Maytag MD7600 User manual

INTELLIDRY DRYER MD-15

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identificationforyourdryer.Thisislocated

on a dataplateonthelowercenterofthe

door opening. Record these numbers

belowforeasyaccess.

ModelNumber

SerialNumber

DateofPurchase

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IMPORTANTSAFETYIHSTI IJ(TIONS

For your safety,the informationin _is

manual must be followed to minimize

the risk of fire or explosion or to pre-

vent property damage, personal injury

or death.

-Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and fiquids in the

vicinity of this or anyother appliance.

-W.ATTODOWYOUS.SLeQAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not useany phone in your

building.

•Clear the room, building or areaof

all occupants.

•Immediately call your gas Suppler

from a neighbor's phone. Follow

the gas supplier's instru_o_,

• If youcannot reach yourgassuppli,

er, call the fire depa_.

Installation and service must be per-

formed by s qualified inmller, service

agency or the gas supplier.

Readall instructionsbeforeusingthe

appliance.

To avoid the possibility of fire or

explosion:

a. Do not dry items that have been

previouslycleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with gaso-

line, dry-cleaning solvents, other

flammable or explosive sub-

stances as they give off vapors

that could ignite or explode.Any

material on which you have used

a cleaningsolvent,or which issat.

urated with flammable liquids or

solids,should notbe placedin the

dryer, until all traces of these

flammable liquids or solids and

their fumes have been removed,

There are many highly flammable

items used in homes, such as:

acetone,denaturedalcohol, gaso-

line,kerosene,some liquid house-

hold cleaners, some spot

removers, turpentine, waxes and

wax removers.

Items containing foam rubber

(may be labeled latex foam) or

similarly textured rubber-like

materials must not be dried on a

heat setting. Foam rubber materi-

als when heated, can under cer-

tain circumstancesproducefire by

spontaneouscombustion.

Do not allowchildren to play on or in

the appliance. Close supervision of

childrenis necessarywhen the appli-

ance is usednear children.

10.

11.

12.

13.

Beforetheapplianceis removedfrom

service or discarded, remove the

door to the drying compartment.

Do not reach intothe appliance ifthe

drum is moving.

Do not install or store this appliance

where it will be exposed to the

weather,

Do not tamper with controls.

Do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance or attempt any servic-

Ing unless specificallyrecommended

in published user-repair instructions

that you understand and have the

skills to carry out.

Do not use fabric softeners or prod-

uctsto eliminate static unless recom-

mended for dryer use by the manu-

facturerof thefabric softeneror prod-

uct.

Clean the lint screen before or after

each load.

Keep the area around the exhaust

opening and surrounding areas tree

from lint accumulation,dust and dirt.

The interiorof the dryer and exhaust

duct should be cleaned periodically

byqualified servicepersonnel.

This appliance must be properly

grounded. Never plug the appliance

cord into a receptacle which is not

grounded adequately and in accor-

dance with local and national codes.

See installation instructions for

groundingthis appliance.

14. Do notsit ontop of the clothesdryer.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCE

Donot _ into

amounts€

for spontaneous ign'dionincreases

cooking

warmthese

ates heat. if t

fire.

ingand can createafire hazard.

Allwashed and

will not

SAFETYNOTICE&WARHIH5

The California Safe Drinking Water and

Toxic EnforcementAct of 1986 (Proposition

65) requires the Governor of California to

publish a list of substances known to the

State ofCalifornia tocause cancer or repro-

ductive harm, and requires businesses to

warn customers of potential exposures to

such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned

that the burning of gas can result in low-

level exposure to some of the listed sub-

stances, including benzene, formaldehyde

and soot, due primarLlyto the incomplete

combustion of naturalgas or liquid petrole-

um (LP)fuels. Exhaustductsshould be kept

free of obstructionsand properly exhausted

dryers will minimize exposure.

DRYEREXHAUSTTIPS

WINNING --. Plastic o nonmetal flextble duct presents a potential fire hazard.

Readtheinstallation

instructionsandthe

user'sguide. DO

Letyourdryer

exhausttheaireasily,

I I

Keepductruns

asstraightas

possible.

Use4 inchdiameter

rigidmetalduct.Tapealljoints,

includingatthedryer.Neveruse

lint-trappingscrews,

Do'

Cleanalloldducts 1_,,,_:

beforeinstallingyour

newdryerBe surevent

flapopensandclosesfreely.

Inspectandcleantheexhaust

systemannually.

Leta poor

exhaust system

causeslowdrying. DON'T

Restrictyourdryerwitha poorexhaust

system.

(I I

Uselongerthannecessaryductruns

withmanyelbows.

DON'T

Useplastic,thinfoil,or

non-metalflexibleduct.

DOH'T

Allowcrushedor cloggedducts

andvent.

OPERATINGrips

CLEAN IT

, Aftereach load.

• Toshorten drying time.

• Tooperate moreefficiently.

NOTE:

Do not operate the dryer

without the lintfilter in place.

LOADTHEDRYERPROPERLY

By placing only one wash load in the

dryer at a time.

Avoid very small loads or mixing

heavyweight and lightweightclothes.

When only one or two articles need

drying, add a few similar items to

improvetumbling and dryingefficiency.

When drying large, bulky items such

as a blanket or comforter, it may be

necessaryto repositionthe load during

the cycleto ensureevendrying.

ADDAFABRICSOFTENER

SHEET(iFD str D)

• After loadingthe dryer,

• Tocontrol static cling,

• Before the load becomes warm.

This helps prevent greasy-looking

softener stains.

• And remove any used softener

sheets from the dryer to prevent

greasy-lookingsoftenerstains.

CHECKTHEMOISTURE

MOF!ITOR

Indicatorlights in the moisture monitorwill

displaywhen an IntelliDry cycle is in oper-

ation.The top light will blinkon and off.As

loads dry, there will be longer pauses

between each blink. No lights will display

during Time Dry or Air Fluff.

The bottomlight in the monitor will remain

on until the cool down portion of the cycle

starts. During cool down the dryer contin-

ues to tumble the load in unheated air to

help minimizewrinkling.

MOISTURE MONITOR

LESS

NOTE: The top monitor light

may not blinkwhen small loads

of heavy,bulky items are dried,

such as rugsor sweaters.

CONTROLSATAGLANCE

CYCLE

INTELLIDRYWRINKLE FREE FABRICSWITH

PRESSCAREautomatically senses the moisture in the

load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is

reached. It minimizes wrinkles in synthetic fabrics such as

acrylic, nylon, polyesteror blends by providingan unheated

cool-downperiodat theend of thecycle. Simply setthe con-

trotto the desireddryness level (MORE DRY- LESS DRY).

The line between MORE DRY and LESS DRY is the initial

preferredsetting forthe majorityof loads.

INTELLIDRY REGULAR automaticallysensesthe moisture

in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is

reached.This cycle is designedforloads such as towels,under-

wear, t-shirts, jeans,etc.Set the control to the desireddryness

level(MORE DRY- LESS DRY).The line between MORE DRY

and LESS DRY is the initialpreferredsetting for the majority of

loads.

OFF MORE DRY INTELLIDRY

REGULAR

COOL DOWN

DRY

,OFF

INTELL1DRY

WRINKLE FREE

FABRICS

WITH PRESS CARE

WRINKLE RELEASE willreleasewrinkles

from itemsthat are clean and dry butslight-

ly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet,

packed suitcase or from sitting in the dryer

toolong after theend of thecycle. It provides

10minutesof heatedtumblingand 5 minutes

of cool downtumbling without heat.

DAMP DRY is designed to "partially" dry

items.It provides approximately 20 minutes

of heated tumbling and 5 minutes of cool

downtumblingwithout heat.

LESS DRY'

MORE DRY

OFF

WRINKLE RELEASE DAMP DrY

DRYEL FABRIC CARE isdesignedfor

use on dry clean only fabrics in combi-

nation with Dryel Dry Clean Only Fabric

Care product. Placing the control dial

arrow at the DRYEL line will provide the

optimal amount of time needed to prop-

erly use DryeL(For more informationon

usingthe Dryel cycle, see page 7.)

TIME DRY/

AIR FLUFF

TIME DRY/AIRFLUFF maybe

selected for any load if the IntelliDry

sensor system is not used. Set the

control to the desired number of min-

utes and choose the appropriate dry-

ing temperature forthe load.

NOTE:The dialcanbeturnedin eitherdirectiontOselecta cycle.Oncestarted; t_ dialwi!i_ _vanca ataspecificrate

during the Inte!liDrycycles:Attirsi _e di_l maynot _vance all:Toward _ cy_ie(w_ tile toad beginsto

dry)thedial willadvanceat amore_utar _te and muchmorequickly._is isnoimal_ration

TEM PERATU RE

TEMPERATURE

REGULAR - for sturdy cottons or those

labeled "TumbleDry".

MEDIUM -for permanent press, synthetics,

lightweight cottons or items labeled "Tumble

Dry Medium".

DELICATE - for heat sensitiveitemslabeled

"TumbleDry Low"or "TumbleDry Warm".

AIR FLUFF - tumbleswithoutheat. Usedfor

sensitive loadsor itemsneeding freshening.

REGULAR

ii!i!!i!_

MEDIUM

DELICATE

AIR FLUFF

PRESSSTART

Pushthisbutton to startthe dryer.Thedryer

door mustbe shut for thedryer tooperate. If

the door isopened duringthecycle, thestart

button must be pushedagain to resumethe

cycleonce the door is closed.

End of Cycle Chime - Shortly before the

cycle is complete, an .audible chime will

sound. During the cool down portion of the

Wrinkle Free Fabricscycle, the audible chime

will sound intermittently.

START

USIHGYOURDRYERWITHDRYEL

Setting the Controls for Dryel Fabric Care:

Set the temperaturefor Regular heat,

DO NOTselect Air Fluff.

TEMPERATURE

REGULAR

MEDIUM

DELICATE

AIR FLUFF

Setthe control dial at the Dryel line.

OFF

COOL DOWN

I NTE LLII:)RY

WRINKLE FREE

FABRICS

WITH PRESS CARE

LESS DRY

MORE DRY

WRINKLE RELEASE

INTELLIDRY

MORE DRY REGU LAR

LESS DRY

OFF

I)_YL/.

DAMP DRY

TIME DRY/

AIR FLUFF

Press Start Button

For Best Performance:

• Referto the Dryel instructionsfor proper use.

• Items in the bag musttumble.Placeno morethan 3

to 4 items in the bag at one time.

•Do not mix colors or fabricswhen using Dryel.

•Immediately at the end of the cycle, remove

garments from the Dryel bag. Hang the garments

while still warm and slightly damp to minimize

wrinkles.

Energine, Goddard's, lighter fluid, WD-4O and vegetable oil,

CAREAHi)CEAHIHG

Control Panel - cleanwith a soft, damp

cloth.Do not useabrasive substances.

Tumbler - remove any stains such as

crayon, 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 substance.Once these

stepsare done,stainsmaystill 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

maintain oplimum performance.Theout-

side exhaust hood should be cleaned

more frequentlyto ensure proper opera-

tion. (Refertothe Installation Instructions

for more information.)

REPLA(IH6TttEDRUMLIGHT

Instructionsfor replacingthe bulb:

1) Unplugor disconnect the dryer from

the electricalpower supply.

2) Open the door and use a Phillips

screwdriver to remove the screw

attaching the lens to the tumbler

front.

3) Remove lens cover by pulling cover

toward center of tumbler.

Rotate bulb counter-clockwise to

removefrom socket.

Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10

watt maximum candelabra base light

bulb.

Turn the light bulb clockwise into

socket.

7) Replacelenscover byhookingplastic

tabs into tumblerfront below the light

housing.

8) Reinstallthescrewintothe lenscover

screwhole.

9) Reconnect dryerto powersupply.

REVERSIHGTHEDOOR

Directionsfor reversingthe dryer door:

1) Remove the hinge hole covers and

screws.

2) While supporting the door, remove 2

screws in the hinges that secure the

hingesto the cabinet.

3) Removedoor by lifting slightly at the

hingesand pulling the hinge tabs out

of the hinge slots.

Move thefollowing parts to the oppo-

site side of the door: 2 hinges and 4

hinge screws, 4 door screws, door

strike and screw, inner door cover

plate and screw.

Attach the door to the opposite side

of the cabinet using the 2 counter

sunk hinge screws. (See below).

Door Catch \

Screw the lower hinge screw in first.

This will help to align the door and

hinges.

6) Replace the hinge hole coversto the

opposite side.

Counter Sunk Screw "'_, '_

.,_ Door

\Screws

Door

JJ Strike

SPECIALLAUHDRYTIPS

Pleasefollow the carelabel or manufacturer'sinstructionsfor dryingspecial items.If care label instructionsare not available,

usethe following informationas a guide.

Avoid DryerDrying...

• FiberglassItems (curtains, draperies,etc.)

• Woolens, unless recommendedon the label. • Vegetableor cooking oil soaked items.(See pg.2)

Bedspreads

& Comforters

• Followthe care label instructionsor dry on the Regularcycle.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before usingor storing,

• May require repositioningto ensure evendrying.

Blankets • Dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.

• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before usingor storing.

Curtains

& Draperies

• Use the Wrinkle Free Fabricscycle to help minimizewrinkling.

• Dry these in small loadsfor best results and remove as soonas possible.

Cloth Diapers • Use theRegularcycle for soft, fluffy diapers.

Down-filled Items

(jackets,sleeping bags,

comforters, etc.)

• Use theRegular cycleand a delicate temperaturesetting.

• Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the itemto fluff the downcomforters,

etc,Adding a coupleof dry towels shortens dry time and absorbs moisture,

Foam Rubber

(rug backs, stuffedtoys,

certain shoulder pads, etc.)

• DO NOTdry on a heatsetting. Use the Time Dry/Air Fluff (no-heat)cycle.

_1= WARNING - Drying a rubber item withheat may damageit or pose a fire hazard.

Pillows

• Usethe Regularcycle.

• Add a couple of dry towels and a

tumbling action and to fluff the item.

• DONOT dryer-dry kapokor foam pillows.

pair of clean sneakers to help the

Plastics

(showercurtains, outdoor

furniture covers, etc.)

UsetheTime Dry/Air Fluffcycleon a Delicateor Air Flufftemperaturedependingon the

care label instructions.

DRYERACCESSORIES

A drying rack is availablefor itemsthat you don't want to tumble dry; for exam-

pie,sneakers, washablesweaters,stuffed toysor pillows,etc.

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