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Maytag Co.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Read all instructions before using the dryer.
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Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your
dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may
contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a
load to catch fire.
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Do not dry articles 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.
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Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
dryer is used near children.
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Before the dryer is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
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Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
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Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
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Do not tamper with controls.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this installation manual or in
published user-repair instructions that you
understand and have the skills to carry out.
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Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended by the manufacturer of
the fabric softener or product.
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Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam
rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
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Clean lint screen every third load to fourth.
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Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
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The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
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See installation instructions for grounding
requirements.
IMPORTANT:
The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
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Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or
licensed by the State of Massachusetts.
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If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
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A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
WARNING:
Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
