Maytag MGD8100DW Use & Care Manual page 17

TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –
If you experience
Dryer Results (cont.)
Odors
Load too hot
Dryer Displaying Code Message or Cycle Status Indicator Lights Up
"PF" (power failure)
"L" or "L2" Diagnostic Code
(low or no line voltage
condition)
Check Vent indicator is lit
"F# E#" (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.)
variable service codes
"Loc" or "Lc"
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Possible Causes
Recent painting, staining, or varnishing
in the area where your dryer is located.
Steam models only: For steam cycles,
the water is not properly connected with
the dryer.
Odors are left in garments after wearing.
Load removed before cooldown portion
of cycle complete.
Using Timed Dry cycle with a high
temperature setting.
The drying cycle has been interrupted
by a power failure.
There may be a problem with your home
power supply, keeping the dryer's heater
from turning on.
The lint screen or vent is clogged;
the vent is crushed or kinked or has
too many turns.
The dryer is in need of service.
The Control Lock is enabled.
Solution
Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the
area, rewash and dry the clothing.
Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water
inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet
valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.
Steam models only: To remove odors left in garments after
wearing, select Refresh. The Refresh cycle is best for reducing
wrinkles from loads left in the dryer too long.
Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle
before removing the load.
Select a Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid
overdrying the load.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer. NOTE: The
Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a
power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL
LOCK for at least 3 seconds.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Touch any setting or option name to clear the code
from the display and return to the estimated time remaining.
Try the following:
Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker
has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or
breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to
the Installation Instructions for details.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.
The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is
present. Touch any setting or option name to clear the code
from the display and return to the estimated time remaining.
Try the following:
• Clean lint screen.
• Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is
crushed or kinked.
• Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free
of lint and debris.
• Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint
and debris.
• Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended
run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are
using. Refer to "Plan Vent System" in the Installaton Instructions
for details.
• Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
• If the message persists, have your entire home venting run
cleaned.
If a code beginning with an "F" appears in the display,
alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has
detected a problem that requires service. Call for service.
Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock
the controls of the dryer. During this time the LED Display
will count down 3-2-1. When the Control Lock is disabled,
the LED Display will clear.
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