Cleaning The Dryer Interior; Removing Accumulated Lint; Vacation And Moving Care - Maytag MDG25PN Service Manual

cLEaninG THE
DrYEr inTEriOr
To clean dryer drum:
1. Make a paste with powdered laundry
detergent and very warm water.
2. Apply paste to a soft cloth, or, apply a liquid
non flammable household cleaner to the
stained area and rub with a soft cloth until
all excess dye and stains are removed.
3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.
4. Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to
dry drum.
nOTE: Garments which contain unstable
dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly
colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer
interior. These stains are not harmful to
the dryer and will not stain future loads of
clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out
to avoid dye transfer.
rEMOvinG
accuMuLaTED LinT
From inside the dryer cabinet:
Lint should be removed every year, or more
often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning
should be done by a qualified person.
From the exhaust vent:
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or
more often, depending on dryer usage.
vacaTiOn anD
MOvinG carE
vacation care:
Operate the dryer only when people are
present. If going on vacation or not using the
dryer for an extended period of time:
1. Unplug dryer of disconnect power.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Clean lint screen (See page 3-6).
Moving care:
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug dryer and disconnect exhaust vent.
2. Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove
fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4. Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer
base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer
base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
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