Maytag W10096989B, W10097006B-SP warranty Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING cont.

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

to possibly avoid the cost of a service call...In U.S.A. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca

 

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

 

Dryer displaying code

“PF” (power failure),

Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure?

 

message

Start LED flashes

Press START/PAUSE to restart the dryer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) variable

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display.

 

 

service codes.

Alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has detected

 

 

 

a problem that requires service. Call for service.

 

 

 

 

 

Cycle time too short

Sensor cycle ending early.

The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level the dryer.

 

 

 

Use Timed Dry for very small loads. 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 Dry Default Settings.

 

 

 

 

 

Lint on load

Lint screen clogged.

Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.

 

 

 

 

 

Stains on load or drum

Dryer fabric softener not properly

Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the cycle.

 

 

used.

Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain

 

 

 

your garments.

 

 

 

Drum stains are caused by dyes in clothing (usually blue jeans).

 

 

 

These will not transfer to other clothing.

 

 

 

 

 

Loads are wrinkled

Load not removed from dryer at the

Select Touch Up Cycle to tumble the load with water and heat.

 

 

end of the cycle.

This cycle is 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dryer overloaded.

Dry smaller loads that can tumble freely.

 

 

 

 

 

Odors

Have you recently been painting,

If so, ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from

 

 

staining, or varnishing in the area

the area, rewash and dry the clothing.

 

 

where your dryer is located?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the electric dryer being used for the

The new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will

 

 

first time?

be gone after the first cycle.

 

Load is too hot

Were laundry items removed from

Allow the Cool Down cycle to finish before removing laundry

 

 

the dryer before the end of the cycle?

from dryer. All cycles are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and

 

 

 

make it easier to handle. Items removed before Cool Down may

 

 

 

feel very warm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was a high temperature cycle used,

Select a lower temperature, and use a sensor drying cycle. These

 

 

or was a separate temperature

cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the load and

 

 

control set on high?

shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. This reduces

 

 

 

overdrying.

 

 

 

 

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Contents Guide D’UTILISATION ET Dryer Safety Page Good air flow Check Your Vent System for Good AIR FlowMaintain good air flow by Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savingsControl Panel & Features Cycle Guide Sensor DRY Cycles Items to dry Cycle Drying Default Available Cycle DetailsCycle Guide Timed DRY Cycles OptionsSetting the Drying Temperature Using Your DryerClean the lint screen Temperature TipsWrinkle Prevent feature Press POWER/CANCEL Setting modifiersSelect the desired cycle Temp Level for use with Timed Cycles onlyPress START/PAUSE to begin cycle Additional features on some modelsCleaning the dryer interior Cleaning the dryer locationCleaning the lint screen Dryer CareTo change the drying settings Reinstalling the DryerVacation, storage, and moving care Moving CareIf you experience Possible Causes Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting This limited warranty does not cover Maytag Laundry WarrantySécurité DE LA Sécheuse Page Nettoyer le filtre à charpie avant chaque charge Circulation d’air adéquateTableau DE Commande ET Caractéristiques Par Disponibles Défaut Guide DE Programmes Programmes DE Séchage DE DétectionRéglage de la température de séchage Guide DE Programmes Programmes ManuelsDurée par Options Détails du programme Conseils de températureNettoyer le filtre à charpie Utilisation DE LA SécheuseCharger la sécheuse Sélectionner le programme désiréWrinkle Prevent Caractéristique Sélectionner les réglages de programmeEntretien DE LA Sécheuse Nettoyer l’emplacement de la sécheuseNettoyage de l’intérieur de la sécheuse Retirer la charpie accumuléePrécautions à prendre avant un déménagement Réinstallation de la sécheuseChangement de la lampe du tambour sur certain modèles Pour modifier les réglages de séchageDépannage Dépannage La présente garantie limitée ne couvre pas Garantie DES Appareils DE Buanderie MaytagU.S.A. and Canada U.S.A