Maytag MDE20MN User Instructions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Read all instructions before using the dryer.
• This dryer is intended only for drying clothes and textiles that have
been washed in water. Do not use for any other purpose.
• WARNING: If you smell gas, do not use the dryer or any electrical
equipment nearby. Warn other people to clear the area. Contact the
dryer owner immediately.
• If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable or cooking oil
or that have been contaminated by hair care products be placed in
a tumble dryer, they should first be washed in hot water with extra
detergent – this will reduce, but not eliminate the hazard.
• Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed
in, soaked in, or spotted with gas, dry-cleaning solvents, other
flammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
• Items that have been soiled with substances such as cooking oil,
acetone, alcohol, gas, kerosene, spot removers, turpentine, waxes,
and wax removers should be washed in hot water with extra
detergent before being dried in the dryer.
• Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.
• Do not use this dryer if industrial chemicals have been used for
cleaning. The possible presence of residual quantities of aggressive
or decomposed chemicals in the load may produce damage to the
dryer and harmful fumes.
• Do not allow children to play on, in, or with the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near
children.
• This dryer is not intended for use by persons (including children
aged from 8 years and above) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
dryer by a person responsible for their safety.
• Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the
door to the dryer compartment.
• Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
• Do not open door while dryer is in operation. It will stop.
• When loading or re-loading the dryer, avoid touching hot metal
parts of the drum (burn risk).
• Remove all objects from pockets such as lighters and matches.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
Export Maytag Dryer - MDE20MN and MDG20MN
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE
WARNING – "Risk of Fire"
SAFETY INFORMATION:
WARNING:
•
external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a
circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
• The dryer must not be installed behind a lockable door, a
sliding door, or a door with a hinge on the opposite side to
that of the dryer in such a way that full opening of the dryer
door is restricted.
• The appliance is intended, but not limited, to be used in public
areas.
• Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• The appliance must be disconnected from it's power source
during service and when replacing parts.
• If drum rotation is blocked due to trapped textiles, disconnect
the dryer from the electrical supply before gently removing
the blockage.
• If the dryer is not heating, or appears to be defective or
damaged, do not use it. Contact the owner.
• Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to
the weather.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
• Do not use this dryer without the lint screen in place.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any
servicing unless specifically recommended in this Installation
Instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry
out.
• Fabric softeners, or similar products, should be used as
specified by the fabric softener instructions.
• Items such as foam rubber (latex foam), shower caps,
waterproof textiles, rubber-backed articles and clothes or
pillows fitted with foam rubber pads should not be dried in
the tumble dryer.
WARNING:
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drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread
out so that the heat is dissipated. (Avoids risk of spontaneous
combustion).
• In case of electrical supply failure, remove the load quickly
and spread it out to avoid risk of spontaneous combustion.
(Original Instructions)
The appliance must not be supplied through an
Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of the
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