Maytag MD8058 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Care and Cleaning ..............................................
Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp Cabinet- wipe off any marks with soap and water.
cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Use an appliance wax once a year if desired.
Tumbler - remove any stains (such as cray- Dryer Exhaust System - should be inspected and
on, ink pen or fabric dye) with an all purpose cleaned once a year to maintain optimum perfor-
cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to mance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned
remove any excess stain or cleaning sub- more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to
stance, the Installation Instructions for more information.)
Reversing the Door .............................................
Directions for reversin I the dryer door:
1) Remove the hinge hole covers and screws. Move the door catch cover to the opposite side.
2) While supporting the door, remove 2 screws in the hinges that secure the hinges to the cabinet.
3) Remove door by lifting slightly at the hinges and pulling the hinge tabs out of the hinge slots.
4) Move the following parts to the opposite side of the door: 2 hinges and 4 hinge screws, 4 door screws,
door strike and screw, inner door cover plate and screw,
5) Attach the door to the opposite side of the cabinet using the 2 counter sunk hinge screws. (See below).
Screw the lower hinge screw in first. This will help to align the door and hinges.
6) Replace the hinge hole covers to the opposite side.
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Replacing Drum Light ............... .........................
Instructions for replacing the bulb:
1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the elec- 5) Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt
trical power supply, maximum candelabra base light bulb.
2) Open the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to 6) Turn the light bulb clockwise into socket.
remove the screw attaching the lens to the turn- 7) Replace lens cover by hooking plastic tabs into
bler front, tumbler front below the light housing.
3) Remove lens cover by pulling cover toward 8) Reinstall the screw into the lens cover screw
center of tumbler, hole.
4) Rotate bulb counter-clockwise to remove from 9) Reconnect dryer to power supply.
socket.
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