Maytag MEDB765FC 27" 7.4 cu. ft. Front Load Large Capacity Electric Dryer

CHECK YOUR VENT SYSTEM FOR GOOD AIR FLOW

Good air flow

• Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
• The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.
• Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist.

Maintain good air flow by:

• Cleaning your lint screen before each load.
• Replace plastic or foil vent material with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material.

• Use the shortest length of vent possible.
• Use no more than four 90° elbows in a vent system; each bend and curve reduces air flow.

• Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
• Remove lint from the entire length of the vent system at least every 2 years. When cleaning is complete, be sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for final product check.
• Clear away items from the front of the dryer.

Use Sensor cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

• Use the Sensor Cycles to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the dryer. During Sensor Cycles, drying air temperature and moisture level are sensed in the load. This sensing occurs throughout the drying cycle and the dryer shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Use the NORMAL dryness level to provide optimal energy savings.
• With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of time set and sometimes results in shrinkage, wrinkling, and static due to over-drying. Use Timed Dry for the occasional damp load that needs a little more drying time or when using the drying rack.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your finger tip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.

1. POWER

• Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.

2. CYCLE CONTROL KNOB

• Use your dryer’s cycle control knob to select available cycles on your dryer. Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See “Cycle Guide” for detailed descriptions of cycles.

3. START/PAUSE

• Touch and hold to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is in process to pause it.

4. TIMED DRY ADJUST

• Use “+” and “–” with Timed Cycles to increase or decrease the length of a Timed Dry or Rapid Dry cycle.

5. LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS

• When you select a cycle, its default settings will light up and the Estimated Time Remaining (for Sensor Cycles) or actual time remaining (for Timed Cycles) will be displayed.
• Touch the setting names next to the display to adjust settings. See “Cycle Guide” for available settings on each cycle. Not all settings are available with all cycles.
  • Temperature: When using Timed Cycles, you may select a dry temperature based on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting safe for the garments in the load. Follow garment label instructions.
  • NOTE: Sensor Cycles allow temperature adjustment. At most, 3 of available temperatures (not including Air Only) are allowed.
  • Dry Level: You may adjust the Dry Level on Sensor Cycles (except for the Sanitize cycle), if desired. NOTE: Dryness level is for use with Sensor Cycles only.
  • Wrinkle Prevent: If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Prevent to add either 60 or 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling.

6. OPTIONS

• Use to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are available on all models.
• Drum Light
  • Select DRUM LIGHT to turn on the light inside the dryer drum. When touched during a cycle, or when the dryer is not running, the Drum Light turns on and will remain on until DRUM LIGHT is touched again, the door is opened and closed, a cycle is started, or the door is left open for 5 minutes.
  • Touch DRUM LIGHT at any time to turn the drum light on or off.
• Damp Dry Signal
  • Touch to set the Damp Dry Signal to ON or OFF. When selected, a series of beeps will sound when the load is damp but not completely dry. This will allow you to remove clothes that do not need to dry completely. This signal can also be used as a signal to rearrange the load when drying bulky items that do not tumble well, such as comforters. This option is not available on Sanitize or the Timed cycles.
• Audio Level
  • Touch AUDIO LEVEL to change end beep and button sounds simultaneously to Low, High, or Off.

7. CYCLE STATUS LIGHTS

The indicator bar on the right side of the control will let you know what stage of the drying cycle is in process.

• Sensing: The Sensing indicator will light during Sensor Cycles to indicate that the moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This indicator will not light during Timed Cycles or options such as Wrinkle Prevent.
• Damp: This indicator shows that the load is partially dried and items that you may wish to hang up or iron while still damp may be removed.
• Cool Down: The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now tumbling the load without heat to cool it down and reduce wrinkling.
• Done: This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Prevent has been selected, the dryer may continue to tumble the load, even if the Done indicator is lit.
• Check Lint Screen: The Check Lint Screen indicator light will flash as a reminder to clean the lint screen. It will flash until the door is opened or a cycle is started. It will turn off when the dryer is turned off.

CYCLE GUIDE

SENSOR CYCLES

Senses moisture in the load and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. The dry temperature shown is the default temperature. This setting can be modified on some cycles but is not retained for future drying with this cycle. The dryness level shown is the default dryness setting. This setting can be changed on some cycles and will be retained for future drying with this cycle. Available options shown in bold are default settings for that cycle.

Use Sensor Cycles for better fabric care and energy savings

• To get the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from your dryer, use the Sensing cycles. These cycles measure the drying air temperature and moisture levels to turn the dryer off once the load reaches the selected dryness level. For electric models, dryer performance and results may vary with service voltage less than 240.

* Extended high-heat drying cycle intended to help sanitize items such as sheets and towels. This cycle is not recommended for all fabrics. For best results, this cycle should be run to completion to ensure sanitization and do not interrupt cycle.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the wet load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

• Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.
• Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
• Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

TIMED CYCLES

Settings shown and options in bold are default settings for that cycle. Not all features and cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available on each cycle.

Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles

• When you select a Timed Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Use the “+” and “–” buttons to increase or decrease the time in 1-minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in 5-minute increments.
• The maximum dry time is 150 minutes.

Selecting the Temperature

• A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.
• A Low to Medium heat setting may be used for drying mediumweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, and some knits.
• Use a no heat (air dry) setting for foam, rubber, plastic, or heatsensitive fabrics.
• Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics.

NOTE: If you have questions about drying temperatures for various loads, refer to the care label directions.

Load Size Recommendations

For best results, follow the load size recommendations noted for each cycle.

• Small load: Fill the dryer drum with 3–4 items, not more than 1/4 full.
• Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 1/2 full.
• Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to about 3/4 full. Do not overload. Items need to tumble freely.

USING YOUR DRYER

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

1. Clean the lint screen

• Clean the lint screen before each load. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
• For additional cleaning information, see “Dryer Care."

2. Load the dryer

• Open the door by pulling on the handle. Place laundry in the dryer. Add a dryer sheet to wet load, if desired. Close the door.

IMPORTANT: Do not tightly pack the dryer. Items need to tumble freely. Tightly packing can lead to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling

3. Touch POWER

• Touch POWER to turn on the dryer.

4. Select the desired cycle

• Select the desired cycle for your load. See the “Cycle Guide” for more information about each cycle. Not all cycles are on all models.

5. Adjust cycle settings, if desired

You may adjust different settings, depending on whether you have selected a Sensor Cycle or Timed Cycle. See the “Cycle Guide” for detailed information.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles. Not all cycles are on all models.

Sensor Cycles:

• You can select a different dryness level, depending on your load, by touching DRY LEVEL to scroll to More, Normal, or Less. Selecting More, Normal, or Less automatically adjusts the dryness level at which the dryer will shut off. Dry Level can be changed in the first 5-8 minutes of the cycle.
• Sensor cycles give the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.

Timed Cycles:

• When you select a Timed Cycle, the default time appears in the display. Touch “+” and “–” to increase or decrease the time in 1-minute increments. Touch and hold to change the time in 5-minute increments.
• The default temperature may be changed by touching Temperature until the desired dry temperature is lit.

6. Select any additional options

Add additional options by touching that option. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select the Wrinkle Prevent options before touching Start.

NOTE: Not all options and settings are available with all cycles.

7. Touch and hold START to begin cycle

• Touch and hold START to begin the cycle.

8. Remove garments promptly after cycle is finished

• Promptly remove garments after cycle has completed to reduce wrinkling. If you will be unable to remove the load promptly, select the Wrinkle Prevent option.

Changing the Sensor Cycle settings to increase drying time

If all your loads on all Sensor Cycles are consistently not as dry as you would like, you may change the default settings to increase or decrease the default dryness level.

Your sensor drying settings can be adjusted to adapt to different installations, environmental conditions, or personal preference. This change is retained and will affect all of your Sensor cycles, not just the current cycle/load. There are 5 drying settings, which are displayed using the time display:

0. Much wetter clothes, 30% less drying time.

1. Slightly wetter clothes, 15% less drying time.

2. Factory preset dryness level.

3. Slightly drier clothes, 15% more drying time.

4. Much drier clothes, 30% more drying time.

To change the drying settings:

NOTE: The settings cannot be changed while the dryer is running or paused. The dryer must be in standby mode (power is off) to adjust the default settings.

1. Before starting a cycle, touch and hold DRY LEVEL for 6 seconds.
2. Touch DRY LEVEL to select the dryness level shown in the time display: 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.
3. Touch START to save the new dryness level setting.

DRYER CARE

CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION

• Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.

CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR

To clean dryer drum

1. Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.
2. Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.
3. Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.

NOTE: Garments that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer interior. These stains are not harmful to your dryer and will not stain future loads of clothes. Dry unstable dye items inside out to avoid transfer of dye.

REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT

• From Inside the Dryer Cabinet: Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified appliance servicer or ventilation system cleaner.
• From the Exhaust Vent: Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.

CLEANING THE LINT SCREEN

Every load cleaning

• The lint screen is located in the top of the dryer. The control panel has an indicator light “Check Lint” to remind you to clean the lint screen after each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.

To clean:

1. Pull the lint screen out of its holder. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.

MPORTANT:

• Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
• If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. See “Venting Requirements” in the Installation Instructions.

As needed cleaning

• Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer.
• Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.

To wash:

1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.

2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.

3. Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent. Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup

4. Rinse screen with hot water.

5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Reinstall screen in dryer.

NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE

Non-Use or Storage Care

Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:

1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power
2. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.

Moving Care

For power supply cord-connected dryers:

1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Gas models only: Close shut-off valve in gas supply line.
3. . Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4. Gas models only: Cap the open fuel supply line.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use tape to secure dryer door.

For direct-wired dryers:

1. Disconnect power.
2. Disconnect wiring from dryer and secure wire ends.
3. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
4. Use tape to secure dryer door.

Reinstalling the Dryer

• Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Dryer Operation

Unusual Noise

Dryer Results

Dryer Displaying Code Message or Indicator Is Lit

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