Maytag MGDZ400TQ - 27" Gas Dryer Use And Care Manual page 23

4. Close the door.
5. Press the POWER button.
6. Select a Timed Dry Cycle and temperature (see following chart). Items containing foam,
rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Fluff temperature
setting.
7. You may change the cycle time by pressing Timed Dry Cycle Adjust Up or Down arrow
buttons, Reset time as needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.
8. Press (and hold) START button (about 3 seconds/.
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested temperature
setting and drying time. Actual drying time will depend on the amount of moisture items hold.
Rack Dry Setting Temp. Time*
Wool Sweaters limed Dry Low 60
Block to shape and lay flat on the rack. Cycles
Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Dry kow 60
Cotton or polyester fiber filled Cycles
Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Dry Air Fluff 90
Foam rubber filled Cycles (no heat)
Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Dry Air Fluff 90
Cycles (no heat)
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
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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 era) 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. 19o not rinse or
wash screen to remove lint Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
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. See "Venting Requirements."
As needed cleaning
kaundry 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 the screen.
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
I. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.