Maytag MD-1 important safety instructions Care & Cleaning

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Care & Cleaning

Control Panel

Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.

Tumbler

Remove any stains such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye from new items (such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance. Once these steps are done, stains may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads.

Cabinet

Wipe off any marks with soap and water. Use an appliance wax once a year if desired.

Dryer Exhaust System

Inspect and clean once a year to maintain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information.)

Special Laundry Tips

Please follow the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not available, use the following information as a guide.

ITEM

 

LAUNDERING TIPS

Bedspreads and

•

Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Regular cycle.

Comforters

•

Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

 

• May require repositioning to ensure even drying.

 

 

 

Blankets

•

Dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.

 

•

Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

 

 

 

Curtains and

•

Select the Wrinkle Control cycle to help minimize wrinkling.

Draperies

• Dry in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Cloth Diapers

•

Select the Regular cycle for soft, fluffy diapers.

 

 

 

Down-Filled

•

Select the Regular cycle and a Delicate temperature setting.

Items (jackets,

•

Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down comforters, etc.

sleeping bags,

 

Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and absorbs moisture.

comforters, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

Foam Rubber

•

Do not dry on a heat setting. Select the Time Dry/Air Fluff (no-heat) cycle.

(rug backs,

•

WARNING – Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a fire hazard.

stuffed toys,

 

 

certain shoulder

 

 

pads, etc.)

 

 

 

 

Pillows

• Do not dryer-dry kapok or foam pillows.

 

•

Select the Regular cycle.

 

• Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the tumbling action and

 

 

to fluff the item.

Plastics

• Select the Time Dry/Air Fluff cycle on a Delicate or Air Fluff temperature depending on

(shower curtains,

 

the care label instructions.

outdoor furniture

 

 

covers, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: Avoid Dryer Drying . . .

•Fiberglass Items (curtains, draperies, etc.).

•Woolens, unless recommended on the label.

•Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items (see fire hazard warning, page 1).

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Contents MD-1 Table of Contents TroubleshootingUse & Care Guide Auto Dry Models Sensor ModelsImportant Safety Instructions What You Need to Know About Safety InstructionsRecognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels CanadaImportant Safety Do not sit on top of the clothes dryerSelect Temperature Select OptionsSelect Cycle Push the Control Dial in to Start Time Dry/Air FluffDamp Dry select models Minutes of cool-down tumblingExtended Tumble Sensor RegularEnd of Cycle Chime Sensor Wrinkle ControlPush the Control Dial in to Start Select Dryness Setting Auto Temp preferred settingSelect Options if desired End of Cycle ChimeStart the Dryer Features Cycle Status LightsAccessories Clean the Lint FilterLoad the Dryer Properly Optional Drying RackCare & Cleaning Reinstall four hinge attaching screws removed in Step Reversing the DoorReversing the Door Dryer Exhaust Tips Let a poor exhaust system Cause slow dryingRestrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system Use longer than necessary duct runs with many elbowsTroubleshooting Service & Warranty Dryer WarrantyFull One Year Warranty Limited WarrantyUtilisation des commandes Conseils pour l’évacuation MD-1Table des matières Importantes consignes Inversion de porte De sécuritéCe qu’il faut savoir à propos des consignes de sécurité Numéro de modèleQUE Faire S’IL Y a UNE Odeur DE GAZ Mesures de sécurité importantes Ne pas s’asseoir sur la sécheuseSélection de la température Sélection des optionsSélection du cycle Auto Dry Wrinkle Control antifroissementPousser sur le sélecteur pour mettre en marche Séchage minuté/gonflantDamp Dry séchage partiel, certains modèles Sélectionner un cycle Sensor Wrinkle Control AntifroissementExtended Tumble culbutage prolongé Sensor Regular Normal capteurCapteur Utilisation des commandes Commandes Choisissez du degré de séchageÉlectroniques Mise en marche de la sécheuseUtilisation des commandes Commandes électroniques CaractéristiquesVoyants de cycle Accessoires FonctionnementNettoyer le filtre à charpie Charger la sécheuse correctementNettoyage et Entretien Inversion de porte Inversion du sens d’ouverture de la porteConseils pour l’évacuation de l’air Utiliser un conduit trop long avec de nombreux coudesDes pannes Garantie et service après-vente Garantie de la sécheuseGarantie totale d’un an Garantie limitéeMD-1 Tabla de materias Instrucciones importantes De seguridad Uso de los controlesSugerencias para la operación Accesorios Cuidado y limpieza Ahora debe conocer las instrucciones de seguridad Si tiene preguntas llame a Asistencia al Cliente CanadáEN Caso DE QUE Perciba Olor a GAS Instrucciones importantes de seguridad Aviso y advertencia de seguridad importantes‘End of Cycle Signal’ Señal de fin de ciclo Selección de la temperaturaSelección de opciones Selección del cicloAutomático Presione el disco de control para empezar‘Auto Dry Regular’ ‘Auto Dry Wrinkle Control’ SecadoTEMPS, DE Presione el disco de control para empezar ‘Time Dry/Air Fluff’ Secado por tiempo/aire solamenteUso los controles Controles electrónicos Selección de temperaturaSelección de opciones si se desea Ajuste de selección del nivel de secado‘Regular’ Cont‘Refresh’ refrescar, modelos selectos Time Dry/Air Fluff secado por tiempo/aire Solamente‘Power Off’ apagado Encendido de la secadoraCaracterísticas Luces indicadoras de estado del cicloAccesorios Limpie el filtro para pelusaCargue adecuadamente la secadora Rejilla de secado opcionalCuidado y limpieza Inversión de la puerta Inversión de la puertaSugerencias para el escape Sistema de escape anualmenteProduce mucho Inmediatamente de la secadoraRuido Durante el ciclo de secadoGarantía y servicio Garantía de la secadoraUn año de garantía total Garantía limitada
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