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Question posted by satgrya on February 18th, 2014
Just Bought A Maytag Centennial Electric Dryer But It Wont Heat Up
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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
... neighbor's phone. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to efficiently dry laundry.
Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you use a gas detector approved by UL or ... the dryer plays a big role in good air flow.
■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch;...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... (Timer) Control
Automatic Dry/Sensor Dry The Automatic Dry cycle takes the guesswork out of the cycle.
It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to the type of fabric, size of load, and temperature setting. On some models, the End of the load.
■■ If the...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...dryness level removes more load moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. High or Low
Will run the dryer for automatic
Any
drying. such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items left in the ...time. Depending on model, temperature may want to reduce wrinkling. High Any High No heat
No heat No heat
5 Drying time varies
Low
lightweight items
based on fabric type, load size, and dryness...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...
(no heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min.
6 Select a Timed Dry cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Fire Hazard
No washer can result in dryer.
Place ...have all of fire, electric shock, or injury to rest on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
2. WARNING
DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...dryer door. Use masking tape to dryer pipe.
4.
Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1.
Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door.
http://www.maytag.com/help - Electric dryers...with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Moving care - If the dryer hasn't been used ? No heat
■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a ...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... or visit us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca.
The new electric heating element may feel very warm.
10
Items removed before the end of the cycle? ft. (0.20 cu. Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. For more high-quality items or to finish...
Owners Manual - Page 11
..., fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it . Expenses for travel and transportation ... other than normal, single-family household use of products not approved by a Maytag designated service company. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
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 and others are not...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... an automatic cycle. The wires 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. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. Failure to support the total weight...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
..., door and floor moldings.
■ Additional spacing should be considered on all local codes and ordinances. Side view - The opening (such as the dryer exhaust opening. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, and all mobile home installations. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is suitable...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...-gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of the terminal block. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. Grounding through the neutral conductor is manufactured ready to whether the dryer is properly grounded.
If the dryer is installed in a risk of the equipment- The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... installed and grounded in length. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is equipped with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
Canada
WARNING
■ This dryer is recommended. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in a risk of least resistance for...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... shock.
External ground conductor screw C. Hole below terminal block opening
3. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to green ground connector.
Securely tighten all electrical connections. Hole below terminal block opening C. Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Terminal block cover B. Hold-down
6
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
3&#...UL listed strain relief G. Put the threaded section of 3-wire connections. Electrical Connection Options
If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is required for...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. B. Tighten screw. Tighten screw. External ground conductor screw B.
External ground conductor screw - Neutral ... of direct wire cable under the center screw of power supply cord under the screw of dryer rear panel. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of outer covering from external ground conductor screw.
Strip 5" (12...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... cover into a hook shape.
1" (2.5
cm)
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
When connecting to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. Ring terminals G. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Bend ends of wires into slot of the terminal block. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... determined by a qualified electrician
3. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Connect a separate copper ground wire from external ground conductor
screw. Remove... cover with hold -down screw.
6. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical connections.
Secure cover with hold -down screw.
6. Tighten screw. ...
Installation Instructions - Page 14
...side of
hinges (D). Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to separate it is over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door
A
and gently lift to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs (D)...from cabinet side of hinges (C).
B
6. Be certain to dryer door so that the larger hole is on
the side where hinges were just removed. Open dryer door. Insert screws into hole and secure with screw.
...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... of your tools. See "Level Dryer." 6. Turn on the dryer.
8. This odor is common when the heating element is not
crushed or kinked. 5. Complete Installation
1. 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...
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