Using Your Dryer - Maytag MEDX550XW Use And Care Manual

USING YOUR DRYER

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
1.
Clean the lint screen
Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen straight
up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash
screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
For additional cleaning information, see "Dryer Care."
WARNING
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
2.
Load the dryer
Place laundry in the dryer. Close the door. Do not overload the
dryer; clothes should be able to tumble freely.
3.
Press POWER/CANCEL
Press the POWER/CANCEL button to turn on the dryer.
Fire Hazard
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