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Question posted by Masmarto317 on March 26th, 2015

Steam Is Filling The Room

Steam is filling the room when running my new maytag mgd8100dw

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on March 26th, 2015 3:50 PM

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The exhaust ducting is either kinked or not properly vented to the outside.

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Use & Care Guide - Page 5

...Wash any starched or new garments prior to provide... laundry. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer ...steam. Good Better Good air flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. each load. n Clear away items from loads consisting of dry items of time set and sometimes results in good air flow. n Use of the dryer. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs...

Use & Care Guide - Page 7

... default on and off the Energy Saver option. On 2-digit displays, for your dryer. Energy Saver will be enabled when recovering from a power failure. Steam Boost can be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Prevent to add ...approximately 8 minutes to the total cycle time. For optimal time, turn the dryer on for your laundry load. Not all models. This option is Refresh.

Use & Care Guide - Page 8

...dryer senses moisture in bold are changed, the new settings will return to indicate when it is not recommended for enhanced fabric care and energy savings. Do not tightly pack. CYCLE GUIDE - Large load: Fill the dryer...pillows Bedding Medium More Normal Less 55 Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Prevent† Steam Boost* Energy Saver Cycle Details: O ffers stepped drying starting with 3-4 ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 9

...in bold are designed for that do not require an entire drying cycle. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to add a short steam cycle after 60 minutes. Do not overload. TIMED CYCLES Settings and options shown in 1-... on some knits. Do not add dryer sheets. † On steam models, you are changed, the new settings will return to loosen wrinkles, reduce odors, and refresh fabrics.

Use & Care Guide - Page 10

...injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each cycle. Not all models. Place laundry in the dryer. Items need to remove. Touch POWER/CANCEL Clean the lint screen before operating this appliance...if desired. Roll lint off the screen with your load. Add a dryer sheet to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling. 10 Clean the lint screen ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 11

...Drying time can not be changed while the dryer is running or paused. Timed Cycles: When you have selected a Sensor Cycle, Timed Cycle, or Steam Cycle (on all Sensor Cycles are displayed using...PAUSE to increase drying time If all your loads on some models): Select Refresh to save the new dryness level setting. 11 Touch DRYNESS LEVEL to increase or decrease the time in the time ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 12

...complete as Wrinkle Prevent. The light will need your dryer, order by increasing or decreasing the cycle time. 7. The drying rack cannot be cleared when selecting a new cycle, touching POWER, or opening and press down ... all cycles. This feature is not available on top of a cycle. NOTE: Steam is available during a cycle, the Check Vent indicator will rotate; The drying rack...

Use & Care Guide - Page 13

...hot water in the dryer. IMPORTANT: n Do not run the dryer with hot water and liquid detergent. Doing so can cause longer drying times for proper dryer operation. The screen is... the lint screen straight up on dryer usage. 2. CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR To clean dryer drum 1. See "Venting Requirements" in dryer. 13 As needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 14

... models only: Shut off valve in the Installation Instructions. Reinstalling the Dryer Follow the Installation Instructions to dryer pipe. 4. DRYER CARE NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE Install and store your dryer where it . Clean lint screen. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Flush water pipes. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet; Transport...

Use & Care Guide - Page 15

... with a qualified electrician. The thumping sound will not run longer. If you may make sure that both fuses are too long Energy Saver option is clogged with Steam cycle selected (on . TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - Household fuse is minimal, clean exhaust...

Use & Care Guide - Page 16

... in a room with steam cycles. Check that water inlet hose is connected to possibly avoid a service call. See the Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be...Installation Instructions. Loose dyes in the Installation Instructions. In Canada www.maytag.ca for reducing wrinkles from dryer at the beginning of garments being dried. Increasing or decreasing the ...

Use & Care Guide - Page 17

...Steam models only: For steam cycles, Make sure water is disabled, the LED Display will continue to run from the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle of cycle complete. Steam...F# and E#, the dryer control has detected a problem that your dryer is best for at www.maytag.com/product_help - The dryer will clear. 17 Refer to restart the dryer. Touch and hold ...

Installation Guide - Page 4

... all models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Level "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Tape measure Utility knife Pliers Rubber washer Tin snips (new vent installations) Parts package is located in your dryer. Check local codes. Check that opens to LP gas 4 Parts needed...

Installation Guide - Page 5

...dryer or 30 amp circuit for an electric dryer. ■■If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of dryer...with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. Side view: Back view: 53/4"* (146 mm) * Approx. measurement 61/4" (159 mm) Vent Water inlet (Steam Models Only) 297/8"* (759 mm) 31/2"* (...

Installation Guide - Page 9

... parallel to its final location. Stand the dryer up. Leave enough room to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be sure there are no longer visible. Open valve Open shut-off valve A B A. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution...

Installation Guide - Page 11

...provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■Plan installation to use fewest number of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in "Vent System Charts." Left- Wall D. Determine vent...9632;■When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in longer drying times and increased energy ...

Installation Guide - Page 12

...) clamp. Vent must be connected to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). Use clamps ... m) 27 ft. (8.2 m) Install Vent System 1. CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to exhaust hood *For Model WGD71HEW only; The "Vent... exhaust hood. 2. Run vent to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. The dryer must fit over the...

Installation Guide - Page 13

...additional two-thirds turn . Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Then attach "Y" connector to cold water faucet. Tighten couplings Remove protective... is seated on connector. 3. 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to male end of the 2 ft (0.6...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

...Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MGD3100D, MGD4100D, MGD5100D, MGD7100D, MGD8100D Front view: Side view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) Bottom view: Back view: 61/4" (159 mm) Recommended Installation Spacing: 53/4"* (146 mm) Water inlet (Steam... appliance spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation...

Dimension Guide - Page 2

...runs longer than those specified in the path of L.P. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■ Plan installation to change materials and specifications without notice. Specifications subject to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■ When using new... (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS The dryer must...

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