Maytag MEDX6STBW Use & Care Manual | Page 10
10
Non-use, Storage, and Moving Care
Non-Use or Storage Care
Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you will be on
vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time,
you should:
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. (For gas dryers only): Close shut-off valve to gas
supply line.
3. Clean lint screen. See “Cleaning the Lint Screen.”
4. Turn off the water supply to the dryer. This helps to avoid
unintended flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while
you are away.
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
1. Unplug the power supply cord.
2. Gas models only: Close shutoff valve in gas supply line.
3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and
remove fittings attached to dryer pipe.
4. Gas models only: Cap the open gas supply line.
5. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
6. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from
faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
8. Use tape to secure dryer door.
For direct-wired dryers:
1. Turn off power at fuse or breaker box.
2. Disconnect wiring.
3. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet.
4. Steam models only: Disconnect the water inlet hose from
faucet, then drain the hose. Transport hose separately.
5. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base.
6. Use tape to secure dryer door.
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the “Installation Instructions” to locate, level, and
connect the dryer.
Changing the drum light
(on some models)
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on the
back wall of the dryer. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
remove the screw located in the lower right-hand corner of
the cover. Remove the cover.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with
a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and
secure with the screw.
4. Plug into a grounded outlet or reconnect power.
Special instructions for steam models
Water Inlet Hose
Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use to
reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace
inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of replacement.
To Winterize the Dryer
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
2. Shut off water faucet.
3. Disconnect water inlet hose from faucet and drain.
To Use the Dryer Again
1. Flush water pipes. Reconnect water inlet hose to faucet.
Turn on water faucet.
2. Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in the
“Installation Instructions”.
Related Manuals for Maytag MEDX6STBW
-
BENDIX Dryer AD-IS User's Manual
16 pages
-
BENDIX Dryer AD-9 AIR DRYER User's Manual
24 pages
-
LG Dryer DLE1101W Owner's Manual
72 pages
-
Miele Dryer NOVOTRONIC T 7644 C User's Manual
56 pages
-
Miele Dryer T 7744 C User's Manual
52 pages
-
Miele Dryer T 8822 C User's Manual
56 pages
-
Hoover Dryer Hoover Clothes Dryer condenser tumble dryer User's Manual
14 pages
-
Carrier Dryer 38AK008 User's Manual
16 pages
-
Carrier Dryer 38AKS008 User's Manual
16 pages
-
Carrier Dryer 38AKS012 User's Manual
16 pages
-
AEG Dryer lavatherm 530 User's Manual
32 pages
-
Kenmore Dryer Kenmore 7.0 cu. ft. Electric Dryer w/ SmartDry Plus Technology - White 65132 Owner's Manual
40 pages
-
LG Dryer DLEX3370W Specification Sheet
2 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MED5100DW Use & Care Manual
40 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MGD5100DW Use & Care Manual
40 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MEDC215EW Installation Guide
20 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MEDC215EW Use & Care Manual
28 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MEDX655DW Use & Care Manual
28 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MGDC215EW Installation Guide
44 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MGDC215EW Use & Care Manual
28 pages
-
Maytag Dryer MGDX655DW Installation Guide
44 pages
-
Amana Dryer NED4655EW Installation Instructions
20 pages
-
Amana Dryer NED4655EW Use & Care Manual
24 pages
-
BENDIX Dryer AD-IS Manual
16 pages