Remove lint from gas valve burner train area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment. Remove any lint accumulation from the coin acceptor area, including the optical switch.
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from the dryer’s internal exhaust ducting.
WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN CREATEAPOTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AIR AND VENTILATIONAIR.
Inspect and remove lint accumulation from the dryer’s exhaust ductwork back draft dampers.
NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
In the cleaning of the dryer cabinet, avoid using harsh abrasives. A product for the cleaning of appliances is recommended.
ALL bearings and setscrews should be checked to ensure they are tight.
B. ADJUSTMENTS
7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION AND EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER
Inspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing setscrews), grounding connections, nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shutoff valves, and orifices), and electrical terminations. Motor and drive belts should be examined. A cracked or seriously frayed belt should be replaced. Tighten loose belts when necessary and check the alignment. Complete operational check of controls and valves. Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switches, lint compartment switches, sail switches, burner and
C. LUBRICATION
The motor bearings, idler bearings and under normal or most conditions the basket (tumbler) bearings are permanently lubricated. It is physically possible to relubricate the basket (tumbler) bearings if you choose to do so even though this practise is not necessary. Use Shell Alvania #2 or its equivalent. The basket (tumbler) bearings used in the dryer DO NOT have a grease fitting. Provisions are made in the bearing housing for the addition of a grease fitting, which can be obtained elsewhere, or from your Maytag dealer by ordering kit part no. 882159, which includes two (2) fittings.
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