Dryer care, Warning, Cleaning the dryer location – Maytag Epic W10139629A User Manual
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4. Close the door.
5. Select a Manual cycle, and choose a temperature or Air Only (see following chart). Items 
containing foam, rubber or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using the Air Only 
temperature setting.
6. You must select a time by pressing the MANUAL DRY TIME (- or +) buttons. Reset time as
needed to complete drying. Refer to the following table.
7. Press (and hold) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second).
NOTE: You must remove rack for normal tumbling. Do not use automatic cycles with the 
drying rack.
This chart shows examples of items that can be rack dried and the suggested cycle, 
temperature setting and drying time. Actual drying time will depend on the amount of 
moisture items hold.
*(Minutes) Reset time to complete drying, if needed.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the flow of combustion and 
ventilation air.
Cleaning the Lint Screen
Every load cleaning
The lint screen is located in the door opening of the dryer. A screen blocked by lint can 
increase drying time.
To clean
1. Pull the lint screen straight up. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or 
wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
IMPORTANT:
■
Do not run the dryer with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. Doing so 
can cause overheating and damage to both the dryer and fabrics.
■
If lint falls off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and 
remove the lint. See “Venting Requirements.”
As needed cleaning
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup 
can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is 
completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer. 
Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes 
clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash
1. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers.
2. Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water.
Rack Dry
Setting
Temp.
Time*
Wool Sweaters
Block to shape and lay flat on the rack
Timed Dry
Low
60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Cotton or polyester fiber filled
Timed Dry
Low
60
Stuffed toys or pillows
Foam rubber filled
Timed Dry
Air Only
(no heat)
90
Sneakers or canvas shoes
Timed Dry
Air Only
(no heat)
90
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as 
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor 
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.