Maytag MDE8757AYQ User Manual page 9

Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.
Tumbler- remove any stains such as cray-
on, ink pen or fabric dye (from new items
such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose
cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to
remove any excess stain or cleaning sub-
stance. Once these steps are done, stains
may still be visible, but should not transferto
subsequent loads.
Cabinet - wipe off any marks with soap and
water.
Dryer Exhaust System - should be
inspected and cleaned once a year to main-
tain optimum performance. The outside
exhaust hood should be cleaned more fre-
quently to ensure proper operation. (Refer
to the Installation Instructionsfor more infor-
mation.)
Instructionsfor replacing the bulb:
1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the
electrical power supply.
2) Open the door and use a Phillips screw-
driver to remove the screw attaching the
lens to the tumbler front.
3) Remove lens cover by pulling cover
toward center of tumbler.
4) Rotate bulb counter-clockwise to
remove from socket.
s)
s)
7)
Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt
maximum candelabra base light bulb.
Turn the light bulb clockwise into socket.
Replace lens cover by hooking plastic
tabs into tumbler front below the light
housing.
s) Reinstall the screw into the lens cover
screw hole.
9) Reconnect dryer to power supply.
Directions for reversing the dryer door:
1) Remove the hinge hole covers and
screws.
2) While supporting the door, remove 2
screws in the hinges that secure the
hinges to the cabinet.
3) Remove door by lifting slightly at the
hinges and pulling the hinge tabs out of
the hinge slots.
4)
S)
Move the following parts to the opposite
side of the door: 2 hinges and 4 hinge
screws, 4 door screws, door strike and
screw, inner door cover plate and screw.
Attach the door to the opposite side of
the cabinet using the 2 counter sunk
hinge screws. (See below).
Door Catch
Screw the lower hinge screw in first. This will
help to align the door and hinges.
6) Replace the hinge hole covers to the
opposite side.
Counter Sunk Screw
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Screws
Door
Strike
Door
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