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Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your
dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Changing the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove
the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10-watt appliance bulb only.
Replace the cover and secure with the screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...
In U.S.A. www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 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 fuse or reset
the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the correct power supply available?
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.
■ Was a regular fuse used?
Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the Start button firmly pressed?
Large loads may require pressing and holding the Start button for 2-5 seconds.
No heat
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2 household
fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.