MAYTAG W11550671C Front Load Dryer User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Maytag
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MAYTAG W11550671C Front Load Dryer
Product Information
The product is a clothes dryer designed for drying various types of fabrics and items. It has different cycle options and settings to accommodate different laundry loads. The dryer is energy-efficient and has government energy certifications based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature setting, and Normal Dryness Level. It is important to follow the safety instructions provided in the user manual to prevent fire hazards and ensure proper usage of the appliance.
Product Usage Instructions
- Before starting the dryer, clean the lint screen to ensure proper airflow.
- Load the clothes into the dryer.
- Turn on the power.
- Close the door, then select the desired cycle and settings using the Cycle Control knob.
- Press the START/PAUSE button to start the drying process.
- During operation, ensure that there are no flammable materials or vapors near the dryer to prevent explosion hazards.
- Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil or flammable substance on it, even after washing.
- After use, refer to the owner’s manual for detailed maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips.
- If you encounter any issues or need assistance, refer to the Troubleshooting section in the online resources or contact the Customer eXperience Center with the provided contact information.
For detailed installation instructions, warranty information, product dimensions, and complete instructions for use and installation visit the official Maytag website at https://www.maytag.com/owners (for US) or https://www.maytag.ca/owners (for Canada).
Remember to read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS located in the appliance’s Owner’s Manual before operating the dryer to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Fire Hazard
No washer can completely remove oil.Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on it (including cooking oils).Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the dryer.Do not dry anything that has ever had anything flammable on it (even after washing). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.
Step 1. Clean Lint Screen
Step 2. Load Clothes
Step 3. Turn Power On ****
Step 4. Close the Door; then Select Cycle and Settings
Step 5. Press START/PAUSE
Cycle Guide – Normal Cycle
If settings are changed, the new settings will be remembered. If there is a
power failure, settings will return to the default. Not all features and
cycles are available on all models. Not all settings and options are available
on each cycle.
Use Sensor Cycle for better fabric care and energy savings.
The dryer senses moisture in the load or air temperature and shuts off when
the load reaches the selected dryness level. The exact cycle times will vary,
depending on the load size and type. Options shown in bold are default
settings for that cycle.
| Items to Dry: | Cycle: | “How to Dry”: | Description: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work clothes, casual wear, mixed cottons, sheets, corduroys | Normal | Medium |
Uses Medium heat to dry large loads of mixed fabrics and items. Normal is the most efficient cycle.
NOTE: These clothes dryer’s Government energy certifications were based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature Setting, and More Dryness Level. The as-shipped defaults of Normal, Medium / High Temperature, and Wrinkle Prevent Off were used except the Normal Dryness Level was changed to the More Dryness Level Setting and the Temperature Setting was changed from Medium / High to High. NOTE: These clothes dryers’ Government energy certifications were based on the Normal Cycle, Highest Temperature setting and Normal Dryness Level. The as-shipped defaults of Normal, Medium / High Temperature and Wrinkle Prevent Off were used except the Temperature Setting was changed from Medium / High to High. Cycles that are available for post-sale download may use more energy than the Normalcycle, upon which the energy use rating of this dryer is based.
Button Descriptions
POWER/CANCEL
Touch to turn the dryer on and off. Touch to stop/cancel a cycle at any time.
CYCLE CONTROL KNOB
Use the Cycle Control knob to select available cycles on your dryer. Turn the
knob to select a cycle for your laundry load. See the online “Cycle Guide” for
details.
The Cycle Control Knob can also be pressed to activate the Extra Power option
for harder-to-dry loads. See the “Options” section for more information.
START/PAUSE
Touch and hold until LED counts down “3-2-1” and the dryer starts, or touch
once while a cycle is in the process to pause it.
LED DISPLAY AND SETTINGS
When you select a cycle, its settings will light up and the estimated time
remaining (for Sensor Cycles) or actual time remaining (for Timed Cycles) will
be displayed. See the online “Cycle Guide” for details. Not all settings are
available with all cycles.
More Time/Less Time
Touch More Time or Less Time with Timed Cycles to increase or decrease the
length of a Timed Dry or Quick Dry cycle.
Temp
When using any cycle except Sanitize, you may select a dry temperature based
on the type of load you are drying. Use the warmest setting acceptable for the
garments in the load. Follow garment label instructions.
Dryness
When using Sensor Cycles, you may select a Dryness level based on the type of
load you are drying (except for the Sanitize cycle).
CYCLE STATUS
The Cycle Status indicators show the progress of a cycle. Touch a button for
the desired drying cycle. Not all indicators are available on all models. See
the online “Cycle Guide” for cycle details.
Sensing
The Sensing indicator will light during Sensor Cycles to indicate that the
moisture sensor on the dryer is operating. This indicator will not light
during Timed Cycles or options such as Wrinkle Prevent.
Wet
The load is still wet and/or the cycle just started.
Damp
The load still has moisture remaining, a good point in the cycle to remove a
garment to air dry or iron.
Cool Down
The dryer has finished drying with heat and is now tumbling the load without
heat to cool it down and reduce wrinkling.
End
This will indicate that the selected cycle has ended and the load may be
removed from the dryer. If Wrinkle Prevent has been selected, the dryer may
continue to tumble the load, even if “End” is displayed.
Check Vent
The Check Vent indicator is a feature available for Sensor Cycles only. This
indicator will show the status of airflow through the dryer and the dryer vent
system for the dryer’s life. During the sensing phase at the beginning of the
cycle, the Check Vent light will come on if a blocked vent or low airflow
issue is detected. This light will stay on for the entire cycle. Should the
Check Vent light illuminate, refer to the online“Troubleshooting” section for
potential solutions to the issue. The light will be cleared upon completion of
the cycle, touching Power, or opening the door. It will continue to illuminate
during the cycle unless the root cause is resolved.
NOTE: The dryer will continue to operate even while the indicator is lit, but poor airflow can impact dry times and overall performance. If there are other error issues during a cycle, the Check Vent indicator will not light up. Refer to the online “Troubleshooting” section.
Control Lock
The key icon will illuminate when controls are locked.
NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold Control Lock for at least 3 seconds.
OPTIONS
to select available options for your dryer. Not all cycles and options are
available on all models.
Wrinkle Prevent
If you will be unable to remove a load immediately, touch Wrinkle Prevent to
add up to 150 minutes of periodic tumbling to help reduce wrinkling. On steam
models, on some cycles, you may select the “+Steam” setting to add a short
steam cycle after 60 minutes to help smooth out wrinkles.
Reduce Static (on some models)
Touch to add this option to selected Sensor Cycles. The dryer will
automatically tumble, pause, and introduce a small amount of moisture into the
load to help reduce static. This option adds approximately 3 minutes to the
total cycle time.
Steam (steam models only)
Steam adds steam to the end of certain Sensor Cycles to help smooth wrinkles.
It is not available on Sanitize, Delicates, Steam Refresh, or Timed Cycles
(Timed Dry, Quick Dry). Steam can be used with High or Medium heat settings.
This option adds approximately 15 minutes to the total cycle time.
Cycle Signal
Use this to turn the signal indicating the end of a drying cycle on or off.
Touch Cycle Signal to turn sounds on or off.
Control Lock
Use to lock the controls of the dryer and avoid an unintended change in cycle
options or preferences during a drying cycle. Touch and hold Control Lock for
3 seconds to lock or unlock the controls of the dryer. During this time, the
LED display will count down “3-2-1.” Once the controls are locked, the Control
Lock icon will illuminate.
NOTE: The Control Lock function may be enabled when recovering from a power
failure. To unlock the control, touch and hold Control Lock for at least 3
seconds.
Extra Power
The Extra Power option can be used with both Sensor and Timed Dry Cycles.
Press the Cycle Control knob to activate the Extra Power option, which
provides an additional 10 minutes of cycle time (including additional heat and
tumbling, where applicable). When Extra Power is activated, the Cycle Control
knob will illuminate and the estimated time remaining on the display will show
an additional
10 minutes.
Not all features, cycles, and options are available on all models. Appearance may vary.
NOTE: The control panel features a sensitive surface that responds to a light touch of your finger. To ensure your selections are registered, touch the control panel with your fingertip, not your fingernail. When selecting a setting or option, simply touch its name.
Online Ordering Information
For detailed installation instructions and maintenance information, winter
storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with
your machine.For information on any of the following items, the full cycle
guide, warranty, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for
use and installation, please visit https://www.maytag.com/owners, or in
Canada https://www.maytag.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service
call.
United States:
- 1–800–344–1274
- Maytag Brand Appliances
- Customer eXperience Center
- 553 Benson Road
- Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692
Canada:
- 1–800–688–2002
- Maytag Brand Appliances
- Customer eXperience Centre
- 200–6750 Century Ave.
- Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7