Maytag MD55 - Manual (Page 9)

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Control Panel –
clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive substances.Do not spray cleaners directly on the panel.
Tumbler –
remove any stains such as crayon, ink pen or fabric
dye (from new items such as towels or jeans) with an all-purpose
cleaner. Then tumble old towels or rags to remove any excess
stain or cleaning substance. Once these steps are done, stains
may still be visible, but should not transfer to subsequent loads.
Cabinet –
wipe off any marks with soap and water.
Dryer Exhaust System
– should be inspected and cleaned
once a year to maintain optimum performance. The outside
exhaust hood should be cleaned more frequently to ensure
proper operation. (Refer to the Installation Instructions for more
information.)
Instructions for replacing the bulb:
1) Unplug or disconnect the dryer from the electrical power
supply.
2) Open the door and use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
screw attaching the lens to the tumbler front.
3) Remove lens cover by pulling cover toward center of
tumbler.
4) Rotate bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
5) Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 10 watt maximum
candelabra base light bulb.
6) Turn the light bulb clockwise into socket.
7) Replace lens cover by hooking plastic tabs into tumbler front
below the light housing.
8) Reinstall the screw into the lens cover screw hole.
9) Reconnect dryer to power supply.
Instructions for re versing the dryer door:
1) Remove the hinge hole covers and screws.
2) While supporting the door, remove 2 screws in the hinges that secure the hinges to the cabinet.
3) Remove door by lifting slightly at the hinges and pulling the hinge tabs out of the hinge slots.
4) Move the following parts to the opposite side of the door: 2 hinges and 4 hinge screws, 4 door screws,
door strike and screw, inner door cover plate and screw.
5) Attach the door to the opposite side of the cabinet using the 2 counter sunk hinge screws. (See below).
Screw the lower hinge screw in first.This will help to align the door and hinges.
6) Replace the hinge hole covers to the opposite side.