Maytag MDE7550AGW - Manual (Page 17)

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ERVICE AND
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ROUBLESHOOTING
• Be sure the door is latched shut.
• 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.
• Select a heat setting, not air fluff.
• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
• Dryer may have moved into the cool-down portion of the cycle.
• 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 build-up. Ducting should be inspected and cleaned annually.
• Use 4” rigid metal exhaust duct.
• Do not overload. 1 Wash load = 1 Dryer load.
• Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
• 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.
• Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation manual.
• Be sure the vinyl feet are installed on the leveling legs.
• It is normal for the dryer to hum due to the high velocity of air moving through the dryer drum
and exhaust system.
Doesn’t Run
Doesn’t Heat
Doesn’t Dry
Is Noisy
Contact your dealer for further assistance or for service information.
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