Maytag W10151609A Cleaning the Dryer Interior, Removing Accumulated Lint, Changing the Drum Light

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As Needed Cleaning

1.Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

2.Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3.Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup.

4.Rinse screen with hot water.

5.Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Replace screen in dryer.

Cleaning the Dryer Interior

1.Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to the stained area of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is removed.

2.Wipe drum thoroughly with a damp cloth.

3.Tumble a load of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye.

Removing Accumulated Lint

From Inside the Dryer Cabinet

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person.

From the Exhaust Vent

Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

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.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3.Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”

Moving care

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.

3.Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.

4.Cap the open fuel supply line.

5.Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.

6.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Changing 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-hand 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.

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Contents Sécheuse À GAZ W10151609ATable of Contents Table DES MatièresDryer Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantImportant Safety Instructions Tools and Parts Installation InstructionsLocation Requirements Mobile Home Additional Installation Requirements Dryer DimensionsMobile home installations require Electrical Requirements Gas Supply RequirementsGas Type Gas Supply LineGas supply pressure testing Venting RequirementsGas supply connection requirements Burner Input RequirementsIf using an existing vent system If this is a new vent system Vent materialPlan Vent System Special provisions for mobile home installationsDetermine vent path Install Vent System Install Leveling LegsVent system chart Make Gas ConnectionConnect Vent Level DryerReverse Door Swing Optional Complete Installation If the dryer will not start, check the followingDryer USE Starting Your DryerCleaning the Dryer Location Cleaning the Lint ScreenEvery Load Cleaning Drying Rack OptionCleaning the Dryer Interior Removing Accumulated LintVacation and Moving Care Changing the Drum LightDryer Operation TroubleshootingDryer Results Cycle time too short Lint on loadStains on load or drum Loads are wrinkledAssistance or Service AccessoriesU.S.A CanadaMaytag Corporation Major Appliance Warranty ONE Year Limited WarrantySécurité DE LA Sécheuse Votre sécurité et celle des autres est très importanteImportantes Instructions DE Sécurité Exigences d’installation Instructions D’INSTALLATIONOutillage et pièces nécessaires Dimensions de la sécheuse Espacements d’installation’installation dans une maison mobile exige Type de gaz Spécifications électriquesGaz naturel Caractéristiques d’alimentation du brûleur Canalisation d’arrivée de gaz de la sécheuseAltitudes supérieures à 10 000 pi 3048 m Épreuve sous pression de l’alimentation en gazExigences concernant lévacuation En cas dutilisation du système dévacuation existantPlanification du système d’évacuation ÉvacuationAutres installations où le dégagement est réduit Déterminer litinéraire dacheminement du conduitInstallation du système d’évacuation Installation des pieds de nivellementRaccordement au gaz Pour utilisation dans une maison mobileRaccordement du conduit d’évacuation Mise à niveau de la sécheuseAchever l’installation Si la sécheuse ne démarre pas, vérifier ce qui suitUtilisation DE LA Sécheuse Mise en marche de la sécheuseEntretien DE LA Sécheuse Nettoyage de lemplacement de la sécheuseOption grille de séchage Nettoyage du filtre à charpie Nettoyage de l’intérieur de la sécheuseComment enlever la charpie accumulée DéménagementChangement de l’ampoule du tambour DépannageFonctionnement de la sécheuse La minuterie ne progresse pas visiblement Résultats de la sécheuseTemps de programme trop court Accessoires Assistance OU ServiceAu Canada Garantie DES Gros Appareils Ménagers Maytag Corporation W10151609A SP PN W10151610A Tous droits réservés