How are the baffles attached to the tumbler? Is it by screws or do they snap in to place? I can not find any manual that will discribe this in detail.
Cannot find any info using the given Model Number.
Could it be that it is actually a MDE5500AYW
Please check it.
Yes that is the model #
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Here is a service manual
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16023110.pdf
Manual says they are help in by screws, see Page6-4