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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience Possible Causes Solution
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily or drying
times are too long (cont.)
Fabric softener sheets are blocking
the grille.
The air outlet grille is just inside the door, behind the lint screen.
Check that it is not blocked by a fabric softener sheet. Use only one
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
The dryer is located in a room with
temperature below 45ºF (7ºC).
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures above
45ºF (7ºC).
The dryer is located in a closet. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom
of the door. The front of the dryer requires a minimum of 1" (25 mm)
of airspace, and, for most installations, the rear of the dryer requires
5" (127 mm). See Installation Instructions.
Cycle time is too short The load may not be contacting the
sensor strips on Sensor Cycles.
Level the dryer. See Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet
should be in firm contact with the floor.
Clothes are coming out of the Steam
cycles with damp or wet spots.
Under certain environmental or installation conditions you may
experience underdrying. Select the Custom Refresh cycle. Then
select the appropriate number of garments for the load from the
Number of Garments option.
The Sensor Cycles are ending early. Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Cycles. Increasing
or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying
time in a cycle. If loads are consistently ending too early, see also
“Changing the Sensor Cycle settings to increase drying time.”
Lint on load Lint screen is clogged with lint. Clean lint screen before each load.
Stains on load Improper use of fabric softener. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.
Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your
garments. Do not use fabric softener sheets with Steam Cycles.
Stains on drum Loose dyes in clothes. Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans).
These will not transfer to other clothing.
Loads are wrinkled The load was not removed from dryer
at the end of the cycle.
Select Auto or Custom Refresh cycles (on some models) to tumble
the load with water and heat. These cycles are best for smoothing
out wrinkles and reducing odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-
free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits, and synthetic
garments.
NOTE: Refer to garment care label instructions. Dry clean only
garments are not recommended.
The dryer was overloaded. Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely. When using the Custom
Refresh cycle, be sure to select the correct number of garments to
be refreshed. Results may also vary depending on fabric type. This
cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and odors from loads consisting
of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester blends, common knits, and
synthetics.
For steam cycles, the water is not
properly connected with the dryer.
Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet
hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water inlet valve.
Check that the water supply is turned on.
Odors Recent painting, staining, or varnishing
in the area where your dryer is located.
Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the area,
rewash and dry the clothing.
For Steam Cycles, the water is not
properly connected with the dryer.
Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet
hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water inlet valve.
Check that the water supply is turned on.
Odors are left in garments after
wearing.
To remove odors left in garments after wearing, select Auto Refresh
(on some models). This cycle is best for reducing wrinkles and
odors from loads consisting of wrinkle-free cotton, cotton polyester
blends, common knits, and synthetics.
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –
In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.