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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/help
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Door not closed completely.
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
Press and hold the START button 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Dryer will not run
Unusual Noise
START button not pressed firmly or
held long enough.
Dryer Operation
Incorrect power supply.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply.
Check with a qualified electrician.
Wrong type of fuse.
Use a time-delay fuse.
Thumping noise
Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.
This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few
minutes of use.
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 “Level
Dryer.” 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.
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.
