Maytag MED6230HW how to clean the dryer drum
When the drum needs cleaning.
Steps
- Rub the drum with a soft cloth and a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water.
- Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel.
- Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry the drum. Alternatively, clean the drum with a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle and dry it with a second microfiber towel.
Source: Dryer Care: Cleaning the dryer interior Source: Dryer Care: Cleaning the dryer interior, p. 27
Other MED6230HW procedures
- How to clean the lint screenBefore or after every load. The lint screen is in the door opening of the dryer.
- How to wash the lint screen with a brushEvery 6 months, or more often if the screen clogs from residue. Detergent and fabric softener residue can lengthen drying times or stop the dryer before the load is dry.
- How to change the drum light bulbOn models with a drum light, when the bulb needs replacing.
- How to level the dryerWhen the dryer is not level. The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly.
- How to remove and replace the dryer doorOnly when removal is necessary; removing the door is not suggested for normal use. Make sure the dryer is off and cool. The door is heavy.
- How to remove and install the base trimOn models with base trim, such as before moving the dryer.
- How to prepare the dryer for non-use or storageBefore a vacation or an extended period without using the dryer.
- How to prepare a cord-connected dryer for movingBefore moving a dryer that connects with a power supply cord.
Sources
- Dryer Installation and Care Instructions Manual. Whirlpool Corporation (Maytag). Document W11555818, revision Rev A, 88 pages, en-US. maytag.com (PDF). Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.