Maytag Clothes Dryer - Manuel (Page 29)

From the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Replace inlet hoses and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure.
Periodically inspect and replace inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hoses, record the date of replacement.
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the
hoses, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing
weather, winterize it.
Non-Use or Vacation Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your
dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
3. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to a
water pressure surge) while you are away.
For direct-wired dryers:
To winterize dryer
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To use dryer again
1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet. Turn on water faucet.
2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose
separately.
4. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
5. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
A WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Shut off water faucet.
4. Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose
separately.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use masking tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the dryer
Follow the "Installation Instructions" to locate, level and connect the dryer.
Ctiarigiiig the Drum Light
The dryer light automatically turns on inside the dryer drum when you open the door.
To change the drum light
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the back wall of the dryer. Remove
the screw located in the lower right corner of the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 1 0-watt appliance bulb only.
Replace the cover and secure with the screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect pcjwer.
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