Maytag SDE405DAYW User manual

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Maytag dryer! Your satisfaction is very
important to us.
Read this manual for best results. It contains
instructions to acquaint you with proper operating
instructions and maintenance.
Save time and money. If something should go
wrong, we suggest consulting the "Before You Call'"
section. It is designed to help you solve basic prob-
lems before consulting a service technician.
If you have questions, write us (include your model
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Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR _Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
nnpaired, or speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............. 1:2
Controls at a Glance .............. 3-4
Operating Tips .................... 5
Care and Cleaning ................. 5
Dryer Exhaust Tips ................ 6
Before You Call ................... 7
Warranty ......................... 8
Guide de L' Utilisateur ............. 10
Guia Del Usuario ................. 19
A/09/02 Part No. 2200409 MCS Part No. 37001023 ytag Appliances Sales Co.

Important Safety Instructions
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1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 11.
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion:
a. 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,
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some liquid household cleaners, some spot
removers, turpentine, waxes and wax removers.
b. 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 sponta-
neous combustion.
Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance
is used near children.
Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-
carded, remove the door to the drying compart-
ment.
5. Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is mov-
ing.
6. Do not install or store this appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather.
7. Do not tamper with controls.
8. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or
attempt any servicing unless specifically recom-
mended in published user-repair instructions that
you understand and have the skills to carry out.
9. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless recommended for dryer use by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening and sur-
rounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust
and dirt.
The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should
be cleaned periodically by qualified service person-
nel.
13. 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 instruc-
tions for grounding this appliance.
14. Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.

Do not placeintoyour dryeritems thathave been
spottedor soaked with vegetableoilor cooking
oil. Even afterbeing washed, these items may
contain significant amounts of these oils. The
remaining oil can ignite spontaneously. The
potential for spontaneous ignition increases
when the items containing vegetable oil or
cooking oil are exposed to heat. Heat sources,
such as your clothes drye< can warm these
items, allowing an oxidation reaction in the oil
to occur. Oxidation creates heat. If this heat
cannot escape, the items can become hot
enough to catch fire. Piling, stacking or storing
these kinds of items may prevent heat from
escaping and can create a fire hazard.
All washed and unwashed fabrics that contain
vegetableoilor cookingoilcan be dangerous.
Washing theseitemsin hot water withextra
detergent>Jillreduce,but >Jillnot eliminate,
thehazard.Always use the"cooldown" cycle
fortheseitemsto reducethe items'tempera-
ture.Never remove these items from the
clothesdryerhot or interruptthedryingcycle
untilthe items have run through the "cool
down" cycle.Never pileor stacktheseitems
when theyarehot.
important Safety
Notic÷ & Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive 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 resultin low-levelexposure to some
of the listedsubstances,includingbenzene, formalde-
hyde, and soot,due primarilyto the incomplete com-
bustion of naturalgas or liquidpetroleum(LP)fuels.
Exhaust ducts should be kept freeof obstructionsand
properly exhausted dryers >Jillminimize exposure.
What you need to know
about safety instructions
Warning and hnportant Safety Instructions appear-
ing in this manual are not meant to cover all possi-
ble conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised
when installing, maintaining or operating appli-
ance.
Recognize safety symbols,
words, labels
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or condi-
tions you do not understand.
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury.
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Select Temperature
To select the correct temperature, turn the temperature
control to one of three choices; Regular, Delicate or Air
Fluff.
TEMPERATURE
DELICATE
REGULAR AIR FLUFF
LOAD TYPE
For sturdy cottons or those labeled "Tumble Dry."
Delicate For heat sensitive items labeled "Tumbb Dry Low" or "Tumbb Dry Warm."
Air Fluff Tumbles without heat. Used for sensitive loads or items needing freshening.
Select Cycle
To select a cycle, rotate the control dial to the desired
setting. When using an Auto Dry cycle, the control dial
should point between "More Dry" and "Less Dry" for
most loads.
Loads of larger or bulkier size may require the "More
Dry" setting to completely dry the load. The "Less
Dry" setting is best suited for lightweight fabrics or for
leaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of the
cycle.
Auto Dry Easy Care/Permanent Press
The Auto Dry Easy Care/Permanent Press cycle is
designed to dry wrinkle free cottons, synthetic fabrics,
double knits and permanent press fabrics automatical-
ly. It minimizes wrinkling by providing an unheated
cool-down period at the end of the cycle.
Auto Dry Regular
The Auto Dry Regular cycle is designed to dry loads
such as towels, underwear, t-shirts, jeans, etc.
Au_ Dry
EASY CARE/
PERMANENT PRESS cool down
less dry
/ /
more dry
OFF
OFF
mere dry
Auto Dry
REGULAR
less dry
OFF
TIME DRY /
3 AIR FLUFF

Step _Cont.
Select Cycle
Time Dry/Air Fluff
This cycle can be used to regulate the drying time. Use
with Air Fluff, Delicate or Regular temperature set-
tings. For timed drying, turn the control dial until the
pointer points to the proper time setting in the Time
Dry/Air Fluff cycle.
Step
Press Start
Push this button to start the dryer. The
dryer door must be shut for the dryer to
operate. If the door is opened during the
cycle, the Start button must be pushed
again to resume the cycle once the door
is closed.
START
End of Cycle Signal
Shortly before the cycle is complete, an audible signal
will sound.

Operating Tips
Clean the Lint Filter
•After each load.
•To shorten drying time.
• To operate more energy efficiently.
Load the Dryer Properly
Place only one washload in the dryer at a time.
Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight clothes will
dry differently. Lightweight clothes will dry, while
heavy clothes may be damp.
Add one or more similar items to the dryer when
only one or two articles need drying. This improves
the tumbling action and drying efficiency.
Overloading restricts tumbling action, resulting in
uneven drying as well as excessive wrinkling of
some fabrics.
•When drying large, bulky items such as a blanket or
comforter, it may be necessary to reposition the load
during the cycle to ensure even drying.
Care & Cleaning
Control Panel
Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive sub-
stances.
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. Use an appli-
ance wax once a year if desired.
Dryer Exhaust System
Inspect and clean once a year to maintain optimum per-
formance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned
more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to
the Installation Instructions for more information.)
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Dryer Exhaust Tips
Do
Read the installation instructions
and the user's guide.
Do
Let your
dryer
exhaust the
air easily.
l
Don't
Let a poor exhaust system cause
slow drying.
Don't .........._.j
Restrict your dryer with
a poor exhaust system.
Do
Use 4 inch diameter
rigid metal duct. Tape all joints,
including at the dryer. Never use
lint-trapping screws.
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DO
Keep duct runs
as straight as I [l
possible. I
Don't
Use plastic,
thin foil, or
non-metal
flexible duct.
Don't
Use longer
than necessary
duct runs with
many elbows.
Do
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.
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Before You Call
Check the following if your clothes dryer...
• Push the Start button again if the door was opened during the cycle.
Doesn't Dry Properly
Check all of the above, p!us 2. :
• Check the exhaust hood outside the house, does it open and close free!y?
' check exhaust System for lint build-up Ducting should be ins ected and cleaned almually
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Use r!g!d 4 meta! exhaust duct,
• Do not overload. 1 wash load = 1 dryer load.
, Sort heavy items from lightweight items
• Large, bulky items !ike blm_kets or comforters may require repositioning t° ensure eve n drying.
,Check the washer to be sure it is draimng properly to extract water from the !oad;
,C!othes !oad is too sma!! to tumb!e proper!y. Add a few towe!s
• This is normal operation for an Auto Dry cycle, especially at the beginning 0f cycle. Once the load begins to dry,
the control kmob will Start to advance. The rate of advancement wi!t be slow at the begirming Of the cycle because
there is more moisture in the load. As the load becomes more dry, the control knob wilt advance more quickly.
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Maytag Clothes Dryer Warranty
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
To locate an authorized service company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased;
or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty serv-
ice, please call or write:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR _ Center
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
U.S. 1-800-688-9900 Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S. Customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
When contacting Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance about a service problem, please include the
following:
(a) Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the front panel of the door opening) of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and the date the appliance was purchased;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.
(e) Proof of purchase.
What is not covered by these warranties:
1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the
following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment
not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized
servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.
2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have
been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. Light bulbs.
4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
5. The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on proper use of the product.
c. Transport the appliance to the servicer.
6. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any
person as a result of any breach of these warranties.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of con-
sequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply.
User's Guides, se_Mcemanuals and parts catalogs are available fl'om Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.
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