Maytag Neptune MDE5500AYQ Manuel utilisateur

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions ................................................. I-2

Dryer Exhaust Tips ................................................... 3

Operating Tips ............................................................. 4

Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-6

Special Laundry Tips ................................................... 7

Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 8

Replace Drum Light ................................................... 8

Reverse the Door ....................................................... 8

Before You Call ............................................................ 9

Drying Rack ............................................................... I0

Warranty ................................................................... II

Guide de I'utilisateur .............................................. 12

Guia del Usuario ..................................................... 24

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:

I) 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 asafe place for

future reference. Proof of original

purchase date is needed for war-

ranty 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-Spm Eastern Time)

http://www.maytag.com

For service and warranty information,

see page II.

NOTE: In our continuing effort to

improve the quality of our appliances, it

may be necessary to make changes to

the appliance without revising this

guide.

ilMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

read before operating your dryer

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.

WARNING -Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe per-

sonal injury or death.

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor per-

sonal injury.

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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WHATTO DO IFYOU 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.

Read all instructions before using the appliance.

5, To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:

•Do not dry items that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,

other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.Any material on which you have

used a cleaning solvent, or which is saturated with flammable liquids or solids, should not be placed in 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, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some liquid household 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 materials when heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

_ children.D°not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near

Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment.

Do not reach into the appliance if the 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 servicing unless specifically recommended in published user-repair

instructions that you understand and have the sldlls to carry out.

Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended for dryer use by the manufacturer of the fabric soft-

ener or product.

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|_ Clean the lint screen before or after each load.

Keep the area around the exhaust opening and surrounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt.

1_ The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is not grounded adequately and in

accordance with local and national codes. See installation instructions for grounding this appliance.

|_ Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RYER EXHAU ST PS

Do DON'T

Read the installation instructions

and the user guide.

Let your dryer exhaust

the air easily.

DON'T

Restrictyour dryer with a "_-_

poor exhaustsystem.

DON'T

Use plastic,thinfoil,or non-metalflex-

ibleduct.

Do C I I I

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Keep duct runs as straight as possible. I_ _

DON'T Ci

Use longer than necessary duct

runs with many elbows.

Clean all old ducts

before installing your new dryer. Be sure

vent flap opens and closes freely. Inspect

and clean the exhaust system annually.

DON'T

Allow crushed or clogged ducts

and vent.

PERATING T PS

CLEAN THE LINT FILTER

After each load.

To shorten drying time.

To operate more energy efficiently.

NOTE: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place.

By placing only one wash load in the dryer at a time.

•Avoid very small loads or mixing heavyweight and lightweight clothes.

• When only one or two articles need drying, add a few similar items to

improve tumbling and drying efficiency.

• When drying large, bulky items such asa blanket or comforter, it may

be necessary to reposition the load during the cycle to ensure even

drying.

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• After loading the dryer.

•To control static cling.

Before the load becomes warm. This helps prevent greasy-looking

softener stains.

• And remove any used softener sheets from the dryer 1:o prevent

greasy-looking softener stains.

[IIONTROLSAT A GLANCE

Step

Sensor Dry - automatically senses the moisture in the load

and shuts the dryer off when the selected dryness level (very

dry to damp dry) is reached.This cycle is recommended for the

majority of loads including delicates, wrinkle free and

cotton/sturdy items like towels, bedding and jeans.

Time Dry - may be selected for any load if Sensor Dry is not

used. Press the "+" or "-" time pad to select the desired number

of minutes.

Step

DryTemp -there are four temperature settings. Press the up

"_'_." or down "..J" pads to select regular, medium, delicate or

extra low temperatures.

Regular - for sturdy cottons or those labeled "Tumble Dry."

Nedium -for permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cot-

tons or items labeled "Tumble Dry Nedium:'

Delicate - for heat sensitive items labeled "Tumble Dry

Low" or "Tumble DryWarm;'

Extra Low - provides the lowest heated dry temperature

possible."Extra LowTemperature" is lower than "Delicate."

DryTemp

Step

Select Dryness Level - press the "/_o" or " _o\" arrow pads

to select the desired dryness level.The dryness level can be set

on or between a setting.

Very Dry - used to completely dry sturdy or bulky items

including towels and jeans.

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Normal - used for drying the majority of loads.

Damp Dry - designed to partially dry items. Used for items

that lay fiat or hang to dry.

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Step

Setting the Signal - the end of cycle signal is adjustable. Press

the "+" or "-" signal pad to increase or decrease the volume of

the signal.

Step

Start/Pause - close the door and press the start/pause pad to

start the dryer. Pressing off cancels the cycle and stops the dryer.

•After pressing start/pause, the display will show the estimated

time remaining in the cycle.

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INDICATOR LIGHTS ...........................................................................................................................................

The indicator lights above the dryness levels will light when the

pad is selected.

The cool down indicator light will illuminate when the dryer

moves into the cool-down portion of the cycle.

If the wrinlde prevent option has been selected, the wrinlde

prevent light will illuminate to indicate that the load is dry and

the dryer has moved into the wrinkle prevent portion of the cycle

(see below).

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WRINKLE PREVENT OPTION

Wrinlde Prevent - provides approximately 95 minutes of intermit-

tent tumbling in unheated air at the end of the cycle to reduce

wrinkling.

Options

SPEoAL CYCLES ...................................................................................................................................................................

Wrinkle Release - will release wrinkles from items that are clean

and dry but slightly wrinkled, such as from a crowded closet or

suitcase or from sitting in the dryer too long after the end of the

cycle. It provides 10 minutes of heated tumbling and 8 minutes of

cool down tumbling without heat.

Air Fluff -provides 20 minutes of tumbling in unheated air. Used

for freshening items.

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Special Cycles

PECIAL LAUNDRY TiPs

Please follow the care label or manufacturer's instructions for drying special items. If care label instructions are not

available, use the following information as a guide.

• Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Sensor Dry cycle and

Regular temperature.

Bedspreads &Comforters • Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

•Nay require repositJonJng 1:oensure even drying.

•Use Sensor Dry and dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.

Blankets • Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.

•Use the Sensor Dry cycle and Extra Low temperature 1:o help minimize

wrinkling.

Curtains &Draperies •Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible.

•Use Sensor Dry and the Regular temperature setting for soft, huff 7

Cloth Diapers diapers.

• Use Sensor Dry and the Extra Low temperature setting.

Down-filled Items •Place aclean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down

(jacl(ets, sleeping bags, comforters, etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and

comforters, etc.) absorbs moisture.

• DO NOT dry on aheat setting. Use the Air Fluff special cycle (no heat).

Foam Rubber • WARNING -Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a fire

(rug bad(s, stuffed toys, hazard.

shoulder pads, etc.)

•Use Sensor Dry.

• Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the turn-

Pillows bling action and to fluff the item.

• DO NOT dryer-dry kapok or foam pillows.

Plastics • Use the Air Fluff special cycle orTime Dry and the Extra Low temperature

(shower curtains, outdoor setting depending on the care label instructions.

furniture covers, etc.)

AVOID DRYER DRYING

Fiberglass items (curtains, draperies, etc.)

Woolens, unless recommended on the label.

Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items. (See pg. 2)

iiiARE AND CLEANING

Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abra-

sive substances. Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.

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 steps are done, stains

may still 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 optimum performance. The outside

exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure

proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more

information.)

EPLACE DRUM LIGHT

Instructions for replacing the bulb:

I) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the electrical power

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 tum-

bler.

4) Rotate bulb counter-clockwise to remove from socket.

5) Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt maximum cande-

labra base light bulb.

6) Turn the light bulb clockwise into socket.

7) Replace lens cover by hooking plastic tabs into tumbler front

below the light housing.

8) Reinstall the screw into the lens cover screw hole.

9) Reconnect dryer to power supply.

i:I!IIIIEVERSETHE DOOR

Instructions for reversing the dryer door:

I) Remove the hinge hole covers and screws.

2) While supporting the door, remove 2 screws in the hinges that secure the hinges to the cabinet.

3) Remove door by lifting slightly at the hinges and pulling the hinge tabs out of the hinge slots.

4) Hove the following parts to the opposite side of the door: 2 hinges and 4 hinge screws, 4 door screws,

door strike and screw, inner door cover plate and screw.

5) Attach the door to the opposite side of the cabinet using the 2 counter sunk hinge screws. (See below).

Screw the lower hinge screw in first.This will help to align the door and hinges.

6) Replace the hinge hole covers to the opposite side.

Door Catch _ Counter Sunk Screw

Door

/Strike

Door

_Screws

ii!!I! EFOREYOU CALL

•Be sure the door is latched shut.

Doesn't Run •Be sure the power cord is plugged into alive electrical outlet.

•Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.

•Press the start/pause pad again if the door is opened during the cycle.

•Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.

• Select a heat setting, not air fluff.

Doesn't Heat • On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.

•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.

Doesn't Dry Do not overload. I Wash load = I Dryer load.

Sort heavy items from lightweight items.

Large, bulky items like blankets or comforters 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 gas valve or heating element cycle on and off during the drying

cycle.

Is Noisy • Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation manual.

• Be sure the rubber 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.

• Seams, pockets and other similar heavy areas may not be completely dry when the rest of the

load has reached the selected dryness level. This is normal. Select the "Very Dry" setting if

desired.

Dries Unevenly •If one heavy item is dried with a lightweight load, such as one towel with sheets, it is possible that

the heavy item will not be completely dry when the rest of the load has reached the selected dry-

ness level. Sort heavy items from lightweight items for best drying results.

• Household odors such as from painting, varnishing, strong cleaners, etc. may enter the dryer with

the surrounding room air. This is normal as the dryer draws the air from the room, heats it, pulls

Has an Odor it through the tumbler and exhausts it to the outside. When these odors are present in the air,

ventilate the room completely before using the dryer.

"PF" Appears in • The dryer has experienced a power failure. Press "OFF," then restart the cycle.

the Display

For further assistance, call Maytag Customer Assistance toll-free at 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002

Canada. U.S. customers usingTTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

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