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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –
In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
Door not closed completely.
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
START/PAUSE not touched firmly or
held long enough.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE 2–5 seconds.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
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 fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Incorrect power supply.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
Wrong type of fuse.
Use a time-delay fuse.
Dryer will not heat
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2
household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Incorrect power supply.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
Supply line valve not open.
For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line is open.
Unusual Noise
Humming or whining
noise with Steam cycle
selected (on some
models)
Water pump or water inlet valve
(depending on model) on dryer
is running.
The water pump or water inlet valve on the dryer is used during the Steam
function. If the dryer has just been installed or unused for an extended
period, the pump or valve may be louder and run longer. This is normal.
NOTE:
The valve may make this noise even with no water line connected.
Thumping noise
Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.
This is due to temporary flat spots on the drum rollers. The thumping sound
will diminish after a few minutes.
Rattling or vibrating
noise
A small object caught between the
edges of dryer drum.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out
pockets before laundering.
Dryer isn’t properly leveled.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation
Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor.
Clothing is balled up in dryer.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate.
Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Clicking noise
Gas valve operating.
On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and closes.
This is normal.
Loud humming or
increased noise during
cycle
Load is packed tightly or exhaust
vent is blocked.
Reduce load size to recommended load size in “Cycle Guide.” Run the
dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside exhaust hood
to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement or air movement
is minimal, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy
metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily or drying
times are too long
Energy Saver option is on.
For optimal drying times, turn off Energy Saver. For optimal energy, turn on
Energy Saver.
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Clean lint screen before each load.
The exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under the outside
exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air movement or air
movement is minimal, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent
with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.
