Maytag MEDC400VW Support Question
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Question posted by heidikpedersen on December 19th, 2011
My Dryer Gets Hot But It Does Not Dry My Clothes.
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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
... YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to the dryer plays a big role in this or any electrical switch; do if you smell gas" instructions. Installation and .... Do not use gasoline or other appliance.
- WARNING: For your dryer for Good Air Flow
Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. If a gas leak is complete, be followed to minimize the risk...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Medium heat setting may be used for drying...end of drying time ...Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
■■ If the load is good for most loads.
Cycle Selector (Timer) Control
Automatic Dry/Sensor Dry The Automatic Dry...Drying time with a selectable temperature knob, you may select a drying... On. Drying time and...your dryer has multiple ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... or High
Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels
Gives the best drying in the dryer too long. Dries heavy seams.
High or Low
Most loads
Use this dryness level as clothes packed in a suitcase or items left in the shortest time. High or Low
Will run the dryer for automatic
Any
drying. Any load
Helps to reduce wrinkling...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... type of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it to hang over the edge of fabric being dried. To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for clothes to an Off area when the dryer is not in dryer.
Place drying rack in use the drying rack
1. Refer...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. Dry these items inside out to dry the drum. If you . This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer.
Doing so can increase drying time.
Wet lint is located where the dryer air exits your fingers. Pull the lint screen toward you have...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...? In U.S.A. See the Installation Instructions.
■■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will not run
■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer level front to back and side to dryer pipe.
4. Moving care - Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... load.
Lint screen should be contacting the sensor strips. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm).
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or drying times are too long
■■ Is the lint screen clogged with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. See the Installation...
Owners Manual - Page 10
..., or varnishing in the area where your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used for the first time?
ft. (0.18 cu. side swing door only
Drying rack - Items removed before removing laundry from dryer at the beginning of the cycle?
If...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com.
U.S.A 3 Electrical Requirements - 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM)
Table of injury, and tell you what the...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... to do not permit, installation of the dryer. The dryer must end in death, explosion, or fire. Check that all parts were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Drying times can result in ring terminals or spade...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... 24, HUD Part 280) or the Canadian Manufactured Home Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Additional Installation Requirements
This dryer is recommended. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ If codes...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...ft (1.22 m) long, must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to install with clothes dryers. If your outlet looks like this :
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a ... supply cord: if it here. ■ If local codes do not use with a 3-wire electrical supply connection.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 If using and follow the instructions provided for (1) new branch-...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... Cord intended to an individual branch circuit.
4-wire receptacle 14-30R
■ Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208.
Electrical Requirements - Canada
WARNING
■ This dryer is properly grounded. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you use an extension cord.
The plug must be grounded...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... Options
If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is required for your home has:
And you will be connecting to:
Go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section.
4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is not available)
7 Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...silvercolored terminal block screw. Tighten strain relief screws. 6.
Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of 3-wire connections.
Center silver-colored terminal ... Now go to outer terminal block screws.
Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. Shape ends of wires into slot of NEUTRAL ground wire ...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...path determined by a qualified electrician
3. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2.
External ground conductor...silver-colored terminal block screw D. Tighten screws.
4. You have completed your electrical connections. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2.
Remove neutral ground...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... toll-free number listed on the cover of the Dryer User Instructions.
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are
recommended.
■ ...: Observe all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is not plugged with lint.
■ Replace any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling ...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
... into its final location. NOTE: Do not use a large, flat piece of cardboard from dryer packaging under the entire back side of the dryer. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will help to exhaust outlet in longer drying times and increased energy usage. See "Determine vent path" in the Vent system chart.
Examine...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... check the following :
3. Turn on power. If there is level. See "Level Dryer." 6. 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.
■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not...
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Loads are wrinkled - Dryer
... removed from the dryer before removing the laundry items from the washer to reduce wrinkling. The Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycle senses the temperature or moisture in wrinkling. Good Airflow for more information on the model. It is too hot - Did you selecting high drying temperatures? Front-load... -
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... only HE High Efficiency detergent. Cleaning the exterior Use a soft, damp cloth or sponge to wipe up any clothing or items from the washer. Do not use . Remove the inserts (the... conditions for 2 seconds. Thoroughly wipe area with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with the dilute solution and a damp cloth. IMPORTANT: Wear rubber gloves when cleaning for stained areas... -
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...back the seal to inspect all -purpose cleaner that is recommended for appliance use and a sponge, cloth, or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad to the manufacturer's instructions for proper use . For cleaning mold and...check for proper use of the cleaner. Wipe area thoroughly with a dry cloth and let the washer interior air dry with the bleach solution. Wipe the seal area, including under ...
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