SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECK THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® DRYER...
| • | Be sure the door is latched shut. | |
Doesn’t Run | • | Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electricity supply. | |
• | Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. | ||
| • | Press the Start/Pause button again if the door is opened during the programme. | |
| • | Check the home’s circuit breaker and fuses. | |
Doesn’t Heat | • Select a heat setting, not air fluff. | ||
• | Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. | ||
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| • | Dryer may have moved into the | |
| • Check all of the above, plus... | ||
| • | Be sure the exhaust hood at the outside of the home can open and close freely. | |
| • | Check exhaust system for lint | |
| • | Use 4” rigid metal exhaust duct. | |
Doesn’t Dry | • Do not overload. 1 Wash load = 1 Dryer load. | ||
• | Sort heavy items from lightweight items. | ||
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| • | Large, bulky items like blankets or duvets may require repositioning to ensure even drying. | |
| • | Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water from the load. | |
| • | Clothes load too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels. | |
| • | Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc. Remove promptly. | |
| • | It is normal to hear the dryer heating element cycle on and off during the drying programme. | |
Is Noisy | • | Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation manual. | |
• | Be sure the vinyl feet are installed on the leveling legs. | ||
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| • | It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum | |
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| and exhaust system. | |
Contact your dealer for further assistance or for service information.
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