Maytag MDG-75 - Manual (Page 41)

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90 DAYS
1. Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas.
2. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
3. Clean any lint accumulation in and around both the blower and drive motors casing openings.
NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning or touching ignitor and flame-probe assembly.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer’s internal
exhaust ducting.
NOTE: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
NOTE: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION and VENTILATION AIR.
CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE EXHAUST
DUCTWORK. INSPECT and REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION, WHICH CAN
CAUSE THE DAMPER TO BIND or STICK.
NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of
the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.
NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinets, avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the
cleaning of appliances is recommended.
B. ADJUSTMENTS
7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION and EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER
Inspect bolts, nuts, screws, (bearing setscrews), grounding connections, and nonpermanent gas connections
(unions, shutoff valves, and orifices). Motor and drive belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed
belts should be replaced. Tighten loose V-belts when necessary. Complete operational check of controls and
valves. Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switches, lint drawer switch, sail switch,
burner, and hi-limit thermostats).
C. LUBRICATION
The motor bearings, idler bearings ... and under normal/most conditions the basket (tumbler) bearings are
permanently lubricated. It is physically possible to relubricate the basket (tumbler) bearings if you choose to do
so even though this practice is not necessary. Use Shell Alvania #2 grease or its equivalent. The basket
(tumbler) bearings used in the dryer DO NOT have a grease fitting. Provisions are made in the bearing housing
for the addition of a grease fitting, which can be obtained elsewhere, or from manufacturer by ordering kit P/N
882159 (includes 2 fittings).