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What Do I Attach My Maytag Gas Dryer Grounding Wire To?
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Owners Manual - Page 2
The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
2 IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.
Owners Manual - Page 3
... plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to prevent property damage...of re or explosion, or to efficiently dry laundry.
Check Your Vent System for final product ...attached to do not use a gas detector approved by a quali ed installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other appliance.
- do if you use any electrical...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... contact the dealer from whom you are unable to an Off area when the dryer is helpful when drying items that has ever had any type of oil on ordering, please refer to the front page of fire, electric shock, or injury to rest on the back wall of the drying rack...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... inside out to remove lint. Removing Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation Care
Operate your fingers. 2. Clean lint screen. This includes clearing piles of laundry in gas supply line. 3. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. Wet lint...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Changing the Drum Light
(on the supply line?
■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Remove the cover. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Disconnect wiring. 3. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. Gas Dryers
1.
The dryer will not start in gas supply line.
3. Open...
Owners Manual - Page 11
..., air filters or water filters. You can be provided by a Maytag designated service company. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... Instructions. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is not level.
See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to 1" (2.54 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)
■ Wire stripper (for a garage installation. Check that opens to support...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... required. The opening (such as the dryer exhaust opening side-swing door D.
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the electrical connection is available for recessed area...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... or SRDT and be used when the appliance is properly installed and grounded in doubt as to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... 1R3 CANADA.
■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the above codes standard may be grounded. Connect to do so can result in a risk of dryer's final location.
WARNING: Improper connection of least resistance...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
...result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Only
Power Supply Cord
Direct Wire
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. External ground conductor screw C. Clamp section D.
A
B
C D
A.
Strain...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
..., 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
*If local codes do not permit the use of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.
4-wire connection: Power Supply...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... end together and tighten screw, as shown.
1. External ground conductor screw -
Remove neutral ground wire from end of 3-wire connections. Squeeze hooked ends together. 1. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. C
E
D
A. Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Center silver-colored terminal block screw...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
...Neutral (white or center wire)
E A
A.
Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. B
C
D
F E D
A. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Bend ends of wires into slot of the other wires to neutral wire. Tighten screw. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Ground wire (green or bare) of...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... terminal block screws. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). External ground conductor screw
C. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
F
E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
3. Tighten screws.
4. You have completed your electrical connections. Connect the other power...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... or metal foil vent. ■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be
used. If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. B
A
4" 10.2 cm
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
DURASAFE™ vent products... vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is not plugged with lint.
■ Replace any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of a building.
Installation Instructions - Page 12
... available for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors...of the mobile home structure and must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the rear of the dryer. Select the type best for purchase. B
C
D
A
E
F G
B
A. Vent length necessary to ...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
... vent to exhaust hood. Use the straightest path possible. See "Determine vent path" in dryer. To protect the floor, use . Examine the leveling legs. Level Dryer
Check the levelness of the dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in the flexible
gas line. 4. Use a wrench to achieve the best drying performance. Connect Vent
1. Check that will...
Installation Instructions - Page 14
... left side of slots. Remove top screws from cabinet. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to dryer door so that door strike aligns with door catch (B). Slide door up so screws are in bottom of cabinet. Tighten screws. Attach door hinges to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs (D) on top of cabinet.
9. Remove door...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
...an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start , check the following :
9. For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following :
3.
If you do not feel heat, cancel cycle and ... there is level. When the dryer has been running or "On" position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on.
■ ...
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