Maytag MEDE300VW - Performance Series 27 Inch Electric Dryer Use & Care Manual page 30

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot
• Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
I.int screen should be cleaned before each load.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, restricting air movement?
Run the dryer for 5-10 rninutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check
air movement. If you do not fee[ air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille?
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length?
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns. I.ong venting will
increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions.
Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?
Use 4" (10.2 cm) diameter vent material.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45°F (7°C)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires ternperatures above 45°F (7°C).
Is the dryer located in a closet?
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The front
of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and, for most installations, the
rear of the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm). See the Installation Instructions.
Was the Air Dry temperature setting selected?
Select the right temperature for the types of garments being dried. See "Additional
Featu res."
• Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Cycle time too short
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Is the SensorSensor cycle ending early?
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. I.evel the dryer.
Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness
level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle.
Lint on load
• Is the lint screen clogged?
Clean lint screen. Check for air movement.
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