MD6400 ® Use & Care Guide Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Special Laundry Tips . . . . . . . . . 7 Dryer Exhaust Tips . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Controls . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Select Temperature Select Signal Select Cycle Pull the Control Dial out to Start Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Service Information . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase. Model Number _______________________________ Serial Number ________________________________ Date of Purchase ______________________________ Read this guide for best results. It contains instructions to acquaint you with proper operating instructions and maintenance. Save time and money.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your dryer, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. As with any equipment using electricity and having moving parts, there are potential hazards. To use this appliance safely, the operator should become familiar with the instructions for operation of the appliance and always exercise care when using it. 2.
Using the Controls STEP 1 Select Temperature To select the correct temperature, turn the temperature control to one of four choices; Regular, Medium, Delicate or Air Fluff. DRYER TEMPS LOAD TYPE Regular For sturdy cottons or labels marked “Tumble Dry”. Medium For permanent press, synthetics, lightweight cottons or items labeled “Tumble Dry Medium”. Delicate For heat sensitive items labeled “Tumble Dry Low” or “Tumble Dry Warm”. Air Fluff Tumbles without heat.
STEP 3 Select Cycle To select a cycle, push in and rotate the control dial to the desired setting. When using an Auto Dry cycle, the control dial should be set on Normal Dry for most loads. Loads of larger or bulkier size may require the More Dry setting to completely dry the load. The Less Dry setting is best suited for lightweight fabrics or for leaving some moisture in the clothing at the end of the cycle.
Operating Tips Clean the Lint Filter Load the Dryer Properly • Before or after each load. • Place only one washload in the dryer at a time. • To shorten drying time. • Mixed loads of heavy and lightweight clothes will dry differently. Lightweight clothes will dry, while heavy clothes may be damp. • To operate more energy efficiently. • Add one or more similar items to the dryer when only one or two articles need drying. This improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency.
Drying Rack Tips SUGGESTED ITEMS SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Washable sweaters (block to shape and lay flat on rack) Heat Stuffed toys or pillows (cotton or polyester fiber filled) Heat Stuffed toys* (foam or rubber filled) Air Fluff Foam rubber pillows* Air Fluff Sneakers Air Fluff or Heat Note: If not included with your dryer, contact your Maytag dealer for the accessory kit MAL1000AXX or call 1-877-232-6771 USA and 1-800-688-8404 Canada.
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 and Comforters • Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Whites/Colours cycle. • Be sure the item is thoroughly dry before using or storing. • May require repositioning to ensure even drying. Blankets • Dry only one blanket at a time for best tumbling action.
Dryer Exhaust Tips WARNING Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. Do Don’t Read the installation instructions and the use and care guide. Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying. Do Don’t Let your dryer exhaust the air easily. Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. Do Use 100mm (4 inch) diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws. Don’t Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.
Troubleshooting Doesn’t Run • • • • Be sure the door is shut. Is the electrical cord plugged in? Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped? Restart the dryer if the door was opened during the cycle. Doesn’t Heat • • • • Has a fuse blown or the circuit breaker tripped? Select a heat setting, not Air Fluff. Clean the lint filter and exhaust duct. Dryer timer may have moved into the cool-down portion of the cycle. Doesn’t Dry Properly • • • • • • • • • Check all of the above, plus . . .
