Maytag W10562338A - SP, W10562334A warranty Troubleshooting, Unusual Noise, Dryer Results

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

 

 

 

Dryer Operation

 

 

 

 

 

Dryer will not run

Door not closed completely.

Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.

 

 

 

 

Start/Pause button not pressed firmly

Press and hold the START/PAUSE button 2-5 seconds.

 

or held long enough.

 

 

 

 

 

Household fuse is blown or circuit

There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer.

 

breaker has tripped.

Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit

 

 

breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit

 

 

breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect power supply.

Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with

 

 

a qualified electrician.

 

 

 

 

Wrong type of fuse.

Use a time-delay fuse.

 

 

 

Dryer will not heat

Household fuse is blown or circuit

The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric

 

breaker has tripped.

dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the

 

 

fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call

 

 

an electrician.

 

 

 

 

Incorrect power supply.

Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with

 

 

a qualified electrician.

 

 

 

 

Supply line valve not open.

For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line

 

 

is open.

 

 

 

Unusual Noise

 

 

 

 

 

Humming or whining

Water inlet valve on dryer is running.

The water inlet valve on the dryer is used during the Steam function.

noise with Steam cycle

 

If the dryer has just been installed or unused for an extended period,

selected (on some

 

the valve may be louder and run longer. This is normal.

models)

 

NOTE: The valve may make this noise even with no water line

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

Thumping noise

Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.

This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few

 

 

minutes of use.

 

 

 

Rattling or vibrating noise

A small object caught between the

Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean

 

edges of dryer drum.

out pockets before laundering.

 

 

 

 

Dryer isn’t properly leveled.

The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the

 

 

Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm

 

 

contact with the floor.

 

 

 

 

Clothing is balled up in dryer.

When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to

 

 

vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

 

 

 

Clicking noise

Gas valve operating.

On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens

 

 

and closes. This is normal.

 

 

 

Dryer Results

 

 

Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are too long

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

Clean lint screen before each load.

 

 

The exhaust vent or outside exhaust

Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the

hood is clogged with lint, restricting

outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not

air movement.

feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace

 

exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See

 

“Installation Instructions”.

 

 

The exhaust vent is not the correct

Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many

length.

turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See “Installation

 

Instructions”.

 

 

The dryer is not level.

Clothes not contacting the moisture sensors during Automatic

 

cycles. See “Level the Dryer” in the “Installation Instructions”.

 

 

The exhaust vent diameter is not the

Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.

correct size.

 

 

 

The Air Only temperature setting has

Select the right temperature for the types of garments being

been selected.

dried. See “Cycle Guide”.

 

 

The load is too large and heavy to

Separate the load to tumble freely.

dry quickly.

 

 

 

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Contents Table of Contents Dryer Safety Page Tips for getting the best performance from your steam dryer Check Your Vent System for Good AIR FlowMaintain good air flow by Dryness Level Control Panel and FeaturesTemp Level Number of Garments on some modelsWrinkle Prevent/Wrinkle Prevent with Steam Damp Dry SignalCycle Signal On some modelsUse Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings Temperature Level TimeCycle Guide Sensor Cycles OptionsCycle Guide Timed Cycles Cycle Drying Default Available Items to dryItems to Cycle Drying Default Available Refresh Cycle Guide Steam CyclesPress POWER/CANCEL Using Your DryerClean the lint screen Load the dryerSelect any additional options Changing the Sensor Cycle settings to increase drying timeTo change the drying settings Remove garments promptly after cycle is finishedChanging the Drum Light Additional FeaturesUsing the Drying Rack To use the drying rackCleaning the Lint Screen Cleaning the Dryer LocationCleaning the Dryer Interior Dryer CareNON-USE, STORAGE, and Moving Care Special Instructions For Steam ModelsUnusual Noise TroubleshootingIf you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Operation Dryer ResultsIf you experience Possible Causes Solution Dryer Results Dryer Displaying Code Message Maytag Laundry Warranty This limited warranty does not coverSécurité DE LA Sécheuse Page Page Circulation d’air adéquate Page Bouton START/PAUSE mise en marche/pause Tableau DE Commande ET CaractéristiquesBouton POWER/CANCEL mise sous tension/annulation Niveau de températureSteam boost sur certains modèles Cycle signal signal de programmeDrum Light lampe du tambour Airflow circulation d’airTempérature Niveau de Guide DE Programmes Programmes DE DétectionArticles Available Détails du programme Sécher De séchage SéchageVêtements de travail Normal Par Options Sécher De séchage Défaut Guide DE Programmes Programmes MinutésTempérature Durée Articles à DisponiblesGuide DE Programmes -- Programmes Avec Vapeur Nettoyer le filtre à charpie Appuyer sur POWER/CANCEL mise sous tension/annulationUtilisation DE LA Sécheuse Charger la sécheuseProgrammes de détection Ajuster les modificateurs de programme si désiréSélectionner toute option supplémentaire Programmes minutésPour changer les réglages de séchage Utilisation de la grille de séchage Utilisation DE LA Grille DE SéchageChangement DE L’AMPOULE DU Tambour Changement de l’ampoule du tambourRetirer LA Charpie Accumulée Nettoyage DE L’EMPLACEMENT DE LA SécheuseEntretien DE LA Sécheuse Nettoyage DU Filtre À CharpieInstructions Spéciales Pour LES Modèles Vapeur Sons inhabituels DépannageFonctionnement de la sécheuse Résultats de la sécheuse Résultats de la sécheuse suite Message codé Garantie DES Appareils DE Buanderie Maytag La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pasSi vous avez besoin de pièces de rechange If you need replacement parts or to order accessoriesOur consultants provide assistance with Nos consultants fournissent ’assistance pour