Maytag Washer Dryer MDC1305AAW User Manual

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Instruction Book  
MDC1305AAW  
Condenser Tumble Dryer  
 
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Introduction  
Please read and follow these instructions  
carefully and operate the machine accordingly.  
This booklet provides important guidelines for  
safe use, installation, maintenance and some  
useful advice for best results when using your  
machine.  
Check that no  
damage has  
occurred to the  
machine during  
transit. If it has,  
call for service by  
Maytag.  
Keep all documentation in a safe place for future  
reference or for any future owners  
Delivery information  
Please check that the following items are  
delivered with the appliance:  
Failure to comply  
with the above  
can compromise  
the safety of the  
appliance. You  
Instruction manual  
may be charged  
for a service call if  
a problem with  
your machine is  
caused by misuse.  
Unpacking the product  
Remove the machine from its packaging close to  
the final location of the machine.  
1.  
2.  
Cut carefully around the base of the  
packaging and up one corner.  
Remove the polythene sleeve and lift the  
dryer off the polystyrene base.  
Dispose of the packaging safely. Make  
sure it is out of the reach of children,  
it is a potential source of danger.  
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Safety reminders  
Installation  
Check that the product has no visible signs of damage before use. If  
damaged do not use and please call Maytag Service.  
Do not use adapters, or multiple plug connectors.  
This machine should not be installed in a bathroom or shower room.  
Never install the dryer against curtains and be sure to prevent items from  
falling or collecting behind the dryer.  
This dryer may be placed on top of a Maytag MAF1200 or 1300 series washing  
machine, only when the stacking frame No:30494009 (Available from Maytag  
spares) is used."  
Use  
WARNING Misuse of a tumble dryer may create a fire hazard.  
This machine is solely for domestic use, i.e. to dry household textiles and  
garments.  
This machine should only be used for its intended purpose as described in  
this manual. Ensure that the instructions for installation and use are fully  
understood before operating the appliance.  
Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are damp or wet.  
Do not lean on the door when loading the machine or use the door to  
lift or move the machine.  
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm  
persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible  
person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children  
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.  
WARNING Do not use the product if the lint filter is not in position or is  
damaged; lint could be ignited.  
WARNING Where the hot surface symbol  
is located the  
temperature rise during operation of the tumble dryer may be in excess  
of 60 degrees C.  
Remove the plug from the electricity supply. Always remove the plug  
before cleaning the appliance.  
Do not continue to use this machine if it appears to be faulty.  
Lint must not be allowed to collect on the floor around the outside of  
the machine.  
The drum inside may be very hot. Always allow the dryer to complete the  
cool down period before removing the laundry.  
Fabric conditioners or similar products should not be used in the tumble  
dryer as they may block the lint filter.  
The Laundry  
WARNING Do not tumble dry, fabrics treated with dry cleaning fluids or  
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industrial chemicals.  
WARNING Items containing foam rubber (also known as latex rubber) or  
similarly textured rubber like materials should not be dried in the tumble  
dryer. Such materials can, when heated, produce fire by spontaneous  
combustion.  
Plastic articles such as shower caps or babies waterproof napkin covers  
should not be placed in the tumble dryer.  
Rubber-backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows,  
galoshes and rubber-coated tennis or training shoes should not be placed  
in a tumble dryer.  
Under garments that contain metal reinforcement should not be placed  
in a tumble dryer.  
Always refer to the laundry care labels for directions on suitability for  
drying.  
Clothes should be spin dried or thoroughly wrung before they are put  
into the tumble dryer. Clothes that are dripping wet should NOT be put  
into the dryer.  
Lighters and matches must not be left in pockets and NEVER use  
flammable liquids near the machine.  
Glass fibre curtains should NEVER be put in this machine. Skin irritation  
may occur if other garments are contaminated with the glass fibres.  
Laundry treated or contaminated with vegetable or cooking oil,  
petrol/gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, acetone, denatured alcohol, spot  
removers, turpentine or similar solvents, wax or wax removers MUST NOT  
be put in that machine as they constitute a fire hazard.  
Environmental Issues  
All packaging materials used are environmentally-friendly and recyclable.  
Please help dispose of the packaging via environmentally-friendly means.  
Your local council will be able to give you details of current means of  
disposal.  
To ensure safety when disposing of an old tumble dryer disconnect the  
mains plug from the socket, cut the mains power cable and destroy this  
together with the plug. To prevent children shutting themselves in the  
machine break the door hinges or the door lock.  
Maytag Service  
To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance we  
recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an  
authorised Maytag Service agent.  
If the appliance is not running properly or breaks down,  
switch it off and disconnect the plug from the socket.  
Consult Maytag Service for possible repair.  
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Installation  
Electrical requirements  
If the mains cord  
on this appliance  
is damaged, it  
must be replaced  
by a special cord  
which is ONLY  
obtainable from  
the Maytag spares  
service. It must be  
installed by a  
Tumble dryers are supplied to operate at a  
voltage of 230V, 50 Hz. Check that the supply  
circuit is rated to at least 10A.  
Electricity can be extremely dangerous.  
This appliance must be earthed.  
The socket outlet and the plug on the appliance  
must be of the same type.  
Do not use multiple plug adapters.  
The plug should be accessible for disconnection  
after the appliance has been installed.  
competent person.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following codes:  
Blue  
NEUTRAL  
LIVE  
If this appliance is  
supplied from a  
cord extension set  
or electrical  
Brown  
Green and Yellow  
EARTH  
portable outlet  
device, the cord  
set or electrical  
portable outlet  
device must be  
positioned so that  
it is not subject to  
splashing or  
Do not plug the machine in and switch  
it on at the mains until the installation is  
completed.  
For your safety, this dryer must be  
correctly installed.  
If there is any doubt about installation,  
call Maytag Service for advice.  
ingress of  
moisture.  
Adjusting the feet  
Once the machine is in place the feet should be  
adjusted to ensure that the machine is level.  
Adjust the four feet to ensure the machine is firm  
and level.  
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Ventilation  
Adequate ventilation must be provided in the  
room where the tumble dryer is located to  
prevent gases from appliances burning other  
fuels, including open fires, being drawn into the  
room during operation of the tumble dryer.  
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a  
flue which is used for exhausting fumes  
from appliances burning gas or other fuels.  
Check regularly that the air flowing through  
the dryer is not restricted.  
Check the lint filter after use, and clean, if  
necessary.  
The inlet and outlets should be kept free  
from obstructions. To ensure adequate  
ventilation the space between the bottom  
of the machine and the floor must not be  
obstructed. There should be a gap of at  
least 12mm between the machine and any  
obstructions.  
Prevent items from falling or collecting  
behind the dryer as these may obstruct the  
air inlet and outlet.  
NEVER install the dryer up against curtains.  
AIR INLET VENTS  
AIR OUTLETS  
AIR OUTLETS IN THE BASE  
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Preparing the load  
Before using the tumble dryer for the first time:  
Please read this instruction book thoroughly.  
Remove all items packed inside drum.  
Wipe the inside of the drum and door with  
a damp cloth to remove any dust which may  
have settled in transit.  
Clothes preparation  
Make sure that the laundry you are going to dry  
is suitable for drying in a tumble dryer, as shown  
by the care symbols on each item.  
Do not overload  
the drum, large  
items when wet  
can exceed the  
maximum  
Check that all fastenings are closed and that  
pockets are empty. Turn the articles inside out.  
Place clothes loosely in the drum to make sure  
that they don't get tangled.  
admissible  
clothes load  
Maximum drying weight  
Cottons Max. 6.5 kg  
(for example:  
sleeping bags,  
duvets).  
Synthetics Max. 3.0 kg  
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Sort the load as follows:  
By care symbols  
These can be found on the collar or inside  
seam:  
Suitable for tumble drying.  
Tumble drying at high temperature.  
Tumble drying at low temperature only.  
Do not tumble dry.  
If the item does not have a care label it  
must be assumed that it is not suitable  
for tumble drying.  
By amount and thickness  
Whenever the load is bigger than the dryer  
capacity, separate clothes according to  
thickness (e.g. towels from thin underwear).  
By type of fabric  
Cottons/linen: Towels, cotton jersey, bed and  
table linen.  
Synthetics: Blouses, shirts, overalls, etc.  
made of polyester or polyamid, as well as  
for cotton/synthetic mixes.  
By drying level  
Sort into: iron dry, cupboard dry, etc. For  
delicate articles press the Acrylics Synthetics  
button to select low drying temperature.  
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Drying advice  
Do not tumble dry:  
IMPORTANT: Do  
not dry articles  
which have been  
treated with a  
dry cleaning fluid  
or rubber clothes  
(danger of fire or  
explosion).  
Woollens, silk, delicate fabrics, nylon stockings,  
delicate embroidery, fabrics with metallic  
decorations, garments with PVC or leather  
trimmings, training shoes, bulky items such as  
sleeping bags, etc.  
Energy saving  
Only put into the tumble dryer laundry which has  
been thoroughly wrung or spin-dried. The drier  
the laundry the shorter the drying time thus  
saving electricity.  
During the last  
15 minutes the  
load is always  
tumbled in cool  
air.  
ALWAYS  
Try to dry the maximum weight of laundry,  
this will save time and electricity.  
Check that the filter is clean before every  
drying cycle.  
NEVER  
Exceed the maximum weight, this will waste  
time and electricity.  
Put dripping wet items into the tumble  
dryer, this may damage the appliance.  
Drying guide  
The table shows approximate drying times,  
depending on the type of fabric and dampness of  
the clothes.  
HEAT  
SETTING  
HEAVY  
LOAD  
MEDIUM  
LOAD  
LIGHT  
LOAD  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
Fabric  
COTTON  
SYNTHETICS  
ACRYLIC  
HIGH  
140-175 min 70-80 min  
50-65 min  
40-55 min  
30-40 min  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
LOW  
70-80 min  
50-65 min  
LOW  
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Controls and indicators  
FILTER CARE  
INDICATOR  
COUNTDOWN  
DISPLAY  
EMPTY  
WATER  
INDICATOR  
ON OFF  
BUTTON  
PROGRAMME  
SELECTOR  
ACRYLICS  
SYNTHETICS  
BUTTON  
START RESET  
BUTTON  
Control panel and indicator lights  
Programme Selector – Select the required programme  
On Off button and indicator – Press to switch on, the indicator will light  
Start Reset – Press to commence the selected drying programme. Press for  
5 seconds to cancel/reset the programme  
Acrylics Synthetics button – Press to reduce the heat level for delicate items,  
the indicator above the button will light up. To change the heat setting the  
programme must be reset  
Low Heat – Indicator light ON  
High Heat – Indicator light OFF  
Empty Water indicator – lights when the water container is full  
Filter Care indicator – lights when the filter needs cleaning  
COUNTDOWN display  
START – When the dryer is switched On the START indicator will flash, when  
the programme starts the START indicator will light up  
60' – Indicator lights when there is less than 60 minutes left until completion  
of the programme  
15' - Indicator lights when there is less than 15 minutes left until completion  
of the programme. At this stage of the drying cycle the machine enters the  
Cool Down phase  
END - Indicator lights when the programme is finished.  
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Door and Filter  
Opening the door  
Pull on handle to open the door.  
To restart the dryer, close the door and press  
Start Reset.  
WARNING!  
When the tumble dryer is in use the  
drum and door may be VERY HOT.  
Filter  
IMPORTANT: To maintain the efficiency of the  
dryer check that the lint filter is clean before  
each drying cycle.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Pull the filter upwards.  
Open filter as shown.  
Gently remove lint using a soft brush or  
your fingertips.  
4.  
Snap the filter together and push back into  
place.  
Filter Care Indicator  
Filter Care lights when the filter needs cleaning.  
If the laundry is not drying check that the filter is  
not clogged.  
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Water Container  
The water removed from the laundry during the  
drying cycle is collected in a container at the  
bottom of the dryer.  
When the container is full the Empty Water  
indicator on the control panel will light, and the  
container MUST be emptied. However, we  
recommend that the container is emptied after  
each drying cycle.  
NOTE: Very little water will collect during the  
first few cycles of a new machine as an internal  
reservoir is filled first.  
To remove the container  
1.  
Gently pull the bottom of the kickplate so  
that it unclips from the dryer. The top  
section can then be unhinged allowing the  
kickplate to be completely removed.  
2.  
Pull firmly on the handgrip and slide the  
water container out of the dryer.  
Support the container with both hands. When  
full, the water container will weigh about 4kg.  
3.  
4.  
Open the lid located on the top of the  
container and empty the water.  
Refit the lid and slide the water container  
back into position. PUSH FIRMLY INTO  
PLACE.  
5.  
Refit the kickplate by engaging the hinges  
at the top and 'snapping' the lower clips  
into place.  
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Condenser  
Important: Always switch off and remove the  
plug from the electricity supply before cleaning  
the condenser.  
To maintain the efficiency of the dryer regularly  
check that the condenser is clean.  
To remove the  
condenser  
1.  
Remove the kickplate (see page 13).  
2.  
Turn the two locking levers anti-clockwise  
and pull out the condenser.  
3.  
Pull out the condenser unit.  
4.  
Gently remove any dust or lint with a cloth,  
then wash the unit by holding it under a  
running tap turning it so that water flows  
between the plates, to remove any dust or  
lint.  
5.  
6.  
Refit the condenser ensuring it is in the  
correct way (as indicated by the arrow) and  
pushed firmly into place. Lock the two levers  
by turning them clockwise.  
Refit the kickplate.  
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Selecting the Programme  
The Sensor Dry machine gives many options for drying the laundry to suit all  
circumstances.  
The table below lists the programmes and the function of each programme.  
Programme  
Description  
1 - Bone Dry  
Select the degree of dryness that you require.  
2 - Extra Dry  
This ranges from Bone Dry for bath towels and  
bathrobes, through Cupboard Dry for items that  
will be put away without ironing, to the  
programmes that leave the laundry suitable for  
ironing.  
3 - Cupboard Dry  
4 - Iron Dry  
5 - Medium Dry  
6 - Damp Dry  
Wrinkle Prevent  
The Wrinkle Prevent programme provides a  
conditioning and anticrease function. The dryer will  
heat the load for 9 minutes followed by a 3 minute  
cool down period and is especially good for  
garments which may have been left for some time  
prior to ironing, in a linen basket for example.  
Garments may also become stiffened when dried  
outside on a washing line or inside on radiators.  
The Wrinkle Prevent process relaxes the creases in  
the fabric making ironing quicker and easier.  
75 minutes of drying  
60 minutes of drying  
45 minutes of drying  
30 minutes of drying  
Tumbling of laundry in cool air  
75'  
60'  
45'  
30'  
Refresh  
Note: The sensor may not detect a small load of  
small articles. For small loads and separate items  
or pre-dried fabrics with low moisture content,  
use the timed programmes. Set the programme  
between 30 and 75 minutes depending on the  
load size and dryness required, and select high or  
low heat depending upon the fabric type.  
If the sensor does not detect the item the dryer  
will only operate for 10 minutes before going  
into cooldown.  
If the load is too large or too wet to tumble dry  
the dryer will automatically go into cooldown  
after 180 minutes.  
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Operation  
1.  
Open the door and load the drum with  
laundry. Ensure that garments do not hinder  
closure of the door.  
2.  
3.  
Gently close the door pushing it slowly until  
you hear the door 'click' shut.  
Press the On Off button to switch on the  
dryer. The indicator will light up and the  
START indicator will flash.  
4.  
5.  
Turn the Programme Selector dial to select  
the required drying program (see  
Programme Guide).  
If drying synthetics, acrylics or delicate items,  
press the Acrylics Synthetics button to  
reduce the heat level. The light above the  
push button will light up when the machine  
is in low heat setting. To deselect this status  
the machine must be reset.  
WARNING!  
The drum, door  
and load may be  
6.  
Press the Start Reset button. The dryer will  
start automatically and the START indicator  
will be continuously lit.  
very hot.  
7.  
The COUNTDOWN display will show the  
drying progress in terms of time remaining.  
8.  
If the door is opened during the programme  
to check the laundry, it is necessary to press  
Start Reset to recommence drying after the  
door has been closed.  
9.  
When the 15' indicator is lit the machine  
will enter the cool down phase, the clothes  
will be tumbled in cool air allowing the load  
to cool down.  
10. When the programme is complete the END  
indicator will light.  
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Cancelling and resetting  
the programme  
To cancel a programme press the Start Reset  
button for 5 seconds. The machine will indicate  
that it has been reset by the START indicator  
flashing. It is possible to change the programme  
within the first 10 minutes without using the  
cancel and reset function.  
Cleaning and Routine  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the dryer  
IMPORTANT  
Clean the filter and empty the water  
container after every drying cycle.  
Always switch  
off and remove  
the plug from  
the electricity  
supply before  
cleaning this  
appliance.  
Regularly clean the condenser.  
After each period of use, wipe the inside of  
the drum and leave the door open for a  
while to allow circulation of air to dry it.  
Wipe the outside of the machine and the  
door with a soft cloth.  
DO NOT use abrasive pads or cleaning  
agents.  
To prevent the door sticking or the build up  
of lint periodically clean the inner door and  
gasket with a damp cloth.  
Technical specifications  
For electrical data  
refer to the  
rating label on  
the front of the  
dryer cabinet  
(with the door  
open).  
Drum capacity  
Maximum load  
Height  
115 litres  
6.5 kg  
85cm  
Width  
60cm  
Depth  
60cm  
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Troubleshooting  
What might be the cause of...  
Defects you can remedy yourself  
Before calling Maytag Service for technical advice please run through the  
following checklist. A charge will be made if the machine is found to be  
working or has been installed incorrectly or used incorrectly. If the problem  
persists after completing the recommended checks, please call Maytag Service,  
they may be able to assist you over the telephone.  
Drying time is too long/clothes are not dry enough…  
Have you selected the correct drying time/programme?  
Were the clothes too wet? Were the clothes thoroughly wrung or spin-  
dried?  
Does the filter need cleaning?  
Does the condenser need cleaning?  
Is the dryer overloaded?  
Are the inlets, outlets and base of the dryer free from obstructions?  
Has the Acrylics Synthetics option been selected from a previous cycle?  
The dryer does not operate…  
Is there a working electricity supply to the dryer? Check using another  
appliance such as a table lamp.  
Is the plug properly connected to the mains supply?  
Is there a power failure?  
Has the fuse blown?  
Is the door fully closed?  
Is the dryer switched on, both at the mains supply and at the machine?  
Has the drying time or the programme been selected?  
Has the machine been switched on again after opening the door?  
Has the dryer stopped operating because the water tray is full and needs  
emptying?  
The dryer is noisy…  
Switch off the dryer and contact Maytag Service for advice.  
The Filter Care Indicator is on…  
Does the filter need cleaning?  
Does the condenser need cleaning?  
Empty Water Indicator is on…  
Does the water container need emptying?  
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Maytag Service and Spares  
For service and repairs call:.  
1300 858 575  
MAYTAG (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.  
ABN: 88 086 686 884  
MAYTAG policy is one of continuous development  
and for this reason we reserve the right to  
change specifications without prior notice.  
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