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I Models : LD9606 • LD8706 * LD8626 • LD8616 • LD8606 • LD5916 Welcome ° ° , , ° , . . ° ° ° ° . ° ° ° ° . , . ° . . . . Important Safety Welcome and congratulations on Notice & Warning . . . . o . . . . your purchase of a Consumer Rated The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic No . l Maytag Dryer ! Your complete Enforcement Act of 1986 ( Proposition 65 ) requires the satisfaction is very important to us . Governor of California to publish a list of substances For best results , we suggest reading known to the State of California to cause cancer or this material to help acquaint you reproductive harm , and requires businesses to warn cus - with proper operating and mainte - tomers of potential exposures to such substances . nance procedures . Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burn - Should you need assistance , it is helpful to : ing of gas can result in low - level exposure to some of t ) Have complete model and serial number identifica - the listed substances , including benzene , formaldehyde tion of your dryer . This is located on a data plate in the and soot , due primarily to the incomplete combustion of lower right corner of the door opening . natural gas or liquid petroleum ( LP ) fuels . Exhaust ducts should be kept free of obstructions and properly Model Number exhausted dryers will minimize exposure . WABNING _ For your safety the Serial Number information in this manual must be fol - lowed to minimize the risk of fire or explo - sion or to prevent property damage , per - sonal injury or death . 2 ) Have proof of original date of purchase . - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the Please attach your sales receipt here . 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 build - ing . • Clear the room , building or area of all occupants . * Immediately call your gas supplier For additional questions , please contact us : from a neighbor's phone . Follow Maytag Consumer Information the gas supplier's instructions . One Dependability Square • if you cannot reach your gas suppli - Newton , Iowa 50208 er , call the fire department . ( 515 ) 791 - 8911 ( Mon . - Fri . , 8am - 5pm Central Time ) Installation and service must be per - Internet : http : / / www . maytag . com formed by a qualified installer , service 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 appearance without revising this guide . 1
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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ IL WARNING . - - To reduce the risk of fire , electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance , follow basic precautions , including the following : , 11 . Read all instructions before using the appliance . Keep the area around the exhaust opening and sur - rounding areas free from lint accumulation , dust and 2 . To avoid the possibility of fire or explosion : dirt . a . Do not dry items that have been previously 12 . The interior of the dryer and exhaust duct should be cleaned in , washed in , soaked in , or spotted with cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel , gasoline , dry - cleaning solvents , other flammable 13 . or explosive substances as they give off vapors This appliance must be properly grounded . Never that could ignite or explode . Any material on plug the appliance cord into a receptacle which is which you have used a cleaning solvent , or which not grounded adequately and in accordance with local and national codes . See installation instruc - is saturated with flammable liquids or solids , should not be placed in the dryer , until all traces tions for grounding this appliance . of these flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have been removed . There are many high - WARNING , - . - Do not place into your ly flammable items used in homes , such as : ace - tone , denatured alcohol , gasoline , kerosene , some dryer items that have been spotted or liquid household cleaners , some spot removers , soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil . turpentine , waxes and wax removers . Even after being washed , these items may contain significant amounts of these oils . b . Items containing foam rubber ( may be labeled The remaining oil can ignite spontaneously . latex foam ) or similarly textured rubber - like materials must not be dried on a heat setting . The potential for spontaneous ignition Foam rubber materials when heated , can under increases when the items containing veg - certain circumstances produce fire by sponta - etable oil or cooking oil are exposed to neous combustion . heat . Heat sources , such as your clothes dryer , can warm these items , allowing an 3 . Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance . oxidation reaction in the oil to occur . Close supervision of children is necessary when the Oxidation creates heat . If this heat cannot appliance is used near children . escape , the items can become hot enough 4 . Before the appliance is removed from service or dis - to catch fire . Piling , stacking or storing carded , remove the door to the drying compartment . these kinds of items may prevent heat from 5 . Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is mov - escaping and can create a fire hazard . ing . All washed and unwashed fabrics that con - 6 . Do not install or store this appliance where it will be tain vegetable oil or cooking oil can be dan - exposed to the weather . gerous . Washing these items in hot water 7 . Do not tamper with controls . with extra detergent will reduce , but will 8 . Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or not eliminate , the hazard . Always use the attempt any servicing unless specifically recom - " cool down " cycle for these items to mended in published user - repair instructions that reduce the items ' temperature , Never you understand and have the skills to carry out . remove these items from the clothes dryer 9 . Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate hot or interrupt the drying cycle until the static unless recommended by the manufacturer of items have run through the " cool down " the fabric softener or product . cycle . Never pile or stack these items when ! 0 . Clean the lint screen before or after each load . they are hot , Save These Instructions 2
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Dryer Exhaust Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don't Read the installation instructions Let a poor exhaust system cause and the user's guide . slow drying . Do Let your dryer exhaust the air easily . i i a • poor exhaust system . Don't Do Use 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct . Tape all joints . duct . Never use lint - trapping screws . than necessary duct as straight as runs with many possible . elbows . Don't or clogged ducts and vent . 3
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I - Operating Tips Use A Drying Rack . . . ( Found in select models or purchased sep - Clean the arately from your dealer using part Lint Filter . . . # LAX I OOOXXX . ) • after each load . • to dry items , such as sneakers , pillows , caps , • to shorten drying time . stuffed toys , washable sweaters , etc . inside the dryer without tumbling . ( Make sure nothing hangs o to operate more energy efficient . over the edge of the rack . ) NOTE : Do not operate the dryer without the lint • with a Time Dry heat cycle or an Air Fluff cycle filter in place . according to care label recommendations . • by positioning the rack in the tumbler with the front facing you . The legs should rest firmly on the fl'ont and back of the drum . Load the Dryer Properly . . . • by placing only one washload in the dryer at a time . , by avoiding very small loads or mixed loads . ° by adding one or more similar items to the dryer when only one or two articles need drying . This improves the tumbling action and drying efficiency . Check the Moisture Monitor . . . Indicator lights in the moisture monitor will dislplay when an lntelliDry cycle is in operation . The top light will blink on and off . As loads dry , there will be longer pauses between each blink . No lights will display during Time Dry . The bottom light in the monitor will remain on euntil the cool down portion of the cycle starts . During cool down Add A Fabric Softener Sheet . . . the dryer continues to tumble the load in unheated air to ( If So Desired ) help minimize wrinkling . • after loading the dryer . NOTE : The top monitor light may not blink when • to control static cling . small loads of heavy , bulky items are dried , such as • before the load becomes warm . This helps prevent large rugs or sweaters . greasy - looking softener stains . • and remove any used softener sheets from the dryer to prevent greasy - looking softener stains , 4
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Controls At A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step Select Cycle lntelliDry EASY CARE / PERMANENT PRESS with Press Care automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached . Permanent Press minimizes wrinkles of man - made fabrics such as acrylic , nylon , polyester , or blends by providing extended " cooldown " tumbling of the load in unheated air at the end of the cycle . Simply set the control to the desired dryness level ( more dry - less dry ) and press the START button . • is the initial preferred setting for the majority of loads . ' ° O O 0 o _ oo _ i 1 " _ : . . . . ; to o T M . . AT ° . ME O , ST ° . EMO . , TSTOAR . . Step @ Press Start Step @ Select Temperature Push this button to start the REGULAR - for sturdy cottons or those labeled dryer . The dryer door must be " Tumble Dry " . shut for the dryer to operate . If MEDIUM ( select models ) - for permanent press , the door is opened during the synthetics , lightweight cottons or items labeled cycle , the start button must be " Tumble Dry Medium " . pushed again to resume the DELICATE - for heat _ sensitive items labeled cycle once the door is closed . " Tumble Dry Low " or " Tumble Dry Warm " . When the cycle is complete , a AIR FLUFF ( select models ) - for sensitive loads or signal will sound momentarily . items needing freshening . Tumbles without heat . 5
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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 speciffw rate during the Auto Dry 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 . IntelliDry REGULAR automatically senses the moisture in the load and shuts off when the selected dryness level is reached . This cycle is designed for loads such as towels , underwear , t - shirts , jeans , etc . Set the control to the desired dryness level ( more dry - less dry ) and press START . A is the initial pre - ferred setting for the majority of loads . o @ e AIR FLUFF provides tumbling o @ without heat for sensitive Features may vary according to model , o loads or items needing fresh - @ @ @ ening . As example : certain ] @ • IntelliDry lntetliDry @ sweaters , shower curtains , e EASY CARE / _ _ OFF m _ , _ dry REGULAR | RMA . ENTP . ESS I / . . camping gear , pillows , etc . Set with Press Care _ ! / / _ . - . _ _ _ % _ _ " - _ I , the control to the desired num - ber of minutes and press START . • DAM Y _ ' @ TtME DRY _ P _ 2 AIR FLUFF @ 0 0 OFF I i DAMP DRY is designed to , . @ " partially " dry items . It pro - • O Oo ® O @ O O @ Q OO ! _ O _ O O @ Q @ @ O D @ O _ vides approximately 20 min - ® @ o Q utes of heated tumbling and 5 @ @ @ @ d , minutes of cooldown tumbling without heat . ® O o @ @ @ @ • @ @ @ e o ® ® @ @ @ WRINKLE RELEASE will release wrinkles TIME DRY may be selected for any from items that are clean and dry but slightly load if the IntelliD _ sensor system is not desired . Set the control to the wrinkled . Such as from a crowded closet or desired number of minutes and suitcase or from sitting in the dryer too long after the end of the cycle . It provides 10 min - choose the appropriate drying tem - utes of heated tumbling and 5 minutes of perature for the load . Press START . cooldown tumbling without heat . 6
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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 tbllowing information as a guide . • Follow the care label instructions or dry on the Regular cycle . Bedspreads & Comforters • Block into shape and be sure it is thoroughly dry before using or storing . o , o . o . Io . . oi , _ J o , lltt , * * , , t J , t , . , , t • Dry onty one blanket at a time for best tumbling action . Blankets • Be sure it is thoroughly dry before using or storing . • oo . o , ooo ° u , • Curtains • Use the Permanent Press cycle to help minimize wrinkling . & Draperies • Dry these in small loads for best results and remove as soon as possible . • 1 o , , o _ . o , oo . , , . t , J • Use the Regular cycle to make diapers come out soft and fluffy . Cloth Diapers • Avoid laundering more than 3 dozen diapers in one load . ° Use the Regular cycle and a delicate temperature setting , Down - filled Items • ( Place a clean pair of sneakers in the dryer with the item to fluff the down ( jackets , sleeping bags , comforters , etc . ) comforters , etc . ) Adding a couple of dry towels shortens dry time and absorbs moisture . • DO NOT dry on a heat setting . Use the Air Fluff ( no - heat ) cycle . Foam Rubber • These may dry best if placed on a drying rack in the dryer . ( rug backs , stuffed toys , certain shoulder pads , etc . ) • _ WARNIN _ - Drying a rubber item with heat may damage it or be a fire hazard . ° DO NOT dryer - dry kapok or foam pillows . Pillows • Use the Regular cycle . • Add a couple of dry towels and a pair of clean sneakers to help the tumbling action and to fluff the item . Plastics * Use the Air Fluff cycle or dry on a drying rack in the dryer on a low ( shower curtains , outdoor temperature , furniture covers , etc . ) Avoid Dryer Drying . . . • Fiberglass Items ( curtains , draperies , etc . ) • Woolens , unless recommended on the label . • Vegetable or cooking oil soaked items . ( See pg . 2 ) 7
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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel - clean with a soft , damp cloth . Cabinet - wipe off any marks with soap and water , Do not use abrasive substances . Use an appliance wax once a year if desire & Tumbler - remove any stains ( such as crayon , Dryer Exhaust System should be inspected and ink pen or fabric dye ) with an all purpose cleaned once a year to maintain optimum pertor - mance . The outside exhaust hood should be cleaned cleaner . Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess stain or cleaning substance . more fi'equendy to ensure proper operation . ( Refer to the Installation Instructions for more information , ) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Drum ( select models ) 1 ) Unplug or disconnect the dryer . 2 ) Carefully remove the bulb from the top center of the door opening by turning coum terclockwise . 3 ) Replace with a 7 watt , 120 volt candelabra base bulb ( 7C7 ) . 4 ) Reconnect dryer to power supply . Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The dryer door is designed with the flexibili - 7 ) Close and open door to check for proper fit of door in ty to swing from left to right or from right to the opening . Adjust door if needed . left depending on your installation needs . 8 ) Insert and tighten remaining screws , Simply follow these steps : 9 ) Put hinge & latch hole covers in opposite side . 1 ) Remove and keep hinge & latch hole HINGE HOLE covers . COVERS 2 ) Rest dryer door on your knee . 3 ) Remove 4 screws from the door hinges . 4 ) Turn door upside down and support on your other knee . 5 ) Place a screw in the top hole of the upper hinge first and tighten to position the door . 6 ) Insert a screw in the lower hinge and tighten . LATCH COVER 8
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Before You Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • 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 . • * * l * * * * * i * * * li _ * * mlo * llmo ° . * . . I . . * ° . . * * . _ * l . . ole . . Ioeo * eoe * o * 4 , * . * * o _ l * * _ l . o . . . . * . _ * * * _ * i * e * _ w * o _ e i * _ o iI _ o * ma * o _ m * * * * _ * * _ * l • Check the home's circuit breaker and fuses . Doesn't Heat • 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 . • Check all of the above , plus . . . • Be sure the exhaust hood at the outside of the home can open and close freely . • Use 4 " rigid metal exhaust duct . Doesn't Dry • Do not overload . 1 Wash load = 1 Dryer load . • Sort heavy items from lightweight items . ° Check that the washer is draining properly to extract adequate water from the load . • Check the load for objects such as coins , loose buttons , nails , etc . Remove promptly . Is Noisy • Be sure the dryer is leveled properly as outlined in the installation manual . ° Be sure the rubber feet are installed on the leveling legs . ° This is normal operation for an Auto Dry cycle , especially at the beginning of cycle . Once the load begins to dry , the control knob will start to advance . The Control Knob rate of advancement will be slow at the beginning of the cycle because there is Advances Slowly more moisture in the load . As the load becomes more dry _ the control knob will advance more quickly . For further help , call Maytag Customer Assistance : U . S . 1 - 800 - 688 - 9900 or Canada 1 - 800 - 688 - 2002 9
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Consumer Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For additional information on laundering and purchasing other major appliances , order the following booklets from Maytag at the prices indicated . Please send your name , address , booklet title , form number and payment to : Maytag , Consumer Information Department , One Dependability Square , Newton , IA 50208 . Allow 4 - 6 weeks for delivery . The Facts of the Laundry 181YG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ¢ Stain Removal Guide - - 19YG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ¢ Choosing the Right Laundry Additives - - 184YG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ¢ Appliance Buying Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 ¢ EACH Washer . . . . . . . 211YG ; Dryer - 212YG ; Dishwasher 213YG ; Refrigerator - - 276YG ; Cooking Appliances - - 277YG 10
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Dryer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full One Year Warranty For one ( l ) year from the date of original retail purchase , any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge . Limited Parts Warranty After the first year from date of original retail purchase , through the time periods listed below , the designated parts which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying all other costs , including labor . Second Year All Parts . Third Through Fifth Year All parts of the solid state controls ( if so equipped ) . Additional Limited Warranty Against Rust Should any of the parts listed below rust during the five year period starting from the date of retail purchase , repair or L ) : replacement will be made free of charge during the first year . After the first and through the fifth year . repair or replace - ment will be made free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying all other costs , including labor . Parts covered by this warranty are the exterior cabinet , including door , tumbler and tumbler front and back . This full warranty and the limited warranties apply when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada . Appliances located elsewhere are covered by the limited warranties only , which includes parts which fail during the first year . Canadian Residents This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada . To Receive Warranty Service To locate an authorized service company in your area , contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service . Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service , call or write : Maytag Customer Assistance clo Maytag Customer Service RO . Box 2370 Cleveland , TN 37320 - 2370 US 1 - 800 - 688 - 9900 CANADA 1 - 800 - 688 - 2002 When contacting Maytag Customer Service be sure to provide the model and serial numbers of your appliance , the name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance and the date of purchase . This Warranty gives you specific legal rights , and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state . Should you still have a problem , write to : Major Appliance Consumer Action Program ( MACAP ) , 20 North Wacker Drive , Chicago , Illinois 60606 , MACAP is an industry sponsored but independent group of consumer experts who receive and act on complaints from appliance owners . NOTE : When writing about an unsolved service problem , please include the following information : ( a ) Your name , address and telephone number ; ( b ) Model number and serial number ( found on control panel cover ) of your appliance ; ( c ) Name and address of your dealer and date the appliance was bought ; ( d ) A clear description of the problem you are having ; MAYTAG • One Dependability Square • Newton , Iowa 50208 Form No . 312CMA Part No , 6 3159970 _ , htt p : iiwww , may _ ag . co m JN Litho U . S . A ,