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Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. If registra-
tion card is missing, call Maytag Customer Assistance. When contacting Maytag,
provide product information from serial plate found on upper right-hand corner of door
opening:

Model Number  _______________________________________________________

Serial Number (S/N)  ___________________________________________________

Purchase Date  _______________________________________________________

Dealer Name  ________________________________________________________

Dealer Address  _______________________________________________________

Dealer Phone  ________________________________________________________

Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future ref-
erence or if warranty service is required.

For additional questions,  please  contact us:  Maytag  Appliances  Sales  Company,
1-800-688-9900 USA, 1-800-688-2002 Canada, 1-800-688-2080 USA TTY (for deaf,
hearing impaired or speech impaired) Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pm Eastern Time; Internet:
http://www.maytag.com.

Parts and accessories

Purchase replacement parts and additional
accessories by phone. To order accessories
for your Maytag product, call 1-800-688-9900
inside U.S.A., 1-800-688-2080 for U.S. cus-
tomers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired
or speech impaired or 1-800-688-2002 for
Canada.

Save time and money

If something seems unusual, please check
“Before you Call” section, which is designed to
help you solve problems before calling serv-
ice. If you have a question, write or call us
(include model number and phone number) at:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR

®

Center

P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
U.S. 1-800-688-9900
Canada 1-800-688-2002
U.S.   customers   using  TTY

for   deaf,

hearing  impaired  or  speech  impaired,  call
1-800-688-2080.

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HANK YOU FOR BUYING A MAYTAG DRYER!

What you need to know about safety instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to
cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution,
and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating dryer.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems
or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize safety symbols, words, labels

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal

injury or death.

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury

or product or property damage.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

For more information on this and 

other Maytag products, visit our Web site

www.maytag.com

or call Maytag Customer Assistance at

1-800-688-9900 (U.S.A.)

1-800-688-2002 (Canada)

1-800-688-2080 (TTY U.S.A. Only)

For your safety, the information in this
manual must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or to pre-
vent property damage, personal injury
or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch.

Do not use any phone in your 
building.

Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas suppli-
er, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

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Summary of Contents for SDE/G4000

Page 1: ...ce without revising this guide IMPORTANT Keep this guide and the sales receipt in a safe place for future reference Proof of original purchase date is needed for warranty service IMPORTANT For service and warranty information see page 11 Introduction Safety Controls Operating tips Care and cleaning Laundry tips Before you call Warranty A 09 01 Part No 40139101 h t t p w w w m a y t a g c o m MCS N...

Page 2: ...U S 1 800 688 9900 Canada 1 800 688 2002 U S customers using TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired call 1 800 688 2080 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A MAYTAG DRYER Whatyouneedtoknowaboutsafetyinstructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised w...

Page 3: ...e denatured alcohol gasoline kerosene some liquid household cleaners some spot removers tur pentine waxes and wax removers b Items containing foam rubber may be labeled latex foam or similarly textured rubber like materials must not be dried on a heat setting Foam rubber materials when heat ed can under certain circum stances produce fire by sponta neous combustion 3 Do not allow children or pets ...

Page 4: ...ettings See chart to the right LOAD TYPE REGULAR approximately 160 F Use for sturdy items like play or work clothes MEDIUM approximately 150 F Use for permanent press and synthetic items EXTRA LOW approximately 129 F Use for delicate items AIR FLUFF no heat Use for sensitive loads or items needing freshening Time Dry cycle can be used with all Temperature settings Step 3 Select press care if desir...

Page 5: ...or laundry basket overnight The cycle has a short heat setting followed by a 5 minute COOL DOWN Push in timer knob to start To stop dryer at any time open door or turn timer knob to the OFF position To restart dryer close door reset timer if necessary and push in the timer knob TIME DRY cycle will operate dryer for up to 75 min utes Cottons and heavyweight items dry best between 50 and 75 minutes ...

Page 6: ...lean lint filter ensures efficient drying and clothes will remain lint free when unloading dryer A layer of lint on the screen will reduce air flow through the dryer and lengthen drying time Lint screen may be washed if needed Lint filter is located at front of the dryer in the lower part of door opening Replace lint filer in door recess and push in firmly Words on filter should face front of drye...

Page 7: ...ther washing products have been spilled on the dryer wipe immediately Some products will cause permanent damage if spilled on the cabinet Do not allow sharp or rough objects to lean against the dryer The finish could be damaged Use only a damp or sudsy cloth for cleaning the control panel Some spray prewash products may harm the finish on the control panel How to Remove Ball Point Pen Ink Marks fr...

Page 8: ...p 2 Reversing the door Follow these steps to reverse the door 1 Remove four hinge attaching screws 2 Remove all nine screws from door and hinges 3 Pull bottom of door liner out A then pull down B removing door liner from door panel 8 Using screwdriver remove two door plugs and reinstall on opposite side of door opening 9 Reinstall four hinge attaching screws removed in Step 1 2 3 1 5 6 4 8 9 7 A B...

Page 9: ...ype of fiber was used to manufacture the pad READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW the fabric care instructions supplied by the mattress pad manufacturer Some pads made of synthetic fibers are very heat sensitive These pads can be flammable if over heated or over dried TO AVOID A FIRE HAZARD DO NOT OVER DRY mattress pads Remove pads from the dryer while they are still damp Choose heat for fabric Close zippers...

Page 10: ...ve from dryer when seams are slightly wet to minimize shrinkage AUTO DRY REGULAR or TIME DRY cycles Dry one large or several small rugs For one small rug only add tow els for buffers Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber Some types of rubber like materials are flammable under certain conditions DO NOT DRY FOAM RUBBER AND RUBBER LIKE MATERIALS WITH HEAT DELICATE or AIR FLUFF c...

Page 11: ...ou may not be able to remove stain immediately the stain may fade and disappear over time Screen in Back of Drum Darkens Dryer Drum Becomes Stained Heat causes the metal to darken Fabric dyes that are not set can stain the dryer drum Check Installation Instructions for length of proper exhaust system Only use 4 diameter rigid or semi rigid duct Restricted airflow will cause dryer to stop heat ing ...

Page 12: ... and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company Maytag Customer Assistance Full OneYear Warranty For one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge Limited Warranty After the first year from date of original retail purchase through the time periods listed below the parts designated belo...

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