Troubleshooting - Maytag MEDE300VW - Performance Series 27 Inch Electric Dryer Use & Care Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently
Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
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- In Canada www.maytag.ca
Dryer
will
not run
Dryer
displaying
code
message
Has a household
fuse blown,
or has a circuit breaker tripped?
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 fuse or reset
the circuit
breaker.
If the problem
continues,
ca[[ an electrician.
Is the correct power supply
available?
Electric
dryers require 240-volt
power
supply.
Check with
a qualified
electrician.
Was a regular
fuse used?
Use a time-delay
fuse.
Is the dryer door firmly
closed?
Was the Start button firmly pressed?
I_arge loads may require
pressing
and holding
the Start button
for 2-5 seconds.
No heat
Has a household
fuse blown,
or has a circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning,
but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household
fuses or circuit
breakers.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker.
If the problem
continues,
ca[[ an electrician.
Unusual sounds
Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
If the dryer hasn't been used for a while,
there may be a thumping
sound during
the first
few minutes
of operation.
Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between
the drum and front
or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets
before
laundering.
Are the four legs installed,
and is the dryer level front
to back and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate
if not properly
installed.
See the Installation
Instructions.
Is the clothing
knotted or balled up?
When
balled up, the load will bounce,
causing
the dryer to vibrate.
Separate the load
items and restart the dryer.
"PF"
(power failure),
check the following:
Was the drying
cycle interrupted
by a power failure?
Depending
on the length of the
power outage,
you may be able to resume the cycle by simply
pressing and holding
START/PAUSE;
otherwise,
press POWER/CANCEl.
and then start a new cycle.
"L2"
Diagnostic
Code (low or no line voltage condition):
The drum will turn, but there may be a problem
with your
home power
supply
keeping
the dryer's
heater from turning
on. The dryer will continue
to run when this diagnostic
code is present.
Press any key to clear the code from the display
and return to the
estimated
time remaining.
Try the following:
Check to see if a household
fuse has blown
or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Electric
dryers
use two household
fuses or breakers.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit
breaker.
Confirm
the power
cord is properly
installed.
Refer to "Electrical
Connection"
for details.
Select a Timed
Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult
a qualified
electrician.
"AF"
(low airflow
condition):
The dryer will continue
to run when this diagnostic
code is present.
Press any key to dear
the code from the display
and return to the estimated
time remaining.
Try the following:
Clean
lint screen.
Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is crushed
or kinked.
Confirm
the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free of lint and debris.
Confirm
the exterior
vent exhaust
hood
is free of lint and debris.
Confirm
your vent system falls within
the recommended
run length and number of elbows
for the type of vent you are using. Refer to "Plan Vent System" for details.
Select a Timed
Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, have your entire
home venting
run cleaned.
"E"
Variable
(El, E2, E3) service
codes:
Call for service.
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