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Page 1: ...T D ENTRETIEN FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT FE a IURES OPERATION PERFORMANCE PARTS ACCESSORIES OR SERVICE CAll 1 800 688 9900 IN CANADA CAll 1 800 807 6777 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MAYTAG COM IN CANADA WWW MAYTAG CA AU CANADA POUR ASSISTANCE INSTAllATION OU SERVICE COMPOSEZ IE 1 800 807 6777 OU VISITEZ NOTRE SITE INTERNET _ WWW M AYTAG CA W10201174A ...

Page 2: ...e and Moving Care 27 Changing the Drum Light 28 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 Dryer Operation 28 Dryer Results 29 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 1 In the U S A 31 In Canada 31 ACCESSORIES 31 WARRANTY 2 2 TABLE DES MATIERES SI_CURITI_ DE LA SI_CHEUSE 33 INSTRUCTIONS D INSTALLATION 35 Outillage et pi_ces 35 E igences d emplacement 35 Sp6cifications 6lectriques Pour le Canada seulement 36 Exigences concernant 6vacuati...

Page 3: ...en previously cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with gasoline dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded remove the door to the drying...

Page 4: ...T and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UI listed strain relief Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches 46 cm above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire You will need A lo...

Page 5: ...ryer exhaust opening It is your responsibility To contact a qualified electrical installer To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 latest edition and all local codes and ordinances The National Electric Code requires a 4 wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996 dryer circuits involved in remodeling after...

Page 6: ...cord at least 4 ft 1 22 m long must have three 10 gauge copper wires and match a 3 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10 30R If connecting by direct wire Power supply cable must match power supply 4 wire or 3 wire and be Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire protected with flexible metallic conduit All current carrying wires must be insulated 10 gauge solid copper ...

Page 7: ...y Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208 For further information please reference the service numbers located in the Assistance or Service section GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS m For a grounded cord connected dryer This dryer must be grounded in the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current This dryer is e...

Page 8: ...ected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten al electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock Style 1 Power supply cord strain relief 1 Disconnect power 2 Remove the hold down screw and terminal block cover AB C D A Terminal block cover B HoM down screw location C External ground conductor scr...

Page 9: ...in relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable 4 Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection 4 wire recommended 3 wire if 4 wire is not available Electrical Connection Options If your home has And you will be Go to Section connecting to 4...

Page 10: ...ound conductor screw Dotted line shows position of NLUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center silver colored terminal block screw C Center silver colored terminal bkJck screw D Neutral wire white or center wire E Y4 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief Connect ground wire green or bare of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw Tighten screw A G L F A External ground conductor screw B...

Page 11: ...crew of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 2 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end hook facing right of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block Sque...

Page 12: ...to slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 7 You have completed your electrical connection Now go to Venting Requirements Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire C G F A 3 wire receptacle NEMA type lO 30R B 3 wire plug C Neutral prong D Spade terminals with upturned ends V4 1 9 cm UL listed strain relief Ring terminals C Neutra wire white...

Page 13: ...hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block hook facing right squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw as shown 1 I oosen or remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 3 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center wire of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block hook facing right Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw f_ C A fxtemal ...

Page 14: ...e external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire WARN I NG To reduce the risk of fire this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent chi...

Page 15: ...t Do not use duct tape Clamp Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here B 10 2 cm A Louvered hood style B Box hood style The angled hood style shown here is acceptable 6 4 cm An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home Exhaust hood must be at least 12 30 5 cm from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust such as flowers rocks or...

Page 16: ...or close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase Please see the Assistance or Service section to order Over the Top Installation Part Number 4396028 Periscope Installation For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch Part Number 4396037 0 0 cm to 18 45 72 cm mismatch Part Number 4396011 18 45 72 cm to 29 73 66 cm mismatch Part Number 4396014 29 73 66 cm to 50 127 cm mismatch ...

Page 17: ...d Vent must fit inside exhaust hood Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 10 2 cm clamp Run vent to dryer location Use the straightest path possible See Determine vent path in Plan Vent System Avoid 90 turns Use clamps to seal all joints I o not use duct tape screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to secure vent 1 2 Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people t...

Page 18: ...f desired 1 Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space to protect the surface Remove the door assembly 1 Open the dryer door 2 Remove the bottom screw from each of the 2 hinges that attach the dryer door to the front panel of the dryer A Loosen these screws t 3 Remove these screws 4 Remove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on the door I ay the door on a flat protec...

Page 19: ...d cosmetic cover on the opposite side of the dryer door opening from where they were removed NOTE Door strike and plugs must be on the same side of the dryer door opening Reinstall the door 1 Remove the 4 screws and 2 hinges from the dryer door 2 Replace the 4 screws in the same holes Screw oR hinge locations D _ 4o Install the 2 hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws Use the non sl...

Page 20: ...roughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust 10 If you live in a hard water area use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer Over time the buildup of lime scale may clog different parts of the water system which will reduce product performance Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair 11 Test...

Page 21: ...rt your dryer Please refer to specific sections of this manual for more detailed information 1 Clean lint screen before each load See Cleaning the I int Screen NOTE Your Maytag _ _ dryer is equipped with an Auto Wake Up feature You may also press any button except Drum I ight turn the knob to select cycle or open the dryer door and the display will illuminate If the dryer is not started within 5 m...

Page 22: ...yer automatically shuts off If you wish to end your drying cycle after pressing Start press POWER CANCEl To stop or pause your dryer at any time Open the door or press START PAUSE Press POWER CANCEl to cancel a cycle To restart the dryer Close the door Press START PAUSE until dryer starts NOTE Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted if you dose the door and press Start within 5 m...

Page 23: ...e cycle to the load you are drying See the following Sensor Preset Cycle Settings chart Each cycle dries certain fabrics at the recommended temperature A sensor detects the moisture in the load and automatically adjusts the drying time for optimal drying An alternate temperature is se ectab e for all cycles with the exception of the Delicate by pressing the TEMP I EVEI button Heavy Duty Use this c...

Page 24: ...ng Once the alternate temperature has been selected the next time the same cycle is selected the alternate temperature is remembered and displayed The original default temperature may be rese ected The Delicate cycle does not offer an alternate temperature III damp m less m normal R more R very dry dryness adjust sensor cycle only level NOTE Dryness I evel selections cannot be used with the Timed ...

Page 25: ...OTE If you do not press Start Pause within 5 minutes of selecting the cycle the dryer automatically shuts off Changing Modifiers and Options after pressing Start You can change an Option or Modifier anytime before the selected Option or Modifier begins 1 Press START PAUSE 2 Select the new Option and or Modifier 3 Press START PAUSE to continue the cycle Changing the Preset Dryness Level Settings If...

Page 26: ...of moisture items hold Rack Dry Setting Temp Time minutes Wool Sweaters Timed Dry I ow 60 Block to shape and lay flat on the drying rack Stuffed toys or pillows Timed Dry I_ow 60 Cotton or polyester fiber filled Rack Dry Setting Temp Time minutes Timed Dry Air Fluff 90 no heat Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Dry Air Fluff 90 no heat Reset time to complete drying if needed DRYER CARE Keep dryer area...

Page 27: ...rum thoroughly with a damp cloth 3 Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum NOTE Garments that contain unstable dyes such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items may discolor the dryer interior These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye _ From Inside the Dryer Cabinet I...

Page 28: ...gular fuse used Use a time delay fuse Is the dryer door firmly closed Was the Start Pause button firmly pressed I_arge loads may require pressing and holding the Start Pause button for 2 5 seconds Has the dryer had a period of non use If the dryer hasn t been used for a while there may be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of operation Is a coin button or paper clip caught between the d...

Page 29: ...ris Confirm the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint and debris Confirm your vent system falls withing the recommended run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are using Refer to Plan Vent System for details Select a Timed Cycle and restart the dryer If the message persists have your entire home venting run cleaned Clothes are not drying satisfactorily drying times are too lo...

Page 30: ... See Changing Cycles Modifiers and Options Cycle time too short Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Is the sensor cycle ending early The load may not be contacting the sensor strips I evel the dryer Change the dryness eve setting on Sensor Cycles Increasing or decreasing the dryness eve will change the amount ...

Page 31: ...nformation Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Maytag _ appliances designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To lo...

Page 32: ...de to the appliance 9 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Maytag servicer is not available 10 The removal and reinsta ation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Major appliances with...

Page 33: ... potentiels de d_c_s et de blessures graves vous et d autres Tousles messages de s_curit_ suivront le symbole d alerte de s_curit_ et le mot DANGER ou AVERTISSEMENT Ces mots signifient Risque possible de d_cbs ou de blessure grave si vous ne suivez pas imm_diatement les instructions Risque possible de d_cbs ou de blessure grave si vous ne suivez pas les instructions Tousles messages de s_curit_ vo...

Page 34: ...mpartiment de sechage Ne pas mettre la main dans la secheuse si le tambour est en mouvement Ne pas installer ni entreposer la secheuse ou elle sera exposee aux intemperies Ne pas jouer avec les commandes Ne pas reparer ni remplacer une piece de la secheuse ou essayer d en faire I entretien moins d une recommandation specifique dans le guide d utilisation et d entretien ou publiee dans les instruct...

Page 35: ...de cordon d a imentation 6 ectrique homo ogu6 UI marqu6 pour uti isation avec es s6cheuses _ v ements I ensemble doit contenir Un cordon d alimentation 6lectrique homologu6 UI de 30 amp6res 120 240 volts minimum I e cordon doit re de type SRI ou SRDT et mesurer au moins 4 pi 1 22 m de long I es fi s raccord6s _ a s6cheuse doivent se terminer par des bornes _ anneau ou fourche avec extr6mit6s tourn...

Page 36: ...te de placard est installTe on doit pr6voir des orifices d entrTe d air en haut et en bas de la porte I es portes _ claire voie offrant une surface 6quivalente de passage de I air sont acceptables II faut aussi prendre en compte I espace requis entre les appareils voisins Un espacement suppl6mentaire est requis si I air est 6vacu6 _ Imarri6re de la s6cheuse sur le c6t6 gauche ou droit olo 45 7 crn...

Page 37: ... la configuration de la prise de courant demander un electricien qualifie d installer une prise de courant appropri6e CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS _ Risque d incendie UtJHser un conduit d 6vacuation en m6tal Iourd Ne pas utiliser un conduit d 6vacuation en plastique Ne pas utiliser un conduit d 6vacuation en feuille de m6tal Le non respect de ces instructions peut causer un d6c_s ou un incendie AVER...

Page 38: ... Bon Meilleur Brides de serrage Utiliser des brides pour sceller tousles joints I e conduit d 6vacuation ne dolt pas 6tre connect6 ou fix6 avec des vis ou avec tout autre dispositif de serrage qui se prolonge _ I int6rieur du conduit Ne pas utiliser de ruban adh6sif pour conduit Bride de serrage I_vacuation I es styles de clapets recommand6s sont illustr6s ci dessous 10 2 cm A Clapet _ persiennes ...

Page 39: ...e d 6vacuation par arri6re du c6t6 gauche ou droit Des trousses en option pour ces installations d 6vacuation sont n6cessaires Consulter es instructions du fabricant pour es instructions d insta ation des trousses B A Installation de I dvacuation par I arri6re standard en ddcalage B Installation de I dvacuation par I arri6re vers le c6td droit ou gauche C D c Installation de 1 6vacuation pat le ba...

Page 40: ...mentaire dans e tableau REMARQUE Une 6vacuation vers e bas revient _ ajouter deux coudes Pour 6tab ir a ongueur maxima e du conduit ajouter un coude supp 6mentaire dans e tableau Nombre de Type de Clapets de type Clapets inclin6s changements de conduit boite ou direction _ 90 persiennes ou coudes 0 M6tallique rigide 100 pi 30 5 m 94 pi 28 7 m M6tallique souple 72 pi 21 9 m 64 pi 19 5 m 1 M6talliqu...

Page 41: ...on existant s assurer qu i est propre I_econduit d 6vacuation de a s6cheuse doit 6tre fix6 sur a bouche d 6vacuation de a s6cheuse et dans e c apet d 6vacuation S assurer que e conduit d 6vacuation est fix6 au c apet d 6vacuation _ aide d une bride de serrage de 4 1 0 2 cm Placer la s6cheuse _ son emplacement final Ne pas 6craser ni d6former le conduit d 6vacuation Sur les mod6les _ gaz V6rifier q...

Page 42: ...lles de plastique situ6es _ I ext6rieur de I ouverture de la porte de la s6cheuse 1 Emplacement de _ cheville _ de plasdque A A Cgche de la porte B Cache esth6tigue 3 Rdinstaller la g che de la porte et le cache esth6tique de I autre c6t6 de I ouverture de la porte de a s6cheuse de b_o i s ont 6t6 retir6s REMARQUE l a g_che de a porte et es chevi es d obturation doivent 6tre sur e m6me c6t6 de ouv...

Page 43: ...anneau avant de la s6cheuse _ I aide de quatre 4 vis Utiliser le c6t6 sans fente pour fixer la charni6re sur le panneau avant 6 I I f A Instal er d abord ces vis Suspendre la porte ins6rer les t tes de vis dans les trous de fente supdrieurs des charni6res et glisser la porte vers le has Aligner les trous de vis inf6rieurs dans la charni6re et la porte Fixer deux vis inf6rieures Serrer routes les v...

Page 44: ... me d eau ce qui r6duira a performance du produit Des accumulations excessives de ca caire peuvent engendrer a n6cessit6 de remp acer des pi_ces ou de r6parer a s6cheuse Tester le fonctionnement de la s6cheuse en s6lectionnant un programme de s6chage minut6 avec chaleur et en mettant la s6cheuse en marche Ne pas s61ectionner le modificateur Air Fluff duvetage _ I air Si la s_cheuse ne d_marre pas ...

Page 45: ...pout causer un d_c_s ou un incendie AVERTISSEMENT Pour r6duire le risque d incendie de choc 61ecLtrique ou de blessures corpore es ire es INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SECURITE avant de faire fonctionner cet apparei Ce manuel couvre p usieurs mod es diff6rents Votre mod e peut ne pas comporter ensemble des programmes ou caractdristiques d6crits Suivre ces 6tapes de base pour mettre a s6cheuse en mar...

Page 46: ...uement e programme pour gagner du temps et 6viter un s6chage excessif Utilisation d un programme minut_ Tourner le bouton au programme minut6 d6sir6 Appuyer sur les fl6ches TIME ADJUST r6g age de a dur6e plus ou moins jusqu _ ce que a dur6e de s6chage d6sir6e s affiche Appuyer sur plus ou moins et a dur6e changera par tranche de 1 minute Appuyer sans tel chef sur plus ou moins et a dur6e changera ...

Page 47: ... fois sd ectionnd e nouveau rdg age de cha eur sera mdmoris6 jusqu b_ a rdinitia isation b_ a tempdrature prdrdg de d origine I_esprogrammes Delicate articles dd icats ne permettent pas a sd ection d une autre tempdrature Si vous souhaitez ajuster a durde d un programme minut6 appuyer sur TIME ADJUST plus ou moins Ajuster a tempdrature d un programme minut6 en appuyant sur TEMP I_EVEI_ niveau de t...

Page 48: ...lours c6te 6 v6ternents de travail draps II est possible de s6lectionner I ow heat cha eur basse comme temp6rature alternative WRINKLE CONTROL commande antifroissement V6tements de travail tout aller pressage permanent articles en synth6tique Low basse I est possible de s6 ectionner Extra I_ow heat cha eur tr_s basse comme temp6rature alternative DELICATE articles d_licats Extra Low extra basse I ...

Page 49: ... Type de charge Dur_e Minutes 40 50 Plastique ol6finique polypropyl6ne nylon diaphane 10 20 R6g er de nouveau e programme pour comp 6ter e s6chage si n6cessaire Utilisation du r_glage Air Fluff duvetage _ I air V6rifier que es recouvrements sont bien cousus Secouer et faire bouffer es orei ers _ a main p6riodiquement pendant e programme S6cher article comp 6tement I es orei ers en caoutchouc mouss...

Page 50: ... choisi ne commence 1 Appuyer sur START PAUSE mise en marche pause 2 Choisir a nouve e option et ou es nouveaux modificateurs 3 Appuyer sur START PAUSE mise en marche pause pour poursuivre e programme Modification des pr_r_glages de degr_ de s_chage Si toutes vos charges des programmes de detection ne sont jamais aussi s6ches que vous e souhaitez vous pouvez modifier es pr6r6g ages de degr6 de s6c...

Page 51: ...es articles S_chage sur grille R_glage Temp Dur_e minutes Chandails en laine S6chage minut6 Basse 60 Etirer _ a tai e norma e et 6taler plat sur a grille de s6chage Jouets rembourr_s ou oreillers S6chage minut6 Basse 60 Rembourrage de coton ou de po yester Jouets rembourr_s ou oreillers S6chage minut6 Duvetage _ air 90 Rembourrage en caoutchouc mousse sans cha eur Chaussures de tennis ou de toile ...

Page 52: ...gents et les assouplissants de tissu peuvent causer une accumulation de r6sidus sur le filtre _ charpie Cette accumulation peut augmenter les dur6es de s6chage ou entra ner un arr6t de la s6cheuse avant que la charge ne soit compl6tement s6che I e filtre est probablement encrass6 si de la charpie tombe du filtre alors que celui ci se trouve dans la s6cheuse Nettoyer le filtre _ charpie avec une br...

Page 53: ...nt fix6s so idement 5_ a base de a s6cheuse 3 Uti iser du ruban adh6sif de masquage pour fixer a porte de a s6cheuse Pour les s6cheuses 5 raccordement direct Risque de choc 6iectrique D6connecter la source de courant 6iectrique avant I entretien Replacer pJ_ces et panneaux avant de faire la remise en marche Le non respect de ces instructions peut causer un d6c_s ou un choc 6iectrique 1 D6connecter...

Page 54: ...a s_cheuse est elle d aplomb de I avant vers I arri_re et transversalement I a s6cheuse peut vibrer si elle nmestpas correcternent install6e Voir es Instructions d installation Les v_tements sont ils emm_l_s ou en boule Une charge en boule rebondit ce qui fait vibrer la s6cheuse S6parer les articles de la charge et remettre a s6cheuse en marche La s_cheuse affiche un message cod_ PF panne de coura...

Page 55: ...cuation a t il la Iongueur appropri6e V6rifier que le conduit d 6vacuation n est pas trop long ou ne cornporte pas trop de changements de direction Un long conduit augmentera les dur6es de s6chage Voir les Instructions d installation Le diam_tre du conduit d 6vacuation a t il la taille correcte Utiliser un cornposant de 4 10 2 crn de diarn_tre Risque d expiosion Garder es mati_res et les vapeurs i...

Page 56: ...t il _t_ utilis_ correctement Ajouter les feuilles d assouplissant de tissu au d6but du programme I_esfeuilles d assoup issant de tissu ajout6es _ une charge partie ement s6che peuvent tacher es v6tements I es taches sur e tambour sont dues aux teintures contenues dans es v6tements des jeans en g6n6ra I n y aura pas de transfert sur es autres v6tements Charges avec faux plis La charge a t elle _t_...

Page 57: ...retien Ventes d accessoires et de pi ces de rechange Rdfdrences aux marchands ocaux aux distributeurs de pi ces de rechange et aux compagnies de service I es techniciens de service d6sign6s par Whirlpool Canada I P sont formds pour remp ir a garantie des produits et fournir un service apr s a garantie partout au Canada Pour plus d assistance Si vous avez besoin de plus d assistance vous pouvez sou...

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Page 59: ... transport pour e service d un produit si votre gros apparei est situ6 dans une r6gion 6 oign6e o_ un service d entretien Maytag autoris6 n est pas disponib e 10 I a d6pose et a r6insta ation de votre gros apparei si ce ui ci est install6 dans un endroit inaccessible ou n est pas install6 conform6ment aux instructions d insta ation fournies 11 I es gros apparei s m6nagers dont es num6ros de s6rie ...

Page 60: ..._ Trademarl of Maytag Corporation or its related companies Used under license by Maytag imited in Canada 0 Marque d6pos6e _ _Marque de commerce de Maytag Corporation ou de ses compagnies affili6es Emploi sous licence par Maytag Iimited au Canada 6 08 Printed in U S A Imprinr6 aux E U ...

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