1 Remove the lint screen from the dryer. If you are unsure how to remove the lint trap, refer to your owner's manual, as removal directions vary among Maytag models.
2 Use your fingers to remove large chunks of lint from the lint screen. You should remove the lint from the lint trap after every load.
3 Run the lint screen under the faucet. Use hot water and thoroughly wet down both sides.
4 Scrub both sides of the lint screen with a wet nylon scrub brush. Rinse the screen again under hot water to remove loosened buildup. Allow the lint screen to air-dry on a towel before putting it back inside of the dryer.
5 Make a paste of powdered laundry soap and warm water into a small bowl. Use three parts powdered detergent to one part water. Stir with a spoon until a paste forms.
6 Dip a soft rag into the paste. Wipe down the entire interior of the dirty Maytag dryer with the rag and paste. Apply more paste to the cloth as needed.
7 Rinse the interior of the dryer with a damp rag to remove the paste.
8 Dry a load of damp towels in the Maytag dryer. Run a complete dry cycle to remove any residue left inside.
9 Wipe down the exterior of the dryer with a rag moistened with all-purpose household cleaner. You can also use the household cleaner to remove certain stains from the interior of the dryer. Make sure the cleaner you are using is noninflammable.
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Instructions-
- 1 Remove the lint screen from the dryer. If you are unsure how to remove the lint trap, refer to your owner's manual, as removal directions vary among Maytag models.
- 2 Use your fingers to remove large chunks of lint from the lint screen. You should remove the lint from the lint trap after every load.
- 3 Run the lint screen under the faucet. Use hot water and thoroughly wet down both sides.
- 4 Scrub both sides of the lint screen with a wet nylon scrub brush. Rinse the screen again under hot water to remove loosened buildup. Allow the lint screen to air-dry on a towel before putting it back inside of the dryer.
- 5 Make a paste of powdered laundry soap and warm water into a small bowl. Use three parts powdered detergent to one part water. Stir with a spoon until a paste forms.
- 6 Dip a soft rag into the paste. Wipe down the entire interior of the dirty Maytag dryer with the rag and paste. Apply more paste to the cloth as needed.
- 7 Rinse the interior of the dryer with a damp rag to remove the paste.
- 8 Dry a load of damp towels in the Maytag dryer. Run a complete dry cycle to remove any residue left inside.
- 9 Wipe down the exterior of the dryer with a rag moistened with all-purpose household cleaner. You can also use the household cleaner to remove certain stains from the interior of the dryer. Make sure the cleaner you are using is noninflammable.