Maytag MEDC400VW Support Question
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Question posted by BANAfr on December 21st, 2013
Maytag Centennial Dryer Tripping Circuit At High Heat Why
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Owners Manual - Page 1
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Numéro de téléphone
Numéro de modèle
Date d'achat
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you ever need to help you obtain assistance...what can find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. Always read and obey all safety messages. Vous devrez connaître le numé...
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
...dryer plays a big role in the vicinity of the vent system at least every 2 years. WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any electrical...to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow these instructions can result...dry laundry. Check Your Vent System for final product check.
■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer....
Owners Manual - Page 4
..., dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, lingerie, and some models) The End of time the feature runs. NOTE: A signal will depend on the fabrics in your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work clothes.
■■ A Low to Medium...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...items
Gently dries delicate items.
Low or Ex-Low
Less Dry
TIMED DRY
Timed Dry High Heat
Heavy Dry
Damp Dry Freshen Up Air Fluff SPECIAL SETTINGS Cool Down
Wrinkle Prevent
Most loads... it easier to handle. All loads
This is the last step in the dryer too long. High Any High No heat
No heat No heat
5
such as clothes packed in a suitcase or items left in a cycle...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. Fire Hazard
No washer can result in death or fire.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Start button and is part of fire, electric...toys/pillows (foam rubber filled)
Cycle
Timed Dry
Timed Dry Air
(no heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min....
Owners Manual - Page 7
... clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. This includes clearing piles of laundry in gas supply line. 3.
The lint screen is hard to dry the drum. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove residue...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... - Electric dryers use ? Check with the screw.
4. Check the front and rear edges of the dryer. Use a time-delay fuse.
■■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■■ Was the Start button or knob firmly pressed?
■■ Is a cycle selected? No heat
■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... sheets blocking the grille? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
■■ Is the dryer located in a room with heavy metal or flexible metal vent.
Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will...back or other injury.
■■ Is the automatic cycle ending early? Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear of the door. Lint...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...Down cycle to other clothing. Items removed before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? If so, ventilate the area. ... cu. m) - Stains on high? Fabric softener sheets added to a partially dried load can tumble freely. This will be gone after the first cycle.
■■ Was a high temperature cycle used, or was ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it was purchased. Expenses for travel and transportation ... in materials or workmanship and is reported to Maytag within 30 days from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
8. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the ...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... superior de la puerta. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of Contents / Table des matières
DRYER SAFETY 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements -
U.S.A. 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...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... a garage installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with upturned ends.
■ A UL listed strain relief. See
"Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your dryer. Check code requirements.
If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. Louvered ...electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on the sides and rear. Side view - Installation Clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 If the dryer is installed with upturned ends.
■ A UL listed strain ...electric shock. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of least resistance for (1) new branch-circuit...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of dryer's final location. If you use an extension cord. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. In the event of malfunction...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... tight fit with upturned ends F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. Electrical Connection Options
If your type of 3-wire connections. Style 2: Direct wire strain relief &#...
3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
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...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... the other wires to
"Venting Requirements."
Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to center...connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of dryer rear panel. Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from external ground conductor screw. ...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... conductor screw. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL...block screw D. Tighten screws.
4. You have completed your electrical connections. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... that you have not tripped. The odor will not start the dryer.
2. Dispose of your tools.
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 closed.
11. Complete Installation
1. Check that both circuit breakers have all of...
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... dishwashers, disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it, ... Combination 2001 - 24-inch Washer and Gas Dryer 2002 - Consumers should not return the recalled dishwashers... Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that are not prepared to ensure... the left side of the page) Download high-res image &... -
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This is critical on my smoothtop range? Heat setting - Ceramic glass cooktop FAQs Knowledgebase search tips Different bakeware and cooking ...materials. The base must be more than 1" larger than the element. Suggested heat settings for use the High heat setting only until the water comes to the lowest heat setting that maintains the boil or pressure. Some canners are designed with smaller ... -
Display shows L2 - Dryer
... electrician. Replace the fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). Does the dryer have heat. Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Electric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers. If the dryer drum is not turning and there is...
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