User Guide
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...large or heavy loads. No-heat drying. Helps to avoid wrinkling. Any Low or Medium heat depending on fabrics in the dryer too long. ® DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS This information covers several different models. High Dries items to handle. Any Medium or High High Low or Ex...Completes drying if items are still damp. Thoroughly dries denims. Thoroughly dries extra-heavy items. Gently dries delicate items. Periodically starts and stops dryer, tumbling the load to smooth out wrinkles, such as thick towels or robes Any load Any load Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics ...
...large or heavy loads. No-heat drying. Helps to avoid wrinkling. Any Low or Medium heat depending on fabrics in the dryer too long. ® DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTIONS This information covers several different models. High Dries items to handle. Any Medium or High High Low or Ex...Completes drying if items are still damp. Thoroughly dries denims. Thoroughly dries extra-heavy items. Gently dries delicate items. Periodically starts and stops dryer, tumbling the load to smooth out wrinkles, such as thick towels or robes Any load Any load Rubber, plastic, heat-sensitive fabrics ...
User Guide
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... PREVENT setting is selected, but only if the End of periodic unheated tumbling after the automatic cycle. On others the End of the dryer user instructions or contact the dealer from whom you are still damp after the cycle ends. The control senses the moisture level in your... service numbers located on , the signal sounds every few minutes. The drying rack is on the front page of Cycle Signal is fixed. Your dryer uses the electronic SENSOR DRY system. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the End of load, and temperature setting. IntelliDry ®SENSOR ...
... PREVENT setting is selected, but only if the End of periodic unheated tumbling after the automatic cycle. On others the End of the dryer user instructions or contact the dealer from whom you are still damp after the cycle ends. The control senses the moisture level in your... service numbers located on , the signal sounds every few minutes. The drying rack is on the front page of Cycle Signal is fixed. Your dryer uses the electronic SENSOR DRY system. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the End of load, and temperature setting. IntelliDry ®SENSOR ...
Technical Education
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ML-4 TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTENNIAL™ ELECTRIC & GAS DRYERS MODELS: MED5900TW0 MGD5900TW0 MED5800TW0 MGD5800TW0 MED5700TW0 MGD5700TW0 MED5600TW0 MGD5600TW0 MED5500TW0 MGD5500TW0 JOB AID 8178629
ML-4 TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTENNIAL™ ELECTRIC & GAS DRYERS MODELS: MED5900TW0 MGD5900TW0 MED5800TW0 MGD5800TW0 MED5700TW0 MGD5700TW0 MED5600TW0 MGD5600TW0 MED5500TW0 MGD5500TW0 JOB AID 8178629
Technical Education
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... that will enable the In-Home Service Professional to the "Use and Care Guide," or "Tech Sheet" provided with the dryer. ii - The Wiring Diagrams and Strip Circuits used for any repairs made on the model being serviced, refer to properly ...assumes no responsibility for training purposes only. The objectives of the Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers. Copyright © 2007, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - FORWARD This Maytag Job Aid, "Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers" (Part No.8178629), provides the InHome Service Professional with information on the ...
... that will enable the In-Home Service Professional to the "Use and Care Guide," or "Tech Sheet" provided with the dryer. ii - The Wiring Diagrams and Strip Circuits used for any repairs made on the model being serviced, refer to properly ...assumes no responsibility for training purposes only. The objectives of the Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers. Copyright © 2007, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - FORWARD This Maytag Job Aid, "Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers" (Part No.8178629), provides the InHome Service Professional with information on the ...
Technical Education
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... 1-2 Model & Serial Number Label & Tech Sheet Locations 1-3 Specifications 1-4 INSTALLATION INFORMATION 2-1 Installation Instructions 2-1 PRODUCT OPERATION 3-1 Dryer Use 3-1 Dryer Care 3-4 Troubleshooting 3-6 COMPONENT ACCESS 4-1 Component Locations 4-1 Removing The Control Panel Components 4-2 Removing The Door Switch And Cabinet Front...TCO) (Gas Models Only 4-13 Removing The Thermal Cutoff (TCO), Heater, And Inlet Thermistor/ High-Limit Thermostat (Electric Models Only 4-14 Removing The Flame Sensor And Gas Burner Assembly (Gas Models Only 4-16 Removing The Moisture Sensor And...
... 1-2 Model & Serial Number Label & Tech Sheet Locations 1-3 Specifications 1-4 INSTALLATION INFORMATION 2-1 Installation Instructions 2-1 PRODUCT OPERATION 3-1 Dryer Use 3-1 Dryer Care 3-4 Troubleshooting 3-6 COMPONENT ACCESS 4-1 Component Locations 4-1 Removing The Control Panel Components 4-2 Removing The Door Switch And Cabinet Front...TCO) (Gas Models Only 4-13 Removing The Thermal Cutoff (TCO), Heater, And Inlet Thermistor/ High-Limit Thermostat (Electric Models Only 4-14 Removing The Flame Sensor And Gas Burner Assembly (Gas Models Only 4-16 Removing The Moisture Sensor And...
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iv - Page DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 Diagnostics 6-1 Diagnostic Guide 6-1 Less Dry Test 6-1 Diagnostic Test 6-1 Component Tests 6-3 Troubleshooting 6-9 Troubleshooting Guide 6-9 Troubleshooting 6-10 WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS 7-1 Electric Dryers 7-1 Wiring Diagram 7-1 Strip Circuits 7-3 Gas Dryers 7-4 Wiring Diagram 7-4 Strip Circuits 7-6 -
iv - Page DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 Diagnostics 6-1 Diagnostic Guide 6-1 Less Dry Test 6-1 Diagnostic Test 6-1 Component Tests 6-3 Troubleshooting 6-9 Troubleshooting Guide 6-9 Troubleshooting 6-10 WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS 7-1 Electric Dryers 7-1 Wiring Diagram 7-1 Strip Circuits 7-3 Gas Dryers 7-4 Wiring Diagram 7-4 Strip Circuits 7-6 -
Technical Education
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... appliance. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you what can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. GENERAL DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either...
... appliance. These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously injured if you what can kill or hurt you don't immediately follow instructions. GENERAL DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either...
Technical Education
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... PRODUCTION 41 = 41st Week PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER 1-2 White Q = White - MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER M E D 5 9 00 T W 0 BRAND M = Maytag ACCESS / FUEL T = Top Load F = Front Load W = Work Space E = Electric G = Gas H = Horizontal V = Vertical PRODUCT W = Washer D = Dryer T = Thin Twin P = Pedestal B = Combo C = Compact SERIES 1 = Innovation 2 = Commercial 3 = Compact 4 = Stack 5 = LEAP 6 = Oasis 7 = Merloni 8 = Horizon 9 = Duet/Combo PRICE POINT...
... PRODUCTION 41 = 41st Week PRODUCT SEQUENCE NUMBER 1-2 White Q = White - MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER M E D 5 9 00 T W 0 BRAND M = Maytag ACCESS / FUEL T = Top Load F = Front Load W = Work Space E = Electric G = Gas H = Horizontal V = Vertical PRODUCT W = Washer D = Dryer T = Thin Twin P = Pedestal B = Combo C = Compact SERIES 1 = Innovation 2 = Commercial 3 = Compact 4 = Stack 5 = LEAP 6 = Oasis 7 = Merloni 8 = Horizon 9 = Duet/Combo PRICE POINT...
Technical Education
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...; • • 1-4 Option 90 Min. Option 90 Min. SPECIFICATIONS Model Capacity (cu. ft.) GentIeBreeze™ Drying System Wrinkle Prevent Smooth BaIance™ Suspension DuraCushion™ Dryer Drum Interior Light Spill Guard Reversible Swing Door Commercial-Grade SteelReinforced Baseframe 360° Front & Rear Heat Seal High Torque Motor (1/3-HP) Front Serviceable 64...
...; • • 1-4 Option 90 Min. Option 90 Min. SPECIFICATIONS Model Capacity (cu. ft.) GentIeBreeze™ Drying System Wrinkle Prevent Smooth BaIance™ Suspension DuraCushion™ Dryer Drum Interior Light Spill Guard Reversible Swing Door Commercial-Grade SteelReinforced Baseframe 360° Front & Rear Heat Seal High Torque Motor (1/3-HP) Front Serviceable 64...
Technical Education
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... vent) • Pliers • Tape measure Parts supplied: Remove parts package from whom you purchased your dryer. nections) • Flat-blade screwdriver • Adjustable wrench that may be ordered by calling the dealer from dryer drum. Electric Models • Flat-blade screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Adjustable wrench that all parts were included...
... vent) • Pliers • Tape measure Parts supplied: Remove parts package from whom you purchased your dryer. nections) • Flat-blade screwdriver • Adjustable wrench that may be ordered by calling the dealer from dryer drum. Electric Models • Flat-blade screwdriver • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Adjustable wrench that all parts were included...
Technical Education
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... 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Failure to water and/or weather. The dryer must be vented to open fully. A gas dryer must not be installed or stored in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. See "Electrical Requirements," pages 2-4, 2-6, or 2-14. • A sturdy floor to reduce...automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended. Contact your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). This dryer has been tested for the exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either ...
... 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Failure to water and/or weather. The dryer must be vented to open fully. A gas dryer must not be installed or stored in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. See "Electrical Requirements," pages 2-4, 2-6, or 2-14. • A sturdy floor to reduce...automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended. Contact your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). This dryer has been tested for the exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either ...
Technical Education
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... available for mobile home installations. The opening (such as the dryer exhaust opening. 2-3 18" * (45.7 cm) 14" max.* (35.6cm) 48 in. 2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 24 in mobile homes to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety ... suitable for purchase from your dealer. • Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. • Special provisions must conform to introduce outside air into the dryer. The installation must be at least twice as large as a nearby window) should be made in .2* (155 cm2) 1 " 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" 5"* (2.5 cm) (73.66 cm...
... available for mobile home installations. The opening (such as the dryer exhaust opening. 2-3 18" * (45.7 cm) 14" max.* (35.6cm) 48 in. 2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) 24 in mobile homes to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety ... suitable for purchase from your dealer. • Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. • Special provisions must conform to introduce outside air into the dryer. The installation must be at least twice as large as a nearby window) should be made in .2* (155 cm2) 1 " 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" 5"* (2.5 cm) (73.66 cm...
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.... The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be sure that connect to an individual branch circuit. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS U.S.A. ONLY Electric Models Only It is your dryer, you must be used , it here. • If local codes do not permit the connection of ...fuse or circuit breaker is installed with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. If the dryer is recommended. Grounding through the neutral conductor is adequate. The wires that the electrical connection is permanently connected to install with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must end in...
.... The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be sure that connect to an individual branch circuit. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS U.S.A. ONLY Electric Models Only It is your dryer, you must be used , it here. • If local codes do not permit the connection of ...fuse or circuit breaker is installed with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. If the dryer is recommended. Grounding through the neutral conductor is adequate. The wires that the electrical connection is permanently connected to install with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must end in...
Technical Education
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... supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be either green or bare. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. Check with the circuit conductors and connected to whether the dryer is properly installed and grounded in a risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in accordance...equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the power supply cord: if it will reduce the risk of least resistance for electric current. The neutral conductor must be grounded. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The 4-wire power supply cord, at ...
... supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be either green or bare. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. Check with the circuit conductors and connected to whether the dryer is properly installed and grounded in a risk of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in accordance...equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the power supply cord: if it will reduce the risk of least resistance for electric current. The neutral conductor must be grounded. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The 4-wire power supply cord, at ...
Technical Education
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If you are in accordance with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to do so can result in death or electrical shock. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in length. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not modify the plug provided with the...
If you are in accordance with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to do so can result in death or electrical shock. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in length. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not modify the plug provided with the...
Technical Education
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.... Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. A B C A. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Reaching inside the strain relief. Strain relief threads 4. Put the threaded section of a cabinet-...strain relief). The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be Go to Section: connecting to "Optional 3-wire connection" section. 2-8 Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the...
.... Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. A B C A. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Reaching inside the strain relief. Strain relief threads 4. Put the threaded section of a cabinet-...strain relief). The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be Go to Section: connecting to "Optional 3-wire connection" section. 2-8 Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the...
Technical Education
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... (white or center wire) D.3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Neutral ground wire 4. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. A B C FE D A. Ground wire (green or bare) of 3-wire connections. E ...14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Tighten screws. 5. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Tighten screw. Ground prong D. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw....
... (white or center wire) D.3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Neutral ground wire 4. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. A B C FE D A. Ground wire (green or bare) of 3-wire connections. E ...14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Tighten screws. 5. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Tighten screw. Ground prong D. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw....
Technical Education
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... 5˝ (12.7 cm) of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. Shape ends of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Squeeze hooked ends together. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain...
... 5˝ (12.7 cm) of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. Shape ends of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Squeeze hooked ends together. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain...
Technical Education
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...center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together. Neutral prong D. Tighten screw. 3. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire 4. Spade ...to outer terminal block screws. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Tighten strain relief screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. E A A. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Connect the other power ...
...center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together. Neutral prong D. Tighten screw. 3. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire 4. Spade ...to outer terminal block screws. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Tighten strain relief screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connection. E A A. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Connect the other power ...
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...with hold -down screw. 6. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. B C B C D D A E E A A. You have completed your electrical connection. Insert tab of terminal block (hook facing right). Strip insulation back 1˝ (2.5 cm). Neutral ground...2. Tighten screw. Squeeze hooked end together. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements," page 2-17. 3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting ...
...with hold -down screw. 6. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. B C B C D D A E E A A. You have completed your electrical connection. Insert tab of terminal block (hook facing right). Strip insulation back 1˝ (2.5 cm). Neutral ground...2. Tighten screw. Squeeze hooked end together. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements," page 2-17. 3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting ...