Maytag MED8100DW-WW Benutzung Und Pflege
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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If you experience
Possible Causes
Solution
Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
Door not closed completely.
Make sure the dryer door is closed completely.
START/PAUSE not touched firmly
or held long enough.
Touch and hold START/PAUSE 2–5 seconds.
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer.
Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit
breakers have not tripped. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit
breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Incorrect power supply.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with
a qualified electrician.
Wrong type of fuse.
Use a time-delay fuse.
Dryer will not heat
Household fuse is blown or circuit
breaker has tripped.
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the
fuses or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call
an electrician.
Incorrect power supply.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Check with
a qualified electrician.
Supply line valve not open.
For gas dryers, make sure that the valve on the gas supply line
is open.
Unusual Noise
Humming or whining noise
with Steam cycle selected
(on some models)
Water pump or water inlet valve
(depending on model) on dryer is
running.
The water pump or water inlet valve on the dryer is used during
the Steam function. If the dryer has just been installed or unused
for an extended period, the pump or valve may be louder and run
longer. This is normal.
NOTE: The valve may make this noise even with no water line
NOTE: The valve may make this noise even with no water line
connected.
Thumping noise
Dryer hasn’t been used in a while.
This is due to temporary flat spots on the drum rollers.
The thumping sound will diminish after a few minutes.
Rattling or vibrating noise
A small object caught between the
edges of dryer drum.
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects.
Clean out pockets before laundering.
Dryer isn’t properly leveled.
The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed. See the
Installation Instructions. All four dryer feet should be in firm
contact with the floor.
Clothing is balled up in dryer.
When balled up, the load will bounce, causing the dryer to
vibrate. Separate the load items and restart the dryer.
Clicking noise
Gas valve operating.
On gas dryers, you may hear the gas valve clicking as it opens
and closes. This is normal.
Loud humming or increased
noise during cycle
Load is packed tightly or exhaust vent
is blocked.
Reduce load size to recommended load size in “Cycle Guide.”
Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under the
outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you do not feel
air movement or air movement is minimal, clean exhaust system
of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or flexible metal
vent. See the Installation Instructions.
Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying
satisfactorily or drying
times are too long
Energy Saver option is on.
For optimal dry times, turn off Energy Saver. For optimal energy,
turn on Energy Saver.
Lint screen is clogged with lint.
Clean lint screen before each load.
The exhaust vent or outside exhaust
hood is clogged with lint, restricting air
movement.
Run the dryer for 5–10 minutes. Hold your hand under
the outside exhaust hood to check air movement. If you
do not feel air movement or air movement is minimal, clean
exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal
or flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.