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Question posted by sharonlentz on July 21st, 2012

Our Maytag Model Med9700sbo Wont Start It Says Sensing, What Does That Mean?

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Use and Care Guide - Page 3

...how to reduce the chance of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow instructions. This is removed from the... materials. ■ Clean lint screen before or after each load. ■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding... either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important...

Use and Care Guide - Page 4

...whom you placing the dryer on a pedestal. The pedestal will need to the dryer must end in several colors. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Pedestal Height...parts are available in ring terminals or spade terminals with clothes dryers. Optional pedestal (15.5" [39.4 cm] model shown) The pedestals are included. You will need to ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 5

See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to open fully. 38" (96.52 cm) *31½" (80 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for wall, door and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing should be considered. The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered. ■ A level...

Use and Care Guide - Page 6

... bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. 6 Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer The dimensions shown are required. 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 9"* (22.9 cm) 5"** 31¹ ₂" 1"* 1" 27" 1" (12.7 cm) (80.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing...

Use and Care Guide - Page 7

....7 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) 1" (2.5 cm) Mobile home - Mobile home installations require: ■ Metal exhaust system hardware, which is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground ...the dryer. Only It is your dryer, you will be used , it here. ■ This dryer is permanently connected to an individual branch circuit. Electrical Requirements ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 8

... a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for electric current. grounding conductor can result in accordance with the circuit conductors and connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with clothes dryers. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft...

Use and Care Guide - Page 9

... is recommended that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to an individual branch circuit. ■ This dryer is within reach of electric shock. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of...

Use and Care Guide - Page 10

...must be connected to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Securely tighten all electrical connections. Disconnect power. 2. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw B ...Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to center terminal (silver). Connect neutral wire (...

Use and Care Guide - Page 11

... cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on the power supply cord is not available) Electrical Connection Options If your type of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to ...permit the connection of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in...

Use and Care Guide - Page 16

...Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to avoid crushing and kinking. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Box hood style Flexible metal vent ■ Flexible metal vents are...vent. If using an existing vent system ■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. Do not use a plastic vent. ■ Do not install flexible metal vent in reduced...

Use and Care Guide - Page 19

... made, remove the corner posts and cardboard. Screw the legs into its final location. Slide the dryer on the cardboard. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. (On gas models) Check that the vent is no kinks in dryer. Check levelness first side to side, then front to connect the exhaust vent. Place cardboard...

Use and Care Guide - Page 22

... fuses or circuit breakers for heat. Dispose of your tools. 3. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. If you have not tripped. If the dryer will go back through the steps to remove any protective film or...

Use and Care Guide - Page 23

... death, explosion, or fire. This manual covers several different models. Follow these basic steps to follow these instructions can completely remove oil. Failure to start your dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that has ever had any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY...

Use and Care Guide - Page 24

... is automatically sensing the dryness level of the end dryness level. Cool Down makes the loads easier to select another cycle and Dryness Level. Follow package instructions. ■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as they are available. ■ If desired, add a fabric softener sheet. Once an Automatic cycle has started, the Extra...

Use and Care Guide - Page 25

...Laundry is selected. See the following Automatic preset cycle settings chart. Extra Care Feature The Extra Care feature light illuminates when this cycle to get High heat for heavyweight mixed loads,... if a wet item has not been detected within 10 minutes, the Sensing light will also be on your dryer with the Cycle Complete light. Control Locked The Control Locked light illuminates when...

Use and Care Guide - Page 27

Your dryer may vary from the model shown and may...This chart shows examples of drying rack to complete drying. B A A. Dryer back panel 27 Cycle End Signal The Cycle End Signal produces an audible sound when the ...complete drying, if needed to secure over the edge of moisture items hold ) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second). Front edge 2. Select a Manual cycle, and choose a ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 30

...maytag.ca Dryer Operation Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to check air movement. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Use a time-delay fuse. ■ Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■ Was the Start...with lint, restricting air movement? Clean out pockets before each load. When balled up ? Dryer Results Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are intact and...

Use and Care Guide - Page 32

... complete model and serial number of a service call 1-800-901-2042, or visit us at www.maytag.com/accessories. To locate factory specified parts in Canada. Maytag®... line dryer connector installation kit 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 6 ft (1.8 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp Dryer vent lint brush All-purpose appliance cleaner Laundry supply ...

Use and Care Guide - Page 33

... is designed to better help can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product. In Canada, call 1-800-688-9900. Dealer ...or repair house fuses or to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use . 4. ITEMS MAYTAG WILL NOT PAY FOR 1. You can be provided by calling Maytag. Any food loss due to determine if another warranty...

Use and Care Guide - Page 60

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