MODEL MD7500 T H E N E W M AY TA G N E P T U N E ® D R Y E R U SER G T U ABLE OF I D E C ONTENTS Safety Instructions ................................................. 1-2 Dryer Exhaust Tips ................................................... 3 Operating Tips............................................................ 4 Control Panel...............................................................5 Controls at a Glance .......................................... 6-14 Special Laundry Tips .............
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.
I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONT. WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal 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.
D RYER EXHAUST TIPS WARNING: Plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard. DO DON’T Read the installation instructions and the user’s guide. Let a poor exhaust system cause slow drying. DON’T DO Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. Let your dryer exhaust the air easily. DO DON’T Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, including at the dryer. Never use lint-trapping screws. Use plastic, thin foil, or non-metal flexible duct.
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C ONTROL PANEL Touchscreen - An interactive display that responds with the touch of a finger. Note: Exposure of the touchscreen to direct sunlight is not recommended. Home - Takes you immediately to the first screen. Off - Stops the dryer and turns off the display. Home sensor dry time dry air fluff more cycles favorite cycles (no heat) Favorites - Quick access to your named cycles. Back - Takes you to the previous screen.
C ONTROLS AT A SETTING YOUR GLANCE DRYER CONTROLS If there are no words on the touchscreen, open the door, touch any pad (except off), or touch the screen to “wake” the controls. SENSOR DRY Sensor dry is the fastest and most energy efficient drying method.
C ONTROLS AT A GLANCE CONT. TIME DRY Press START or change your selection below. Home sensor dry time 45 min time dry air fluff more cycles favorite cycles Press START or change your selection below. options cycle chime loud remind chime ON Time time 45 min options 45 chime loud cycle remind chime ON minutes (no heat) regular temperature regular temperature continue Step 1 Step 2 Select “Time Dry” from the Home screen. The control defaults to 45 minutes.
FAVORITES AT A GLANCE Favorites allows you to create, name and save up to 24 commonly used drying cycles. “Blue jeans” and “towels” favorite cycles have been programmed for you. To change these cycles for your preferences, see Edit a Favorite on page 9.
C ONTROLS AT A EDIT A GLANCE CONT. FAVORITE This function allows you to change part of a favorite cycle you already have named. You can change the current name of a favorite, change certain settings of a current favorite cycle or move a favorite to the first page.
CHANGING SETTINGS OF A CURRENT FAVORITE Favorites Home sensor dry time dry air fluff more cycles favorite cycles blue jeans towels create a favorite edit a favorite (no heat) 1 of 4 Step 1 Step 2 Either touch the Favorites pad on the control panel or the “Favorite Cycles” area on the Home screen. Touch “Edit A Favorite”. Press CONTINUE to name favorite or change selections below.
C ONTROLS AT A GLANCE CONT. USING HELP The Help feature offers a variety of detailed information including before you call, laundry hints, dryer operating tips, lock out feature and select preferences. BEFORE YOU CALL Help Screen before you call laundry hints operating tips lock out feature select preferences Step 1 Step 2 Touch the Help touchpad. Select “Before You Call”.
LAUNDERING HINTS Help Screen before you call laundry hints operating tips lock out feature select preferences Step 1 Step 2 Touch the Help touchpad. Select “Laundry Hints”. Laundry Hints dryer add. dryer sorting lint filter line dry items to avoid dry rack dry special washer hint fabric softener sheets Dryel Fabric Softener Sheets Fabric Softener Sheets Dryer Additives • Fabric softener sheets reduce static cling and soften clothes as the dryer heats.
C ONTROLS AT A GLANCE CONT. OPERATING TIPS Help Screen Operating Tips before you call control settings laundry hints operating tips lock out feature lock out feature select preferences dryer care Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Touch the Help touchpad. Select “Operating Tips”. “Operating Tips” provides information on maximizing the touchscreen controls and use of your dryer. Touch the headings to see specific information for each topic.
SELECT PREFERENCES Help Screen Select Preferences before you call medium touch change language screen volume to English laundry hints operating tips auto start on off changer pour le Français lock out feature select preferences change monitor contrast cambiar al Español Step 1 Step 2 Touch the Help touchpad. Select “Select Preferences”.
S PECIAL 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 • Follow the care label instructions or dry using the Sensor Dry 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.
C ARE AND CLEANING Control Panel – clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Do not spray cleaner directly on the panel. Tumbler – remove any stains such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye (from new items such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance. Once these steps are done, stains may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads.
B EFORE CHECK YOU CALL THESE POINTS IF YOUR MAYTAG NEPTUNE® DRYER... Doesn’t Run • • • • 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/Pause button again if the door is opened during the cycle. Doesn’t Heat • • • • • 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.
D RYING ACCESSORIES A drying rack is available for items that you don’t want to tumble dry; such as sneakers, washable sweaters, stuffed toys or pillows, etc. See your Maytag dealer for details, or call 1-800-688-8408 to order. e Factory P uin ar en ts G Part No.
C LOTHES 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.
