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• Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of  this or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all 

occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from

a neighbors phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: 

For your safety, the

information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property dam-
age, personal injury or death.

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some liquid household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.

b. Items containing foam rubber (may be labeled

latex foam) or similarly textured rubber-like
materials must not be dried on a heat setting.
Foam rubber materials when heated, can under
certain circumstances produce fire by sponta-
neous combustion.

3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.

Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.

4. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-

carded, remove the door to the drying compart-
ment.

5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is mov-

ing.

6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be

exposed to the weather.

7. Do not tamper with controls.

8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or

attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
mended in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out.

9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate

static unless recommended for dryer use by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.

11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and sur-

rounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust
and dirt.

12. The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should

be cleaned periodically by qualified service person-
nel.

13. This appliance must be properly grounded. Never

plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is
not grounded adequately and in accordance with
local and national codes. See installation instruc-
tions for grounding this appliance.

14. Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

a. Do not dry items that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode. Any material on
which you have used a cleaning solvent, or
which is saturated with flammable liquids or
solids, should not be placed in the dryer, until all
traces of these flammable liquids or solids and
their fumes have been removed. There are many
highly flammable items used in homes, such as:
acetone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene,

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your

dryer follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

Summary of Contents for MD-22

Page 1: ...cian If you have questions write us include your model number and phone number or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 1 800 688 9900 USA 1 800 68...

Page 2: ...y part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recom mended in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out 9 Do not use fabric softene...

Page 3: ...ng stacking or storing these kinds of items may prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dangerous Washi...

Page 4: ...ng some moisture in the clothing at the end of the cycle Regular IntelliDry The Regular IntelliDry cycle is designed to dry loads such as towels underwear t shirts jeans etc Step 3 For sturdy cottons...

Page 5: ...the dial will advance at a more regular rate and much more quick ly This is normal operation Step 4 NOTE Using the Air Fluff temperature setting will require a longer drying time Time Dry Air Fluff T...

Page 6: ...to reposition the load during the cycle to ensure even drying Care Cleaning NOTE Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place Control Panel Clean with a soft damp cloth Do not use abrasi...

Page 7: ...ver use lint trapping screws Do Keep duct runs as straight as possible Do Clean all old ducts before installing your new dryer Be sure vent flap opens and closes freely Inspect and clean the exhaust s...

Page 8: ...It is normal to hear the dryer gas valve or heating element cycle on and off during the drying cycle The dryer should be level and installed on a solid floor Be sure the rubber feet are installed on t...

Page 9: ...in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was pur chased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance Should you not receive satisfactory war ranty service...

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