Maytag SDE5401AYW User Manual page 8

Before You Call
Check the following if your clothes dryer...
Doesn't Dry Properly
• Check all of the above, plus.i.
check the exhaust hood outside the house, does it open and Close freely?
• Check exhaust System for lint bui!d-up, Ducting should be inspected and Cleaned annually.
• Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters may require repositioning to ensure even drying
• Check the washer to be sure it is drail_ng properly to extract water from the load.
, Clothes load is too Small to tumble properly. Add a few towels
Control Knob Advances Slowly
This is normal operation for an Auto Dry cycle, especially at the begimring of cycle. Once the load begins to dry,
the control knob wi!l start to advance. The rate of advancement will be slow at the begiPming of the cycle because
there is snore moisture in the loadl As the load becomes snore dry, the control knob _will advance more quickly.
, H0useho!d odors su& as from painting, ;arnishing, strong cleaners, etc. may enter the dryer with the surround-
ing room air. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls it through the tumbler and
exhausts it to the outside, When these odors are present in th e ai r, ventilate the room completely before using the
dryer.
for _rther assistance contact Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance,
U.S. 1'800-688' 9900 or Canada1_800.688" 2002
U.S, customers using _Y for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, ca!! !-800-688-2080,
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