CARE AND CLEANING

Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances.

Tumbler – remove any stains such as cray- on, ink pen or fabric dye (from new items such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning sub-

stance. Once these steps are done, stains may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads.

Cabinet – wipe off any marks with soap and water.

Dryer Exhaust System – should be inspected and cleaned once a year to main- tain optimum performance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned more fre- quently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more infor- mation.)

REPLACING THE DRUM LIGHT

Instructions for replacing the bulb:

1)Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the electrical power supply.

2)Open the door and use a Phillips screw- driver to remove the screw attaching the lens to the tumbler front.

3)Remove lens cover by pulling cover toward center of tumbler.

4)

Rotate bulb counter-clockwise to

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Reinstall the screw into the lens cover

 

remove from socket.

 

screw hole.

5)

Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt

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Reconnect dryer to power supply.

 

maximum candelabra base light bulb.

 

 

6)Turn the light bulb clockwise into socket.

7)Replace lens cover by hooking plastic tabs into tumbler front below the light housing.

REVERSING THE DOOR

Directions for reversing the dryer door:

1)Remove the hinge hole covers and screws.

2)While supporting the door, remove 2 screws in the hinges that secure the hinges to the cabinet.

3)Remove door by lifting slightly at the hinges and pulling the hinge tabs out of the hinge slots.

4)Move the following parts to the opposite side of the door: 2 hinges and 4 hinge screws, 4 door screws, door strike and screw, inner door cover plate and screw.

5)Attach the door to the opposite side of the cabinet using the 2 counter sunk hinge screws. (See below).

Screw the lower hinge screw in first. This will help to align the door and hinges.

6)Replace the hinge hole covers to the opposite side.

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Maytag MD-16 Replacing the Drum Light, Cabinet wipe off any marks with soap and water, Remove from socket Screw hole