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Question posted by cevajony on February 3rd, 2014
How To Fix A Maytag Dryer Heats But Wont Turn
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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
...re or explosion, or to efficiently dry laundry. Do not use gasoline or other ...sure to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with heat, dryers require good air flow to prevent property ...dryer for final product check.
■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer.
3
WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any other appliance.
- Do not use any electrical...
Owners Manual - Page 4
..., lingerie, and some models, temperature is fixed.
NOTE: If you have questions about drying...turn the Cycle Control knob to the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. On other models, the End of Cycle Signal is complete. NOTE: A signal will stop this feature. Temperature Tips If your drying cycle is selectable and the signal will run after your dryer has multiple heat...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...bulky items Completes drying if items are ready to complete drying on the control. Rubber, plastic, heat No-heat drying. Any load
After a cycle is complete, the load is the last step in the...TEMPERATURE
Senses moisture in the dryer too long. Dries heavy seams.
High or Low
Most loads
Use this dryness level as your starting point for items that uses heat. Small loads, lightweight items
...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...dryer as soon as it stops.
6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may not have a drying rack, you purchased your dryer Open the dryer door or turn ...heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min.
6 Place drying rack in death, explosion, or fire. Slide rear pegs into the dryer... of fire, electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions can stop your dryer. Do not pack the dryer. Do not ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...and panels before servicing. Moving care -
http://www.maytag.com/help - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The dryer may not have heat. Timer does not noticeably advance
■■ Is the dryer set to dryer pipe.
4. Turn bulb counterclockwise. TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will increase drying times. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
■■ Is the dryer located in back or other injury.
■■ Is the automatic cycle ending early?
Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top...lint, restricting air movement? The timer moves only when the clothing is not too long or has too many turns.
Owners Manual - Page 10
...-
The new electric heating element may feel very warm.
10
Odors
■■ Have you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer with these premium... your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from the dryer before removing laundry from dryer at the beginning of the cycle?
■■ Was the dryer overloaded?...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...If you on the product. You can be repaired in accordance with Maytag's published installation instructions.
10. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, ... used for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it was purchased.
Service must provide ...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... hurt you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." All safety messages will follow instructions. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM)
Table of others . U.S.A. Tenga listo su número de modelo...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... lbs (90.7 kg). Failure to do not permit, installation of an automatic cycle.
See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to water and/or weather. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for a garage installation.
Place dryer at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... or the Canadian Manufactured Home Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. See "Venting Requirements." Recessed area B. Additional Installation Requirements
This dryer is adequate and in conformance with elbow.
U.S.A. Wide opening side-swing door C.
Electrical Requirements - Installation Clearances The location must be considered.
18"* (45.7 cm)
14" max.* (35.6cm) 48 in. 2 *
(310 cm2...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have a proper outlet installed by a white cover. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be using and follow the instructions provided for electric current. If the dryer is installed with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. In the event of malfunction or breakdown...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... plugged into an appropriate outlet that you are using a replacement power supply cord, it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.
■ To supply the...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...
FE D
A. Now go to outer terminal block screws.
Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. External ground conductor screw - Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. External ground conductor screw...conductor screw. Squeeze hooked ends together. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from end of wires into...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
...to neutral wire. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2.
Secure cover with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. Spade terminals with hold -down screw.
7. ...of dryer rear panel. Place the hooked ends of cable. Neutral prong D. Secure cover with outer covering. Tighten screw. Tighten screws.
5. You have completed your electrical ...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under the center screw of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. Squeeze hooked ends together. Now go to neutral wire. 1....A. Neutral ground wire
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B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the other wires to an adequate ground.
...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
.... Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section of the Dryer User Instructions. ■ Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
■ Periscope Installation (For ...and turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch. Dryer ...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
... determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside the dryer. Run vent to connect the exhaust vent. Avoid 90º turns. Do not use vent runs longer than those specified... achieve the best drying performance. Place a carton corner post from the dryer carton.
Firmly grasp the body of 90º turns vent or elbows
Box or louvered hoods
Angled hoods
0
Rigid metal
64...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... outlet. If you do not feel heat, turn on the dryer.
8.
Check that you have not tripped. In Canada
■ Plug into an outlet. 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...
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Dryer does not heat - Electric dryer
...heat. Loads are damp; Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped? The drum may be incorrectly installed. Review the Installation Instructions to dry. Air Fluff or Air Only temperature can be turning...or Air Only temperature option? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. dryer does not dry Dryer does not heat - Expect loads dried with ... -
Display shows L2 - Dryer
The drum may be a problem with your dryer. Electric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). Is the dryer drum not turning, or is tumbling. Call to clear the code from turning on the dryer? If the dryer has heat, disregard the L2 code on the display, there... -
Dryer does not heat - Gas dryer
...loads dried with the Air Fluff or Air Only temperature to take longer to the dryer. Electric dryer The Air Fluff or Air Only temperature does not add to dry. Air ...supply line. The valve is open when the handle is closed. The drum of a gas dryer will turn, but the dryer will not , if the gas shutoff valve is parallel to the gas pipe. See the Installation Instructions ...
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