Dryer Use - Maytag MGDC700VW - Centennial Gas Dryer User Instructions

DRYER USE
E×piosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Failure to folow these instructions can result in death,
e×piosion, or fire.
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on
it (including cooking oils).
Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried
on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Failure to folow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before
operating this appliance.
This booklet covers several different models. Your dryer may not
have all of the cycles and features described.
Before usingyour dryeb wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to
remove dust trom storing and shipping.
1. Clean lint screen before each load. See "Cleaning the I.int
Screen."
2. I.oad clothes loosely into the dryer and close the door. Do not
pack the dryer. Allow space for clothes to tumble freely.
3. Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for the
type of load being dried. Use the Energy Preferred Automatic
Setting to dry most heavy to medium-weight fabrics.
4. If your dryer has a Temperature selector; set it to the
recommended setting for the type of fabric being dried. See
"Dryer Cycle I_)escriptions" (separate sheet) for temperature
suggestions. On some models, temperature is included in the
cycle selections.
5. (OPTIONAl.) Your dryer may have a Wrinkle Prevent feature
selector. When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer
as soon as it stops, wrinkles can form. This feature periodically
tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid
wrinkling.
6. (OPTIONAl_) Your dryer may have an End of Cycle Signal. The
signal is helpful when drying items that should be removed from
the dryer as soon as it stops.
The End of Cycle signal is part of the Start button and is
selectable. Turn the Start button to ON or OFF. The signal will
sound only if the selector is set to On.
7. Select the desired Option. See "Dryer Cycle Descriptions"
(separate sheet).
8. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. Follow package instructions.
9. Press the Start button.
Stopping and Restarting
You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle.
To stop your dryer
Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to OFF.
NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should point to an Off area when the
dryer is not in use.
To restart your dryer
Close the door. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). Press
the Start button.
Use the Drying Rack to dry items such as sweaters and pillows
without tumbling. The drum turns, but the rack does not move.
If your mode[ does not have a drying rack, you may be able to
urchase one for your modem. To find out whether your mode[ allows
rying rack usage and for information on ordering, please refer to the
front page of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you
purchased 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.
Slide rear pegs into the dimples on the back wall of the dryer.
I.ower the front legs to rest on the dryer opening.
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, rubbe_; 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 Timed I.ow 60 min.
to shape, lay flat on rack) Drying
Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or Timed low 60 min.
po[yester fi[ led) D rying
Stuffed toys/pillows Air N/A 90 min.
(foam rubber filled) (no heat)
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