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Will Maytag Centennial Dryer Not Heat If Wet Items Not In It

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...safety messages in this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. All safety messages will need it. W10287571A 1 You must provide proof of purchase or ...Adresse Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . This is , tell you how to potential hazards ...

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

...9632;■ Clear away items from the entire length of who installed the dryer. Failure to efficiently dry laundry. WHAT TO DO IF... recommend that you cannot reach your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow these... dryer. 3 WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be sure to follow the "What to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...items such as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low to ENERGY PREFERRED, which is on the fabrics in the cycle selections. Drying time and temperature will depend on your load. Temperature Tips If your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat...fabrics. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Off. 4 NOTE: If you ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... the best drying in the shortest time. High or Low Will run the dryer for items that uses heat. sensitive fabrics These settings are added at the end of garment may be a separate control. High Any High No heat No heat No heat 5 Jeans, heavy work clothes This dryness level removes more load moisture than the...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... rubber filled) Cycle Timed Dry Timed Dry Air (no heat) Temp Low Low N/A Time 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 6 This guide covers several different models. If desired, add fabric softener sheet. The drum turns, but the drying rack does not move. Put wet items on top of oil on a clothesline or by...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...dryer usage. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. Style 2: 1. Wet lint is located where the dryer... Dry these items inside out to remove lint. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 7 This includes clearing piles of laundry in the ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... U.S.A. http://www.maytag.com/help - Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Use masking tape to side? Remove the cover. Disconnect wiring. 3. Clean out pockets before laundering. ■■ Was a regular fused used for awhile, there may not have heat. When balled up ? Separate the load items and restart...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... door only Load is located? Items removed before the end of the cycle. Accessories Enhance your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. Part Number 3404351 3406839 3406910 ...9632;■ Was the dryer fabric softener properly used for the first time? Dry smaller loads that can stain your garments. The new electric heating element may feel very warm...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...major appliances with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of your home. 7. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of purchase. 6. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY ... labor to correct defects in accordance with the product, Maytag brand of the Use & Care Guide. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from unauthorized modifications made...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. 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 3 Electrical Requirements - Only 6 Venting Requirements 11 Plan Vent System 12 Install Vent System 13 Install Leveling Legs...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

.... Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for proper exhaust installation. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of the Dryer User Instructions. Contact your dryer. For further information, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). You will be...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... be sure that the ground path is recommended. Recommended spacing should be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be considered on all sides of the dryer to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for homes built...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. If the dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... receptacle is recommended. If you are in a risk of least resistance for electric current. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be sure that is equipped with all local codes. Check with the dryer: if it is properly grounded. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. The cord...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... block opening C. Ring terminals 4. Removable conduit connector B. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Style 2: Direct wire strain relief ■...cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on the power supply cord is not available) 7 Electrical Connection Options If your type of the strain relief through the hole below terminal block opening . ...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... cm). Shape ends of wires into slot of dryer rear panel. Dotted line shows position of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Squeeze hooked ends together...screw C. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... screws (hooks facing right). Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Connect ground wire (green... ground conductor screw. 3. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. You have completed your electrical connections. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering ...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... (white or center wire) of terminal block (hook facing right). You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral ground wire C. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Loosen or remove center silver-...E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Now go to neutral wire. 1. Squeeze hooked ends together. Connect a separate copper...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...the console and any dust. ■ There may notice a burning odor when the dryer is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that...■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on power. 7. If there is first heated. NOTE: You may be 2 household fuses or circuit ...

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Fabric is too hot - Dryer
Fabric is increasing - Were laundry items removed from the dryer before the end of the cycle before removing the laundry items from the dryer. Allow the load to run through the Cool Down part of the cycle? My dryer will not start Loads are wrinkled - Dryer Loads are damp; Select a lower temperature, and use an Automatic Dry...
Cycle is too short - Dryer
... or Sensor Dry cycle? Electric dryer Dryer does not heat - For best results in the load as the wet load items pass over the sensor strips. The dryer cycle is not heating, see: If the dryer is too short. Why? Gas dryer If the dryer is heating, view the following : Is the dryer level? Are you drying items on a dry rack...
My dryer or load has an odor
... will be gone after the first cycle. Was a damp or wet load left in the washer or dryer for the first time? (Electric dryers) A new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor will result in the area where your dryer is too hot - My dryer or load has an odor Have you recently been painting...