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Model: MD9806

Welcome .......... ............... Important Safety

Welcome and congratulations on Notice & Warning ......

your purchase of a Maytag dryer!

Your complete satisfaction is very The California Safe Drinking Water and "I

important to us. For best results, we Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) require:

suggest reading this material to help Governor of California to publish a list of substa

acquaint you with proper operating known to the State of California to cause cance

and maintenance procedures, reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn

tomers of potential exposures to such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the

Should you need assistance, it is helpful to: ing of gas can result in low-level exposure to son

1) Have complete model and serial number identifica- the listed substances, including benzene, formalde]

tion of your dryer. This is located on a data plate in the and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combusti

lower center of the door opening, natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Ex

ducts should be kept free of obstructions and pro

Model Number exhausted dryers will minimize exposure.

_k WARNING m For your safety, '

Serial Number information in this manual must be :

lowed to minimize the risk of fire or exr

sion or to prevent property damage,

sonal injury or death.

2) Have proof of original date of purchase. - Do not store or use gasoline or ol

Please attach your sales receipt here. flammable vapors and liquids in

vicinity of this or any other applial

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- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL G_

• Do not try to light any appliancq

• Do not touch any electrical swi'

do not use any phone in your bt

ing.

• Clear the room, building or are;

all occupants.

For additional questions, please contact us: • Immediately call your gas supl

from a neighbor's phone. Fol

Maytag Consumer Information the gas supplier's instructions.

One Dependability Square

Newton, Iowa 50208 • If you cannot reach your gas sul

(515) 791-8911 er, call the fire department.

(Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pmCentral Time) Installation and service must be

Internet: http://www.maytag.com formed by a qualified installer, ser

agency or the gas supplier.

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality of

our appliances, it may be necessary"to make changes to

the dryerwithout revising this guide.

Summary of content (11 pages)

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Model: MD9806 Welcome .......... ............... Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of a Maytag 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, Should you need assistance, it is helpful to: 1) Have complete model and serial number identification of your dryer.
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Important Safety Instructions .................................... _k WARNING m To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 11. Keep the area around the exhaust opening and sur- 2. To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion: rounding areas free from lint accumulation, dust and dirt. a.
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| _ Dryer _ Exhaust WARNING _ps ........................................... -- 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. Do Let your Don't dryer exhaust the air easily. Restrict your dryer with a poor exhaust system. Do Useplastic, thin Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct. Tape all joints, Never use lint-trapping screws. foil, or nonmetal flexible duct.
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; : Operating Tips oeeooeoeeoeeooo_e eooel oeeeeoeo eooeooeoeoee oeooooo ooeo Clean the Lint Filter... • after each load. • to shorten drying time. • to operate more energy efficiently. NOTE: Do not operate the dryer without the lint filter in place. Load the Dryer Properly... • by placing only one wash load in the dryer at a time. • avoid very small loads or mixing heavyweight and lightweight clothes.
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Controls At A Glance ...................................... Step 0 Select Cycle IntelliDry EASY CARE/PERMANENT PRESS automatically senses the moisture the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached. It minimizes wrinkl of synthetic fabrics such as acrylic, nylon, polyester or blends by providing a cool do_ period by tumbling the load in unheated air at the end of the cycle. Simply set the co trol to the desired dryness level (more dry - less dry).
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Note: The dial can be turned in either direction to select a cycle. Once started, the dial will not advance at a specific rate during the IntelliDry cycles. At first the dial may not advance at all. Toward the end of the cycle (when the load begins to dry) the dial will advance at a more regular rate and much more quickly. This is normal operation. lntelliDry REGULAR automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached.
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i a and CI __ean.n ............... ...... ...................... Care Control Panel - clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive substances. Cabinet - wipe off any marks with soap and watex Use an appliance wax once a year if desired. Tumbler - remove any stains (such as crayon, ink pen or fabric dye) with an all purpose cleaner.
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To'¸ O_ Drying Rack Installation Instructions .... ........ The drying rack allows you to dry items that you don't want to tumble dry; for example, sneakers, washable sweaters, stuffed toys or pillows, etc. The rack remains stationary, but the drum rotates. (Make sure nothing hangs over the edges of the rack.) To Use Rack: 1. Open dryer door. 2. Position drying rack in tumbler with the two extension wires toward you. These wires will brace the rack against the front surface of the tumbler.
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Special Laundry "Inps......................................... 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. ITEM • .. LAUNDERING TIPS Bedspreads • Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Regular cycle. & Comforters • Be sure it is thoroughly dry before using or storing. • .................. • ... •• ...
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Before You Call ...... .............................. ............... Check these 3oints if four clothes dr rer... • Be sure the door is latched shut. • Be sure the power cord is plugged into a live electrical outlet. Doesn't Run • Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses. • Press the START button again if the door is opened during the cycle. • • I• • •4. • o* * ** • • • • .... • • • .... • • • • .*. • ..... • ...... • • • .... • • • • ..
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Clothes 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.