FRONT-LOADING ELECTRIC DRYER Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-688-9900 In Canada, call : 1-800-688-2002 or visit our website at... www.maytag.com or www.maytag.ca SECADORA ELÉCTRICA DE CARGA FRONTAL Manual de Uso y Cuidado Si tiene preguntas respecto a las características, funcionamiento/rendimiento, partes, accesorios o servicio técnico, llame al: 1-800-688-9900 o visite nuestro sitio web en...www.maytag.com SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE À CHARGEMENT FRONTAL Guide d'utilisation et d'entretien Au Canada, composez le 1-800-688-2002 ou visitez notre site web à...www.maytag.ca Table of Contents/Índice/Table des matières.................................................................. 2 W10099070 TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Tools and Parts ............................................................................4 Options .........................................................................................4 Location Requirements ................................................................5 Electrical Requirements - U.S.A. Only .........................................7 Electrical Requirements - Canada Only.......................................8 Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only.............................................9 Venting Requirements................................................................14 Plan Vent System .......................................................................15 Install Vent System.....................................................................16 Install Leveling Legs ...................................................................16 Level Dryer .................................................................................17 Connect Vent..............................................................................17 Reverse Door Swing ..................................................................17 Complete Installation .................................................................18 DRYER USE ..................................................................................19 Starting Your Dryer.....................................................................19 Stopping Your Dryer ..................................................................20 Pausing or Restarting.................................................................20 Control Locked...........................................................................20 Drying and Cycle Tips ................................................................20 Status Lights ..............................................................................21 Cycles.........................................................................................21 Additional Features ....................................................................22 Drying Rack ................................................................................23 DRYER CARE ..............................................................................24 Cleaning the Dryer Location ......................................................24 Cleaning the Lint Screen............................................................24 Cleaning the Dryer Interior .........................................................24 Removing Accumulated Lint......................................................24 Vacation and Moving Care.........................................................24 Changing the Drum Light...........................................................25 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................25 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................27 WARRANTY ..................................................................................28 USO DE LA SECADORA ..............................................................45 Puesta en marcha de la secadora .............................................45 Detención de la marcha de la secadora ....................................46 Pausa o reanudación de la marcha ...........................................46 Control bloqueado .....................................................................46 Sugerencias de ciclos y secado ................................................46 Luces de estado.........................................................................47 Ciclos..........................................................................................47 Características adicionales ........................................................48 Estante de secado......................................................................49 CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA.....................................................50 Limpieza del lugar donde está la secadora ...............................50 Limpieza del filtro de pelusa ......................................................50 Limpieza del interior de la secadora ..........................................51 Eliminación de pelusa acumulada .............................................51 Cuidado para las vacaciones y la mudanza ..............................51 Cambio de la luz del tambor ......................................................51 SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................52 AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................54 GARANTÍA.....................................................................................55 TABLE DES MATIÈRES SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ....................................................56 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.............................................57 Outillage et pièces nécessaires .................................................57 Options .......................................................................................57 Exigences d'emplacement.........................................................57 Spécifications électriques ..........................................................59 Exigences concernant l'évacuation ...........................................60 Planification du système d'évacuation ......................................61 Installation du système d'évacuation.........................................63 Installation des pieds de nivellement .........................................63 Mise à niveau de la sécheuse ....................................................63 Raccordement du conduit d'évacuation ...................................63 Inversion de l'ouverture de la porte ...........................................63 Achever l'installation ..................................................................65 UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE................................................66 Mise en marche de la sécheuse ................................................66 Arrêt de la sécheuse...................................................................67 Pause ou remise en marche.......................................................67 Verrouillage des commandes.....................................................67 Conseils pour le séchage et les programmes ...........................67 Témoins lumineux ......................................................................68 Programmes...............................................................................68 Caractéristiques supplémentaires .............................................69 Grille de séchage........................................................................70 ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................71 Nettoyage de l'emplacement de la sécheuse ...........................71 Nettoyage du filtre à charpie......................................................71 Nettoyage de l'intérieur de la sécheuse.....................................71 Retrait de la charpie accumulée ................................................72 Précautions à prendre pour les vacances et avant un déménagement ..........................................................................72 Changement de l'ampoule d'éclairage du tambour ..................72 DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................72 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................74 GARANTIE.....................................................................................75 ÍNDICE SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ................................................29 INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................30 Herramientas y piezas................................................................30 Opciones ....................................................................................30 Requisitos de ubicación ............................................................30 Requisitos eléctricos - Sólo en EE. UU. ....................................32 Conexión eléctrica - Sólo en EE. UU.........................................34 Requisitos de ventilación ...........................................................39 Planificación del sistema de ventilación ....................................40 Instalación del sistema de ventilación .......................................41 Instalación de las patas niveladoras..........................................41 Nivelación de la secadora..........................................................42 Conexión del ducto de escape..................................................42 Cómo invertir el cierre de la puerta............................................42 Complete la instalación - EE. UU...............................................44 2 DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: DANGER WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: s s Read all instructions before using the dryer. Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire. Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children. Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the drying compartment. Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving. Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather. Do not tamper with controls. s s s s s s s s s s s s Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Clean lint screen before or after each load. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. See installation instructions for grounding requirements. s SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. s s s Options Pedestal Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing a pedestal separately for this dryer. You may select a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. This pedestal will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 53.5" ...