Dryer Care; Cleaning The Lint Screen - Maytag MGDE300VF - Performance Series 27-in Gas Dryer Use And Care Manual

7. Press andhold START/PAUSE button ( about 1second).
NOTE: Check thelintscreen and remove anylintaccumulated from items d ried onthedrying
rack.
This chart shows examples ofitems t hat c anberack dried and thesuggested cycle,
temperature setting a nd drying t ime. A ctual drying t ime willdepend ontheamount of
moisture items h old.
Rack Dry Setting Temp. Time*
(Minutes)
Wool Sweaters Timed I.ow 60
Block to shape and lay flat on Dry
the drying rack.
Stuffed toys or pillows Timed low 60
Cotton or polyester fiber filled Dry
Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Air Only 90
Foam rubber filled Dry (no heat)
Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Air Only 90
Dry (no heat)
*(Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
NOTE: You must remove drying rack for normal tumbling. Do not use Sensor cycles with the
drying rack.
DRYER CARE
Keep 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.
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can
increase drying time.
To clean
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. I)o not rinse or
wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
• I)o 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. See "Venting Requirements."
As needed cleaning
I.aundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup
can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is
completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes
clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to
remove residue buildup.
4.
5.
Rinse screen with hot water.
Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.