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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help
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for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
mfyou experience
Possibme Causes
Somution
Dryer will not run
Dryer will not heat
Door not closed completely.
START button not pressed firmly or
held long enough.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
incorrect power supply.
Wrong type of fuse.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
incorrect power supply.
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
Press and hold the START button 2-5 seconds.
There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the
dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both
circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the
circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
Use a time-delay fuse.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
Thumping noise
Dryer hasn't been used in a while.
This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few
minutes of use.
Rattling or vibrating
A small object caught between the
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
noise
edges of dryer drum.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
Dryer isn't properly leveled.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See "Level
Dryer." All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the
floor.
Clothing is bailed up in dryer.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
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