Maytag MEDB855DC Manuale Proprietario

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Load too hot

Load removed before cool down 

portion of cycle complete.

Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle 

before removing the load.

Using Timed Dry cycle with a high 

temperature setting.

Select an Sensor Cycle with a lower heat setting to avoid overdrying 

the load.

“PF” (power failure)

The drying cycle has been interrupted 

by a power failure.

Touch the START key to clear the PF error message; then press and 

hold the START key to resume cycle.

“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 pad 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” cycle 

status indicator lights 

up (blocked vent or low 

airflow condition)

The lint screen or vent is clogged;  

the vent is crushed, kinked or has  

too many turns.

The dryer will continue to run when this diagnostic code is present. 

Touch any key 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. 

Contact a venting specialist.

“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.

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.