Maytag Neptune TM Dryer MD-6
DRYER
USER'S
GUID
Welcome ................... Inside Cover
Safety Instructions ................... 1-2
Dryer Exhaust Tips ...................... 3
Operating "13ps............................. 4
Controls At A Glance ............... 5-6
Special Laundry 13ps................... 7
Care and Cleaning ....................... 8
Replacing Drum Light ................. 8
Reversing the Door ...................... 8
Before You Call ............................ 9
Dryer Accessories ...................... 10
Warranty ....................... Back Page
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Model: MD4000
Welcome ..........................
Welcome and congratulations on
your purchase 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 identifica-
tion of your dryer. This is located on a data plate in the
lower center of the door opening.
Model Number
Serial Number
2) IMPORTANT." Keep this guide and the sales receipt
in a safe place for future reference. Proof of origi-
nal purchase date is needed for warranty service.
If you have questions, write us (include your model
number and phone number) or call:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR TM Center
EO. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
1-888-462-9824 USA & CANADA
1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf, hearing
impaired or speech impaired)
(Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.maytag.com
For service and warranty information, see back page.
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.
Important Safety
Notice & 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 cus-
tomers of potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burn-
ing of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of
the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde
and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of
natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Exhaust
ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly
exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.
W,a.RNING _ For your safety, the
information in this manual must be fol-
lowed to minimize the risk of fire or explo-
sion or to prevent property damage, per-
sonal 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 suppli-
er, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
Llame al telefono 1-800-688-9900 si desea
instrucciones en Espafiol de este folleto.
Important Safety Instructions ....................................
_k WARNING _ To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using
your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and sur-
2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: rounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and
dirt.
a. Do not dry items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with 12.
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable
or explosive substances as they give off vapors 13.
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 14.
fumes have been removed. There are many high-
ly flammable items used in homes, such as: ace-
tone, denatured alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, 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.
3. Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when the
appliance is used near children.
4. Before the appliance is removed from service or dis-
carded, remove the door to the drying compartment.
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.
10. Clean the lint screen before or after each load.
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 instruc-
tions for grounding this appliance.
Do not sit on top of the clothes dryer.
_IL W._NING -- DO not place into your
dryer items that have been spotted or
soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil.
Even after being 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 veg-
etable oil or cooking oil are exposed to
heat Heat sources, such as your clothes
dryer, 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 he_ from
escaping and can create a fire hazard.
All washed and unwashed fabrics that con-
tain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dan-
gerous. Washing these items in hot water
with extra detergent wiil reduce, but will
not eliminate, the hazard. Always use the
Cool down 'cycle for these items tO
reduce the items temperature. Never
remove these items from the clothes dryer
hot Or interrupt the drying cycle until the
items have run through the "cool down"
cycle. Never pile or stack these items when
they are hot.
Save These Instructions
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_ Dryer Exhaust "tips ..............................................
WARNING m Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. I
Do Don_
Read the installation instructions
and the user's guide.
Do
Let your
dryer exhaust
the air easily.
Let a poor exhaust system cause
slow drying,
Don't
Restrict your dryer with a
poor exhaust system.
G
Do
Use 4 inch diameter
rigid metal duct. Tape all joints.
Never use lint-trapping screws.
Don't
Use plastic, thin
foil, or non-
metal flexible
duct.
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Keep duct runs
as straight as
• possible.
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Don't
Use longer than
necessary duct
runs with many
elbows•
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Clean all old du_
before installing y0Ur new
Don't 0
Allow crushed
or clogged
ducts and vent.
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Operating
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.
Load the Dryer Properly...
• 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.
Add A Fabric Softener Sheet...
(If Desired)
• 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 to prevent greasy-looking softener stains.
Check the Moisture Monitor...
Indicator lights in the moisture monitor will display
when an lntelliDry cycle is in operation. The top light
will blink on and off. As loads dry, there will be longer
pauses between each blink. No lights will display during
Time Dry.
The bottom light in the monitor will remain on until the
cool down portion of the cycle starts. During cool down
the dryer continues to tumble the load in unheated air to
help minimize wrinkling.
NOTE-The top mOnitor !ight may nOi blink when
small loads of heavy_ bu_ itemS are dried, SUch as
large rugsTor sweatersl
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Controls At A Glance .........................................
Features may vary according to model.
Step 0 Select Cycle
lnteUiDry WRINKLE FREE FABRICS with Press Care automatically Senses the moisture
in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached. It minimizes wrinkles in
synthetic fabrics such as acrylic, nylon, polyester or blends by providing extended C0ol down
tumbling of the load in unheated air at the end of the cycle. Simply set the COntrol to the desired
dryness level (more dry ' less dry). The triangle symbol, &, between more dry and less dry is
the initial preferred setting for the majority of loads: :
OPTIONS
REGULAR
MEDIUM
AIR FLUFF
TEMPERATURE
MOISTURE MONITOR START
MORE _ 'f_
LESS[ i!
O ULTRA
/rite/
WRINKL
FABI
with Pr_
ON
ULTRA CAREoFFi!m
......
PRESS CARE
OFF _
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Step 0 Select Temperature
DELICATE 2for he_t sensitiVe items labeled
"Tumbie Dry Low, Or "Tumbie Dry Warm"i
AIR FLUFF ] tumbles without heat. Used for
sensiti_ ioadsOritems needing freshening.
Step 0 Select Options
ULTRA CARE ;ON - overrides the infinite temperat
: contrO!, Proyiding the !0W_Stbe_ed _ temperature poI
, sibie. (ULTRA CARE temperature is 10werthan DELiCATi
ULT_ CARE OFF_ allows fo; :fUiit_m_er_i_ gange
Regular through Delicate_
*The ULTRA CARE light wii! illuminate whefi _e ULTRA CARE 0
6Pti0n _Sse!ected, : i
PRESS cARE ON -pr0_ides approximaieiy 20 minutes i
tumbling in unheated air after the Wrinkle Free Fabri_
cycle to prevent wrinkling.
PRESS CARE OFF- cancels the additional tumbling i
unheated air.
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Note: The dial can be turned in either direction to select a cycle. Once started, the dial
will not advance at a specific rate during the InteUiDry cycles. At first the dial may not
advance at all. Toward the end of the cycle (when the load begins to dry) the dial will
advance at a more regular rate and much more quickly. This is normal operation.
IntelliDry I_GUL_ au[omatica!!y,_VS the mOisture in T_-DRY!A!R !%t_F: may:be
the load: _d siiuts: bff :when _e selected Bess level is: selected for "i_ _:._lpad 'if ! the. :_
reached. This Cycle is designed for loads such as towels, :ih;ielliDry_S:efis°r "¢system_"is 'n_i"
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underwear, t-shirts, jeans, etc. Set the control to the desired • eslred. ' Set the contro! to the
dryness level (more dry - less dry). The triangle symbol, &, •** desired number Of minuteS_ .....
between more dry and less dry is the initial preferred setting .o
for the majority: of loads /•
0
IntelliDry
REGULAR
OFF MORE DRY
PRESS CARE
:E
OFF
COOL DOWN
LESS DRY
MORE DRY
OFF •
l:
LESS DRY
Step 0 End of Cycle Signal
Step 0 Press Start
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Special 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.
Bedspreads
& Comforters
Blankets
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Curtains
& Draperies
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Cloth Diapers
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Down-filled Items
(jackets, sleeping bags,
comforters, etc.)
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Foam Rubber
(rug backs, stuffed toys,
certain shoulder pads, etc.)
Pillows
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Plastics
(shower curtains, outdoor
furniture covers, etc.)
• Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Regular cycle.
• Block into shape and be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.
• Dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.
• Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing.
• Use the Wrinkle Free Fabrics cycle to help minimize wrinkling.
• Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible.
• Use the Regular cycle to make diapers come out soft and fluffy.
• Use the Regular cycle and a delicate temperature setting.
• Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down com-
forters, etc. Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and absorbs mois-
ture.
• DO NOT dry on a heat setting. Use the Time Dry/Air Fluff (no-heat) cycle.
• _ WARNING - Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a fire
hazard.
• DO NOT dryer-dry kapok or foam pillows.
• Use the Regular cycle.
• Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the
tumbling action and to fluff the item.
• Use the Time Dry/Air Fluff cycle on a Delicate or Air Fluff temperature depend-
ing on the care label instructions.
° o° ° ° ° • ° °. ° °. • ° °° • °° • ° ° °° °
Avoid Dryer Drying...
• Fiberglass Items (curtains, draperies, etc.)
• Woolens, unless recommended on the label.
• Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items. (See pg.2)
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Care and Cleaning .... ...........................................
Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive substances.
Tumbler - remove any stains (such as crayon,
ink pen or fabric dye) with an all purpose
cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to
remove any excess stain or cleaning substance.
Cabinet - wipe off any marks with soap and water.
Dryer Exhaust System - should be inspected and
cleaned once a year to maintain optimum perfor-
mance. The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned
more frequently to ensure proper operation. (Refer to
the Installation Instructions for more information.)
Replacing Drum Light .........................................
Instructions for replacing the bulb:
1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the electri-
cal power supply.
2) Open the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the screw attaching the lens to the tum-
bler front.
3) Remove lens cover by pulling cover toward cen-
ter of tumbler.
4) Rotate bulb counter-clockwise to remove from
socket.
5) Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt max-
imum candelabra 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.
Reversing the Door .............................................
Directions for reversing the dryer door.
1) Remove the hinge hole covers and screws. Move the door catch cover to the opposite side.
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) Move 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.
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Door Catch
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Cover
Counter Sunk Screw _-_
Door
_Strike
_-Door
_"_Screws
Before You Call ........... ........................................
Doesn't Run
Doesn't Heat
Doesn't Dry
Is Noisy
Control Knob
Advances Slowly
• Be sure the door is latched shut.
• Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet.
• Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses,
• Press the START button again if the door is opened during the cycle.
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• Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses.
• Select a heat setting, not air-fluff.
• On a gas dryer, check that the gas supply is on.
• Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct.
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• Check all of the above, plus...
Be sure the exhaust hood at the outside of the home can open and close freely.
• Use 4" rigid metal exhaust duct.
• Do not overload. 1 Wash load = 1 Dryer load.
Sort heavy items from lightweight items.
• Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water from
the load.
Clothes load is too small to tumble properly. Add a few towels.
• Check the load for objects such as coins, loose buttons, nails, etc.
Remove promptly.
• Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation manual.
• Be sure the rubber feet are installed on the leveling legs.
• This is normal operation for an lntelliDry cycle, especially at the beginning of
the cycle. Once the load begins to dry, the control knob will start to advance. The
rate of advancement will be slow at the beginning of the cycle because there is
more moisture in the load. As the load becomes more dry, the control knob will
advance more quickly.
F_further assistance, call Maytag C_st_mer Service t_l-free at1_88-4.MAFTAG (1-888-462_9824).
TTY for deaf,, hearing impaired or speech impaired, Call 1'800:688,2080.
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A drying rack is available for items that you don't
want to tumble dry; for example, sneakers, washable
sweaters, stuffed toys or pillows, etc. See your
Maytag dealer for details.
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Clothes Dryer Warranty ......................................
Full One Year Warranty
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or
replaced free of charge.
Limited Warranty
After the first year from date of original retail purchase, through the time periods listed below, the parts designated below
which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itselL with the owner paying all other
costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.
Second Year - All parts.
Third Through Fifth Year - Dryer tumbler.
Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust-Through
Should an exterior cabinet, incIuding the door, rust through during the one year period starting from the date of retail pur-
chase, repair or replacement will be made free of charge. After the first and through the tenth year, repair or replacement
will be made free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and trans-
portation.
Please Note: This fall warranty and the limited warranties apply when the dryer is located in the United States or Canada.
Dryers located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranties only, including parts which fail during the first two years.
Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those dryers installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association
unless the dryers are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.
The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
To Receive 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 at the number listed below. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service,
please call or write:
Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR sMCenter
P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
U,S, or Canada (toll-free) 1-888-462-9824
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 lower center 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 autho-
rized 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 bulb
User's Guides, service manuals and parts catalogs are available from
Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance.
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 consequen-
tial or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.
MAYTAG • One Dependability Square ° Newton, Iowa 50208
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