Maytag PY-1 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
•Do not use any phone in your building.
•Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
•Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbors phone. Follow the gas sup-
plier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: For your safety, the infor-
mation in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to
prevent property damage, personal injury
or death.
1
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions before using the dryer. Retain all
instructions for future reference.
2. Properly install and locate in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.
Install or store dryer where it will NOT be exposed to the
weather.
Connect to a properly rated, protected, and sized power
supply circuit. See Electrical Requirements.
Have a qualified service technician install your dryer.
The dryer must be properly grounded – see Installation
Instructions.
Should anyone get an electric shock from the dryer, dis-
connect electrical power. DO NOT operate until it has
been repaired by a qualified service technician.
3. To prevent injury to children:
Do not allow children to play inside, on, or with the
dryer.
Close supervision of children is necessary when using
the dryer.
When children are mature enough, instruct them in the
safe, correct use of the dryer.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
dryer.
Remove the door to the drying compartment before the
dryer is removed from service or discarded.
4. Do NOT tamper with the operating controls.
5. Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. If the
drum does not stop moving when the door is opened,
disconnect the electrical power to the dryer. Do not oper-
ate the dryer until it has been repaired by a qualified
service technician.
6. To prevent personal injury and damage to the dryer, do
not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any
servicing. Servicing should be referred to a qualified
service technician.
7. Keep pets away from dryer, and keep the dryer door
closed at all times except while loading or unloading.
Pets may enter the dryer unnoticed when the door is
open and become entrapped when the door is closed.
8. Lifetime lubrication is done at the factory, so the dryer
never needs to be oiled or greased.
9. Do NOT use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static (unless recommended for use in clothes dryers by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product).
10. Do NOT dry fiberglass articles unless recommended by
the manufacturer.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your
dryer follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
Because gas may escape from your system which may
not be detected by smell alone, resulting in a potential-
ly extremely dangerous situation, it is recommended by
gas suppliers that you purchase and install a UL-
approved gas detector(s) in your home. Your local gas
supplier can assist you in obtaining a gas detector.
Please install, maintain and use the gas detector in
accordance with the gas detector manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING