifier anytime before the selected feature begins. 1. Actual drying time will depend on a clothesline or by pressing Timed Dry Cycle Adjust Up or Down arrow buttons.
Dryer back panel
28 Restart the selection process. If your model.
Push down . Select a Timed Dry Cycle and temperature (see following table.
8. NOTE: If you purchased your...
Use and Care Guide - Page 29
... The lint screen is completely dry. Apply paste to both sides of dye.
IMPORTANT: ■ Do not run the dryer with a soft cloth until all excess dye and stains are not harmful to avoid transfer of lint screen with hot water. 5. Doing so
can build up . WARNING
As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener...
Use and Care Guide - Page 30
.... The drum may not have not tripped. Clean out pockets before operating. If you will not run
■ Has a fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Electric dryers use ? See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here and possibly avoid the cost of a service...
Use and Care Guide - Page 31
... heavy to tumble freely. Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Dry Cycles. Do not use a plastic vent. When balled up ? Lint screen should be contacting the sensor strips. Separate the load to dry quickly? Failure to vibrate. See the Installation Instructions.
■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will change the amount...
Use and Care Guide - Page 32
...work right because they are caused by dyes in the United States. Factory specified parts will be gone after the first cycle... Referrals to other clothing. Loads are trained ...cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? Dry smaller loads that you the cost of a service call the following customer assistance telephone number or your garments. The new electric...dryer at the beginning of the cycle....
Parts Catalog - Page 1
A TOP AND CONSOLE PARTS
For Model: MEDZ400TQ2 (Designer White)
27" Electric Dryer
12−07 Printed in U.S.A. (LT)
1
Part No. W10179055 Rev.
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Cycle is too short - Dryer
... Dry or Sensor Dry cycle. Small loads may not touch these sensor strips, so the cycle will end early if using Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycles? Use the Timed Dry cycle with a dry rack. Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycles determine the length of the cycle by sensing the moisture in a Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycle? Electric dryer Dryer... -
Loads are damp; dryer does not dry
...; 3 (much dryer clothes, approximately 30% more drying time) The Dryness level settings cannot be drying to your new preset drying setting for 1 second, followed by the current drying setting. Electric Dryer Dryer does not heat - Your Dryness level settings can be adjusted to adapt to save the drying setting. While cycling through the settings, the current... -
My dryer or load has an odor
... washer or dryer for the first time? (Electric dryers) A new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor is on the load because the dryer pulls in surrounding room air to avoid odors. Is the dryer being used for a long time will begin to grow mildew, which will be gone after the first cycle. If...
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