Maytag W10287571A - Manuel (Page 9)

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Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying? ■
The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry.
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are
too long
Is the lint screen clogged with lint? ■
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint, ■
restricting air movement?
Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not
feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace
exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the
Installation Instructions.
Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille?
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Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length?
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Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many
turns. Long venting will increase drying times. See the
Installation Instructions.
Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?
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Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below ■
45ºF (7ºC)?
Proper operation of dryer cycles requires temperatures
above 45ºF (7ºC).
Is the dryer located in a closet?
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Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and
bottom of the door. Sides and front of dryer require a minimum
of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear of the dryer requires
5" (127 mm). See the Installation Instructions.
Has an air dry cycle been selected?
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Select the right cycle for the types of garments being dried.
Is the load too large and heavy to dry quickly?
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Separate the load to tumble freely.
Cycle time too short
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Is the automatic cycle ending early? ■
The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. Level
the dryer.
Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles.
Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change
the amount of drying time in a cycle.
Lint on load
Is the lint screen clogged? ■
Lint screen should be cleaned before each load.