Troubleshooting - Maytag MED7100DC Use & Care Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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If you experience
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run Door not closed completely.
START/PAUSE not touched firmly or
held long enough.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Wrong type of fuse.
Dryer will not heat Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
Incorrect power supply.
Supply line valve not open.
Unusual Noise
Humming or whining Water pump or water inlet valve
noise with Steam cycle (depending on model) on dryer
selected (on some is running.
models)
Thumping noise Dryer hasn't been used in a while.
Rattling or vibrating A small object caught between the
noise edges of dryer drum.
Dryer isn't properly leveled.
Clothing is balled up in dryer.
Clicking noise Gas valve operating.
Loud humming or Load is packed tightly or exhaust
increased noise during vent is blocked.
cycle
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying Energy Saver option is on.
satisfactorily or drying
times are too long
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
The exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint, restricting
air movement.
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Possible Causes
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE 2–5 seconds.
There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. 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.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
Use a time-delay fuse.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric dryers use 2
household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with a qualified
electrician.
For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line is open.
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.
This is due to temporary flat spots on the drum rollers. The thumping sound
will diminish after a few minutes.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects. Clean out
pockets before laundering.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the Installation
Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate.
Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens and closes.
This is normal.
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.
For optimal drying times, turn off Energy Saver. For optimal energy, turn on
Energy Saver.
Clean lint screen before each load.
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.
Solution
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