Drying; Dryer Care; C_Leaning The - Maytag MGD5707TQ - 29" Gas Dryer Use And Care Manual

DRYING RACK OPTION
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. The drum
turns, but the rack does not move.
[f your model does not have a drying rack, you may be able to purchase one for your model. [b
find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for information on ordering, please
refer to the front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you purchase(] your dryer.
NOTE: The rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Do not use the automatic cycle with
the drying rack.
To use the drying rack
1. Place drying rack in dryer.
Style 1: Your drying rack has front legs. Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall
of the dryer. I.ower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.
Style 2: Your drying rack does not have front legs. Do not remove the lint screen. Slide
drying rack over the bottom of the dryer door opening. Push down to secure rack on
frame.
2. Put wet items on top) of rack, leaving space between items. Do not allow items to hang
over the edge of the rack. Close the door.
3. Select a timed drying cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Items containing foam,
rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle. Refer to the
following table.
4. Start the dryer. Reset cycle to complete drying, if needed.
Rack Dry Cycle Temp Time
Washable wool items (block to shape, lay Timed Drying low 60 min.
flat on rack)
Stuffed toys/pillows ]cotton or polyester Timed Drying low 60 min.
filled)
Stuffed toys/pillows Air (no heat) N/A 90 min.
Foam rubber filled
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CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION
Kee l) dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
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.
CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN
Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked or missing. Doing so
can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
• If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and
remove the lint.
Every Load Cleaning
1. The lint screen is located on top of the dryer, Pull the lint screen toward you. Roll lint off
the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard
to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place,
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