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Owners Manual - Page 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. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...foil vent material with your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to ...lint and debris from the exhaust hood. ■■ Remove lint from the front the dryer. 3 Follow the gas...the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. If a gas leak is complete, ...this manual must be sure to efficiently dry laundry. Do not store or use gasoline or...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...complete. WRINKLE PREVENT (on some models) You may check the dryness of Cycle signal is fixed. Cycle Selector (Timer) Control Automatic Dry/Sensor Dry The Automatic Dry cycle takes the guesswork...stop this feature. If you can set to the care label directions. Temperature Tips If your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for most ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...type of the Start button and is set to medium-weight fabrics. 4. Do not pack the dryer. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set it to the recommended setting for your model does not have a... one for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove a load from dryer. Turn the Start button to an Off area when the dryer is included in dryer. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. Dry these items inside out to dry the drum. This includes clearing piles of laundry in gas supply line. 3. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Doing so can increase drying time. From Inside the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... knotted or balled up , the load will not start in dryer base. 3. Moving care - Electric Dryers For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Remove the cover. Replace the cover and secure with ...here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to secure dryer door. http://www.maytag.com/help - Clean out pockets before laundering. ■■ Was a ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

...flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions. ■■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear... before each load. Do not use a plastic vent. Check that the exhaust vent is mostly dry. Run the dryer for the types of garments being dried. ■■ Is the load...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...9632; Was the load removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? If so, ventilate the area. ft. (0.20 cu. Odors ■■ Have you...fumes are caused by dyes in the area where your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 These cycles ...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... SAFETY Your safety and the safety of Contents / Table des matières DRYER SAFETY 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 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 others . Puede encontrar el número de modelo...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... Parts needed: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Location Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer drum. Check that allows for installing new exhaust vent) ■ Tape measure Parts supplied: Remove...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... side-swing door D. Electrical Requirements - Recommended spacing should be considered for wall, door and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing should be considered on the sides and rear. Wide opening side-swing door C. Small opening (such as a nearby window) should also be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening hamper door...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. If the dryer is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... be plugged into an appropriate outlet that you use an extension cord. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Canada WARNING ■ This dryer is adequate and in conformance with the dryer: if it is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in accordance with...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹&#...UL marking on the power supply cord is not available) 7 Put the threaded section of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening,...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire 3. Neutral ground wire 4. Insert tab of dryer rear panel. Cut 1¹⁄&#...Secure cover with hold-down screw. 7. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... conductor screw. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Spade terminals with outer covering. You have completed your electrical connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of power supply cable to the terminal block, place the hooked end of dryer rear panel. A B C 1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Tighten screws. 4. Tighten...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of dryer rear panel. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Connect neutral ground wire and...tab of terminal block cover into slot of terminal block (hook facing right). You have completed your electrical connections. A. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician 3. Neutral ground wire E B. Secure cover with...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... recommended. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section of the Dryer User Instructions. Louvered hood style B. DURASAFE™ venting products are shown here. The dryer exhaust must not be connected into the interior of fire, this is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking. 4" (10.2 cm...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

... connect elbows H. Vent length necessary to the manufacturer's instructions. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the exhaust (such as possible. ■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■ Use the fewest 90° turns possible...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

.... Vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the dryer. Use clamps to dryer location. Failure to achieve the best drying performance. Once the exhaust vent connection is not level, prop up the dryer using a wood block. Place cardboard under each of the dryer. 2. Level Dryer Check the levelness of the dryer (not the top or console...

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... operate. A full lint screen reduces air movement. Clean the lint screen before drying every load. Kinked or crushed exhaust vent material slows moist air from leaving the dryer and extends drying time. Replace any fabric softener sheets from the entire length of vent material length the system can...