MED4100DW0 Use &care guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help -

In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call.

Dryer wiil not run Door not closed completely. Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.

START/PAUSE not touched firmly or Touch and hold START/PAUSE 2-5 seconds.

held long enough.

Household fuse is blown or circuit There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer.

breaker has tripped. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit

breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit

breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.

Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240ovoit power supply. Check with a

qualified electrician.

Wrong type of fuse. Use a t[meodeiay fuse.

Dryer wiil not heat Household fuse is blown or circuit The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat, Electric

breaker has tripped, dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the

fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, cail

an electrician.

Incorrect power supply. Electric dryers require 240ovoit power supply. Check with a

qualified electrician.

Supply line valve not open.

For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line

is open.

Humming or whining noise

with Steam cycle selected

(on some models)

Water pump or water inlet valve

(depending on model) on dryer

is running.

Clicking noise

Loud humming or

increased noise during

cycle

The water pump or water inlet valve on the dryer is used during the

Steam function. If the dryer has just been installed or unused for an

extended period, the pump or valve may be louder and run longer.

This is normal.

NOTE: The valve may make this noise even with no water line connected.

Thumping noise Dryer hasn't been used in a while. This is due to temporary fiat spots on the drum rollers.

The thumping sound will diminish after a few minutes.

Rattling or vibrating A small object caught between the Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean

noise edges of dryer drum. out pockets before laundering.

Dryer isn't properly leveled. The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation

Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the

floor.

Clothing is bailed up in dryer. When bailed up, the load w[[[ bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate.

Separate the load items and restart the dryer.

Gas valve operating. On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and

closes. This is normal.

Load is packed tightly or exhaust vent

is blocked.

Clothes are not drying

Reduce load size to recommended load size in "Cycle Guide:'

Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold your hand under the

outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel air

movement or air movement is minimal, clean exhaust system of lint

or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal vent.

See the Installation Instructions.

Energy Saver option is on. For optimal drying times, turn off Energy Saver. For optimal energy,

turn on Energy Saver.

times are too long

Clean lint screen before each load.

Lint screen is clogged with lint.

The exhaust vent or outside exhaust

hood is clogged with lint, restricting

air movement.