Maytag W10160251A Use And Care Manual page 27

WARNING
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
45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
Is the dryer located in a closet?
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the door. The rear of
the dryer requires 5" (12.7 cm) of airspace, and the sides and front of the dryer require a
minimum of 1" (2.5 cm). See the Installation Instructions.
Has the Air Fluff modifier been selected?
Select the right temperature for the types of garments being dried. See "Modifiers."
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
Separate the load to tumble freely.
Are clothes coming out of the Rapid Refresh Small Load cycle with damp or wet spots?
Under certain environmental or installation conditions you may experience underdrying.
Select the Custom Refresh cycle (20 min. default time), which can be customized by
choosing temperature by pressing TEMP and/or cycle time by pressing the Timed Cycle
Adjust up or down buttons.
Cycle time too short
WARNING
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 automatic cycle ending early?
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer.
Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Dry 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.
Stains on load or drum
Was dryer fabric softener properly used?
Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle. Fabric softener sheets added
to a partially dried load can stain your garments.
Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans). This will not transfer to
other clothing.
Loads are wrinkled
Was the load removed from dryer at the end of the cycle?
Select Custom Refresh Cycle to tumble the load with water and heat to help smooth out
wrinkles from a load left in the dryer.
Was the dryer overloaded?
Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Smaller loads yield best results with the Rapid
Refresh Small Load Cycle. Results may also vary depending on fabric type. This cycle is
best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton
polyester blends, common knits and synthetics.
Loads are still wrinkled following Steam cycles?
Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet hose is connected to
both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.
These cycles are best for smoothing out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads
consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits and synthetic
garments.
NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry clean only garments are not
recommended.
Odors
Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the area where your dryer is
located?
If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area, rewash and dry
the clothing.
Is water connected to the dryer?
Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve.
Check that the water supply is turned on.
To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select the Rapid Refresh Small Load cycle
for small loads of two to four garments. This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors
from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits and
synthetics.
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