Maytag MEDB850WB - 29" Electric Dryer Use And Care Manual page 13

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long,
or load is too hot
• Is the lint screen clogged with lint?
I.int screen should be cleaned before each load.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
restricting air movement?
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not fee[
air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust
vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation
Instructions.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille?
Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length?
Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the
Installation Instructions.
• Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?
Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) 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 45°F
(7°C) ?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45°F (7°C).
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" (127 mm) of
airspace, and the sides and front of the dryer require a minimum
of 1" (25 mm). See the Installation Instructions.
Has the Air Fluff modifier been selected?
Select the right temperature for the types of garments being
dried. See "Additional Features."
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 selecting the
temperature by pressing TEMP I_EVEI_and/or cycle time by
pressing the TIME AI)JUST + (plus) or - (minus).
Cycle time too short
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. I.evel the dryer.
Change the dryness [eve[ setting on Sensor Cycles. Increasing or
decreasing the dryness [eve[ 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.
I)rum 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?
For Steam I)ryers select Custom Refresh cycle to tumble the load
with water and heat to help smooth out wrinkles from a load [eft
in the dryer.
• Was the dryer overloaded?
I)ry smaller loads that can tumble freely. Smaller loads yield best
results with the Rapid Refresh Small I.oad 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 smoothingout 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.
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