From the Exhaust Vent

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

Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.

When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.

Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.

Non-Use or 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.Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the I.int Screen."

3.Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.

To winterize dryer

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Shut off water faucet.

3.I)isconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.

1o use dryer again

1.Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet.

2.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

Moving care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1.Unplug the power supply cord.

2.Shut off water faucet.

3.I)isconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.

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

5.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1. Disconnect power.

2. I)isconnect wiring.

3.Shut off water faucet.

4.I)isconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.

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

6.Use masking tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the dryer

Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and connect the dryer.

The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.

1o change the drum light

1.Unplug dryer or disconnect power.

2.Open the dryer door. I_ocate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise.

Replace the bulb with a 1O-watt appliance

bulb only.

Replace the cover and secure with the screw.

 

4.Plug in dryer or reconnect power.

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Maytag Clothes Dryer From the Exhaust Vent, Non-Use or Vacation Care, For direct-wired dryers, Reinstalling the dryer

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