Maytag MD 55 - Manual (Page 2)

For your safety, the information in this manual must be fol-
lowed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent
property damage, personal injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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W
ELCOME
Welcome and congratulations on your pur-
chase of a Maytag Neptune ® dryer! Your
complete satisfaction is very important to us.
For best results, we suggest reading this
material to help acquaint you with proper
operating and maintenance procedures.
Should you need assistance in the future, it is
helpful to:
1) Have complete model and serial number
identification of your dryer.This is located
on a data plate in the lower center of the
door opening.
Date of Purchase ____________________
Model Number______________________
Serial Number ______________________
2) IMPORTANT: Keep this guide
and the sales receipt in a safe
place for future reference. Proof
of original purchase date is
needed for warranty service.
If you have questions, call:
Maytag Customer Assistance
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY
(for deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired)
(Mon.–Fri., 8am–8pm Eastern Time)
http://www.maytag.com
For service and warranty informa-
tion, see page 11.
NOTE: In our continuing effort to
improve the quality of our appli-
ances, it may be necessary to make
changes to the appliance without
revising this guide.
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WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not
meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common
sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or oper-
ating appliance.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not understand.
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CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using the
appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: