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Maytag Co.
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Routine Maintenance _________________
Cleaning
A program and/or schedule should be established for
periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various
areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the ductwork system.
The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from
experience at each location. Maximum operating efficiency
is dependent upon proper air circulation. The accumulation
of lint can restrict this airflow. If the guidelines in this section
are met, a Maytag dryer will provide many years of efficient,
trouble free and most importantly safe operation.
Fire Hazard
Lint from most fabrics is highly combustible. The
accumulation of lint can create a potential fire
hazard.
Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
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NOTE:
Suggested time intervals shown are for average
usage, which is considered six to eight operational
(running) hours per day.
IMPORTANT:
Dryer produces combustible lint and must
be exhausted to the outdoors. Every six months, inspect
the exhaust ducting and remove any lint build up.
Suggested Cleaning Schedule
Daily (beginning of each work shift)
Clean lint from lint drawer and screen assembly.
Inspect lint screens or drawers for damage and replace if
torn.
Weekly
Clean lint accumulation from around microprocessor
temperature sensor probes and sensor bracket assemblies.
90 Days
Remove lint from the motor air vents and surrounding area.
IMPORTANT:
Lint accumulation will restrict the airflow over
the motors, causing overheating and irreparable motor
damage. Motor failure due to lint accumulation will void the
warranty.
Remove lint accumulation from around the openings in the
dryer’s back panels.
Remove lint from gas valve burner train area with a dusting
brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
Remove any lint accumulation from the coin acceptor area,
including the optical switch.
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished
exhaust ductwork system and from the dryer’s internal
exhaust ducting.
Inspect and remove lint accumulation from the dryer’s
exhaust ductwork back draft dampers.
NOTE:
A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed
can result in slow drying and shutdown of the heat circuit
safety switches or thermostats.
Every 6 Months
In the cleaning of the dryer cabinet, avoid using harsh
abrasives. A product for the cleaning of appliances is
recommended.
All bearings and setscrews should be checked to ensure
they are tight.
Adjustments
7 Days After Installation
and Every 12 Months Thereafter
Inspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing setscrews), grounding
connections, nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shutoff
valves, and orifices), and electrical terminations. Motor and
drive belts should be examined. A cracked or seriously frayed
belt should be replaced. Tighten loose belts when necessary
and check the alignment. Complete operational check of
controls and valves. Complete operational check of all safety
devices (door switches, lint compartment switches, sail
switches, burner and hi-limit thermostats).
Lubrication
The motor bearings, idler bearings and under normal or most
conditions the tumbler bearings are permanently lubricated.
It is physically possible to relubricate the tumbler bearings if
you choose to do so even though this practice is not
necessary. Use Shell Alvania #2 or its equivalent. The tumbler
bearings used in the dryer do not have a grease fitting.
Provisions are made in the bearing housing for the addition
of a grease fitting, which can be obtained elsewhere, or from
your Maytag dealer by ordering kit part no. 882159, which
includes two fittings.
Fire Hazard
The accumulation of lint in the exhaust ductwork
can create a potential fire hazard.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion air and
ventilation air.
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