Troubleshooting - Maytag MEDE200XW Use And Care Manual

Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Dryer will not run
Is the dryer door firmly closed?
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Was the Start button firmly pressed?
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Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button
for 2-5 seconds.
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
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There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the
dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both
circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the
circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Is the correct power supply available?
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Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a
qualified electrician.
Was a regular fused used?
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Use a time-delay fuse.
Unusual sounds
Has the dryer had a period of non-use?
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If the dryer hasn't been used for awhile, there may be a
thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation.

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Reinstalling the dryer
Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level, and connect
the dryer.
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when
you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back
wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove
the screw located in the lower right-hand corner of the cover.
Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with
a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure
with the screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
Is coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and
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front or rear of the dryer?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back
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and side to side?
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
Installation Instructions.
Is the clothing knotted or balled up?
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When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
No heat
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
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The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Dryer displaying error message (WET indicator flashing)
WET indicator is flashing:
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If the WET indicator on the dryer control panel is flashing,
with a pause between flashes,the dryer control has detected a
problem that requires service. Call for service.
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