Maytag MGD5100DC Benutzung Und Pflege

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First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help –

In Canada www.maytag.ca for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call. 

If you experience

Possible Causes

Solution

Dryer Results (cont.)

Odors

Recent painting, staining, or varnishing  

in the area where your dryer is located.

Ventilate the area. When the odors or fumes are gone from the 

area, rewash and dry the clothing.

Steam models only: For steam cycles, 

the water is not properly connected with 

the dryer.

Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water 

inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer’s water inlet 

valve. Check that the water supply is turned on.

Odors are left in garments after wearing.

Steam models only: To remove odors left in garments after 

wearing, select Refresh. The Refresh cycle is best for reducing 

wrinkles from loads left in the dryer too long.

Load too hot

Load removed before cooldown portion 

of cycle complete.

Allow the dryer to complete the cooldown portion of the cycle 

before removing the load.

Using Timed Dry cycle with a high 

temperature setting.

Select a Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid 

overdrying the load.

Dryer Displaying Code Message or Cycle Status Indicator Lights Up

“PF” (power failure)

The drying cycle has been interrupted  

by a power failure.

Touch and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer. NOTE: The 

Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a 

power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold CONTROL 

LOCK for at least 3 seconds.

“L” or “L2” Diagnostic Code 

(low or no line voltage 

condition)

There may be a problem with your home 

power supply, keeping the dryer’s heater 

from turning on.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is 

present. Touch any setting or option name to clear the code  

from the display and return to the estimated time remaining.

Try the following:
Check to see if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker 

has tripped. Electric dryers use two household fuses or 

breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Confirm that the power cord is properly installed. Refer to  

the Installation Instructions for details.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
If the message persists, consult a qualified electrician.

Check Vent indicator is lit

The lint screen or vent is clogged;  

the vent is crushed or kinked or has  

too many turns.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is 

present. Touch any setting or option name to clear the code  

from the display and return to the estimated time remaining.

Try the following:
• Clean lint screen.
•  Check to see if the vent run from the dryer to the wall is  

crushed or kinked.

•  Confirm that the vent run from the dryer to the wall is free  

of lint and debris.

•  Confirm that the exterior vent exhaust hood is free of lint  

and debris.

•  Confirm that your vent system falls within the recommended  

run length and number of elbows for the type of vent you are 

using. Refer to “Plan Vent System” in the Installaton Instructions  

for details.

•  Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer.
•  If the message persists, have your entire home venting run 

cleaned.

“F# E#” (F1 E1, F3 E1, etc.) 

variable service codes

The dryer is in need of service.

If a code beginning with an “F” appears in the display,  

alternating between F# and E#, the dryer control has  

detected a problem that requires service. Call for service.

“Loc” or “Lc”

The Control Lock is enabled.

Touch and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to unlock  

the controls of the dryer. During this time the LED Display  

will count down 3-2-1. When the Control Lock is disabled,  

the LED Display will clear.