
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help -
for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.
If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Dryer Operation
  | Dryer will not run  | Door not closed completely.  | Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.  | 
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  | START button not pressed firmly or  | Press and hold the START button   | 
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  | Household fuse is blown or circuit  | There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the  | 
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  | breaker has tripped.  | dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both  | 
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  | circuit breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the  | 
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  | circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.  | 
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  | Incorrect power supply.  | Electric dryers require   | 
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  | Check with a qualified electrician.  | 
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  | Wrong type of fuse.  | Use a   | 
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  | Dryer will not heat  | Household fuse is blown or circuit  | The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric  | 
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  | breaker has tripped.  | dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the  | 
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  | fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call  | 
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  | an electrician.  | 
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  | Incorrect power supply.  | Electric dryers require   | 
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  | Unusual Noise | 
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  | Thumping noise  | Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.  | This is normal. The thumping sound should diminish after a few  | 
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  | Rattling or vibrating  | A small object caught between the  | Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.  | 
  | noise  | edges of dryer drum.  | Clean out pockets before laundering.  | 
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  | Dryer isn’t properly leveled.  | The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See “Level  | 
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  | Dryer.” All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the  | 
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  | floor.  | 
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  | Clothing is balled up in dryer.  | When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to  | 
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  | vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.  | 
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