Maytag GBMDC 709T manual How to proceed if, Every cycle

How to proceed if ...

...you want to correctly care for and clean your dryer:

...you want to check the dryer yourself first:

(If your machine is not functioning correctly, please check the following points before phoning for the customer service – also refer to relevant chapter in the instructions for use)

	•	Open the door.
Clean the filter at the end of	• Pull the filter upwards.
	•	Open the filter.
every cycle.	•	Brush lint using a soft brush or your fingertips.
	•	Close the filter.
	• Push the filter back into place.
Empty the water container at	• Pull the handle to remove the water container.
	•	Empty the water container.
the end of each drying cycle.	•	Replace the water container when empty by
		pushing it completely back in place.
Clean the heat exchanger at	•	Remove fibres in and around the water
least every month.		evacuation hole at least once per month.
(For further information see
chapter “Heat Exchanger” in
the Instructions for Use).
	• Has the correct drying programme been
		selected?
	• Was the inserted laundry too wet (washing
		machine spin speed less than 1000 rpm)?
	• Is the lint filter dirty (filter indicator light on)?
Drying takes too long / laundry	• Is the heat exchanger dirty? (for more
		information, refer to the instructions for use)
is not dry enough.	• Is the room temperature too high?
	•	Are the “	” and “	”
		indicator lamps lighting up? The drying cycle is
		complete and the laundry can be taken out.
	• If the drying result does not meet your
		expectation, select a more dry programme.
	• Is the plug properly inserted into the mains
The dryer will not operate		electricity socket?
	•	Is there a power failure?
(after a power failure, always	•	Has the fuse blown?
press the “Start (Pause)”	•	Is the door properly closed?
button).	•	Has a drying programme been selected?
	• Has the “Start (Pause)” button been pressed?
	• Has the Start delay option been selected?
Lint filter or water container	• Is the lint filter clean?
	•	Is the water container empty?
indicator lamp on.	•	Has the water container been inserted correctly?
	• Is the heat exchanger clean?
	• Has the heat exchanger been inserted correctly?
Water droplets underneath	• Has any fluff on the heat exchanger seal been
		wiped away?
the dryer.	•	Has any fluff on the door seal been wiped away?
	• Has the water container been inserted
		correctly?
	• If the inside lamp does not work, the bulb may
		be faulty.
Replacing the drum light bulb	•	Unplug the dryer.
	•	Open the door and unscrew the glass cover
(if supplied).		inside the drum.
	• Replace the faulty bulb with a new one and
		screw the glass cover back on.
	• Replacement bulb: Philips 15W, 230/240V, E14.
All programme sequence	•	Service call necessary.
indicators blinking.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

If the fault is still present once the above checks have been undertaken or should the fault occur for a second time, switch the machine off. Please contact your After-Sales Service representative (for more information, refer to the warranty manual).

Please have the following details ready when calling your after-sales service representative:

•The nature of the fault.

•The dryer type and model.

•The service code (the number after the word Service on the adhesive rating plate) on the right-hand side when the door is open.

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