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Maytag MEDC500VW manual

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    1 W10287571A T able des matières SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .................................................... 12 T ABLEA U DE COMMANDE ..................................................... 16 GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES .................................................... 17 UTILISA TION DE LA SÉCHEUSE .............................................. 1[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT : The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54. The dryer must be electrically grounded in accor dance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFP A 70.[...]

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    3 WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of re or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. – Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. – WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to l[...]

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    4 CONTROL P ANEL Not all features and options are a vailable on all models. Appearance ma y vary . Cycle Selector (T imer) Control Automatic Dr y/Sensor Dry T he A utomatic Dry cycle takes the guessw ork out of drying time and enhances fabric care. T he Automatic Dry c ycle may be used for most loads. T he Cycle Selector (T imer) control ma y be se[...]

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    5 CYCLE GUIDE CYCLES LO AD TYPES FEA TURES TEMPERA TURE SENSOR DRY or A UTOMA TIC DR Y Senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off w hen the load reaches the selected dryness level. Giv es the best drying in the shortest time. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. Depending on model, temperature m[...]

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    6 DR YER USE Starting Y our Dry er W ARNING Explosion Hazard Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything ammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or re. W ARNING Fire Hazar d No washer can completely remo[...]

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    7 Cleaning the Dr yer Location Keep dry er area clear and free from items that would block the air ow for proper dry er operation. T his includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer . Cleaning the Lint Screen Clean lint screen before each load. A screen blocked b y lint can increase drying time. IMPORT ANT : Do not run the dryer with[...]

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    8 Moving car e - Electric Dry ers F or power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dry er base. 3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door . F or direct-wired dr yers: W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Fai[...]

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    9 Is the dry er set to Automatic Dr ying? ■ T he timer moves only w hen the clothing is mostly dry . Clothes are not dr ying satisfactorily or drying times ar e too long Is the lint screen clogged with lint? ■ Lint screen should be cleaned before each load. W ARNING Fire Hazar d Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a me[...]

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    10 Stains on load or drum W as the dry er fabric softener properly used? ■ Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the beginning of the c ycle. F abric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can stain your garments. Drum stains are caused by d yes in clothing (usually blue jeans). T his will not transfer to other clothing. Loads are wrinkled[...]

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    11 MA YT A G ® LA UNDRY W A RRANTY LIMITED W ARRANTY F or one year from the date of pur chase, when this major applia nce is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the pro duct, Ma ytag brand of Wh irlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Mayt ag”) will pay for fact ory specified parts and[...]

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    12 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE Risque possible de décès ou de blessure grave si vous ne suivez pas immédiatement les instructions. Risque possible de décès ou de blessure grave si vous ne suivez pas les instructions. Tous les messages de sécurité vous diront quel est le danger potentiel et vous disent comment réduire le risque de blessure et[...]

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    13 IMPORTANTES INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ Pour réduire le risque d'incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessure lors de l'utilisation de la sécheuse, il convient d'observer certaines précautions élémentaires dont les suivantes : AVERTISSEMENT : � Lire toutes les instructions avant d'utiliser la sécheuse. � Ne pas place[...]

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    14 AVERTISSEMENT : L’odorat ne permet pas toujours la détection d’une fuite de gaz. Les distributeurs de gaz recommandent l’emploi d’un détecteur de gaz (homologation UL ou CSA). Pour d’autre information, contacter le fournisseur de gaz local. En cas de détection d’une fuite de gaz, exécuter les instructions “Que faire dans le cas[...]

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    15 P our sécher le linge a vec efcacité, les sécheuses utilisent la chaleur , mais une bonne ventilation est également nécessaire. Un circuit d’év acuation adéquat réduit les durées de séchage et la consommation d’énergie. V oir les Instructions d’installation. Le circuit d’év acuation xé à la sécheuse joue un rôle imp[...]

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    16 T ABLEA U DE COMMANDE T outes les caractéristiques et options ne sont pas disponibles sur tous les modèles. L ’apparence peut v arier selon les modèles. Commande de sélection de pr ogramme (minuterie) Automatic Dr y/Sensor Dry (séc hage automatique/séchage par détection) Le programme de séc hage automatique supprime la nécessité de c[...]

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    17 GUIDE DES PROGRAMMES PROGRAMME TYPE DE CHARGE CARA CTÉRISTIQUES TEMPÉRA TURE SENSOR DRY (séc hage par détection) ou A UTOMA TIC DR Y (séchage automatique) Détecte l’humidité contenue dans la charge ou la tempér ature de l’air , et s’éteint lorsque la charge atteint le degré de séchage sélectionné. F ournit le meilleur séchage[...]

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    18 UTILISA TION DE LA SÉCHEUSE Mise en mar che de la séc heuse Risque d'explosion Garder les matières et les vapeurs inammables, telle que l’essence, loin de la sécheuse. Ne pas faire sécher un article qui a déjà été touché par un produit inammable (même après un lavage). Le non-respect de ces instructions peut causer un d?[...]

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    19 Netto yage de l’emplacement de la sécheuse Éviter de laisser des éléments qui pourraient obstruer le débit de combustion et empêcher une bonne v entilation autour de la sécheuse. Ce qui implique d’enlev er les piles de linge situées devant la séc heuse. Netto yage du ltr e à charpie Nettoy er le ltre à charpie av ant chaque [...]

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    20 Comment enlev er la charpie accumulée À l’intérieur de la sécheuse La charpie devr ait être enlevée tous les 2 ans, ou plus souvent, selon l’utilisation de la sécheuse. Le netto yage devrait être effectué par une personne qualiée. À l’intérieur du conduit d’év acuation La charpie devr ait être enlevée tous les 2 ans, ou[...]

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    21 DÉP ANN A GE Essa yer d’abord les solutions suggér ées ici ou visiter notre site W eb et consulter notre F AQ (F oire Aux Questions) an d’éviter le coût d’une visite de ser vice… Aux É.-U . http://www .maytag.com/help - A u Canada www .maytag.ca La sécheuse ne fonctionne pas Un fusible est-il grillé ou un disjoncteur s’est-i[...]

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    22 La sécheuse se tr ouve-t-elle dans une pièce où la températur e ■ ambiante est inférieure à 45ºF (7ºC)? Le bon fonctionnement des programmes de la séc heuse nécessite une température ambiante supérieure à 45°F (7°C). La sécheuse est-elle installée dans un placar d? ■ Les portes du placard doiv ent comporter des ouvertures d?[...]

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    23 GARANTIE DES APP AR EILS DE BU ANDERIE MA YT A G ® GARANTIE LIMITÉE P endant un an à compter de la date d'achat, lorsque ce gros appa reil ménager est utili sé et entretenu conformément aux instruct ions jointes à ou fournies avec le produit, la marque Maytag de Whirlpool Corporati on ou Whirlpool Canada LP (ci-ap rès désignées ?[...]

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    24 W10287571A © 2009 9/09 All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. T ous droits réservés. Imprimé aux É.-U. ASSIST ANCE OR SER VICE Before calling for assistance or service, please chec k “T roubleshooting” or visit www .ma ytag.com/help. It ma y save y ou the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below . Whe[...]