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40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 2 Introduction ...............................................3 Delivery information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Unpacking the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Laundry . . . . . . . .
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 3 Introduction Please read and follow these instructions carefully and operate the machine accordingly. This booklet provides important guidelines for safe use, installation, maintenance and some useful advice for best results when using your machine. Keep all documentation in a safe place for future reference or for any future owners Check that no damage has occurred to the machine during transit. If it has, call for service by Maytag.
0002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 4 Safety reminders Installation ● Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If damaged do not use and please call Maytag Service. ● Do not use adapters, or multiple plug connectors. ● This machine should not be installed in a bathroom or shower room. ● Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from falling or collecting behind the dryer.
40002643.qxd ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 5 industrial chemicals. WARNING Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex rubber) or similarly textured rubber like materials should not be dried in the tumble dryer. Such materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous combustion. Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies waterproof napkin covers should not be placed in the tumble dryer.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 6 Installation If the mains cord on this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord which is ONLY obtainable from the Maytag spares service. It must be installed by a competent person. If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 7 Ventilation Adequate ventilation must be provided in the room where the tumble dryer is located to prevent gases from appliances burning other fuels, including open fires, being drawn into the room during operation of the tumble dryer. ● Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels. ● Check regularly that the air flowing through the dryer is not restricted.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 8 Preparing the load Before using the tumble dryer for the first time: ● Please read this instruction book thoroughly. ● Remove all items packed inside drum. ● Wipe the inside of the drum and door with a damp cloth to remove any dust which may have settled in transit. Clothes preparation Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown by the care symbols on each item.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 9 Sort the load as follows: ● By care symbols These can be found on the collar or inside seam: Suitable for tumble drying. Tumble drying at high temperature. Tumble drying at low temperature only. Do not tumble dry. If the item does not have a care label it must be assumed that it is not suitable for tumble drying. ● By amount and thickness Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer capacity, separate clothes according to thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear).
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 10 Drying advice IMPORTANT: Do not dry articles which have been treated with a dry cleaning fluid or rubber clothes (danger of fire or explosion). During the last 15 minutes the load is always tumbled in cool air. Do not tumble dry: Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings, delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic decorations, garments with PVC or leather trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as sleeping bags, etc.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 11 Controls and indicators FILTER CARE INDICATOR COUNTDOWN DISPLAY EMPTY WATER INDICATOR ACRYLICS SYNTHETICS BUTTON START RESET BUTTON ON OFF BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTOR Control panel and indicator lights Programme Selector – Select the required programme On Off button and indicator – Press to switch on, the indicator will light Start Reset – Press to commence the selected drying programme.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 12 Door and Filter Opening the door Pull on handle to open the door. To restart the dryer, close the door and press Start Reset. WARNING! When the tumble dryer is in use the drum and door may be VERY HOT. Filter IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the dryer check that the lint filter is clean before each drying cycle. 1. Pull the filter upwards. 2. Open filter as shown. 3. Gently remove lint using a soft brush or your fingertips. 4.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 13 Water Container The water removed from the laundry during the drying cycle is collected in a container at the bottom of the dryer. When the container is full the Empty Water indicator on the control panel will light, and the container MUST be emptied. However, we recommend that the container is emptied after each drying cycle. NOTE: Very little water will collect during the first few cycles of a new machine as an internal reservoir is filled first.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 14 Condenser Important: Always switch off and remove the plug from the electricity supply before cleaning the condenser. To maintain the efficiency of the dryer regularly check that the condenser is clean. To remove the condenser 14 1. Remove the kickplate (see page 13). 2. Turn the two locking levers anti-clockwise and pull out the condenser. 3. Pull out the condenser unit. 4.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 15 Selecting the Programme The Sensor Dry machine gives many options for drying the laundry to suit all circumstances. The table below lists the programmes and the function of each programme. Programme Description 1 - Bone Dry Select the degree of dryness that you require.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 16 Operation 1. Open the door and load the drum with laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder closure of the door. 2. Gently close the door pushing it slowly until you hear the door 'click' shut. 3. Press the On Off button to switch on the dryer. The indicator will light up and the START indicator will flash. 4. Turn the Programme Selector dial to select the required drying program (see Programme Guide). 5.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 17 Cancelling and resetting the programme To cancel a programme press the Start Reset button for 5 seconds. The machine will indicate that it has been reset by the START indicator flashing. It is possible to change the programme within the first 10 minutes without using the cancel and reset function. Cleaning and Routine Maintenance Cleaning the dryer ● Clean the filter and empty the water container after every drying cycle. ● Regularly clean the condenser.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 18 Troubleshooting What might be the cause of... Defects you can remedy yourself Before calling Maytag Service for technical advice please run through the following checklist. A charge will be made if the machine is found to be working or has been installed incorrectly or used incorrectly. If the problem persists after completing the recommended checks, please call Maytag Service, they may be able to assist you over the telephone.
40002643.qxd 03/03/2005 19:42 Page 19 Maytag Service and Spares For service and repairs call:. 1300 858 575 MAYTAG (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. ABN: 88 086 686 884 MAYTAG policy is one of continuous development and for this reason we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
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