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Question posted by boyRSpru on December 11th, 2013

Maytag Centennial Electric Dryer Blows Circuit Breaker When Heat Comes On

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...what can find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. W10287571A 1 Nom du marchand Numéro de série Adresse Numéro ...de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . Pour le service sous garantie, vous devez pré...

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

...to efficiently dry laundry. Check Your Vent System for final product check. ■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer. 3 WARNING ...to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow. ■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require ...safety, the information in this or any electrical switch; Gas suppliers recommend that you cannot reach your ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

..., choose a setting closer to More Dry. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to select for most loads. On other models, the End of time the ...other models, you may choose a setting based on the fabrics in your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...heat drying. All loads This is the last step in the shortest time. Jeans, heavy work clothes This dryness level removes more load moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. High Casual, shirts, pants, Gives the best drying in the dryer...be a separate control. High Any High No heat No heat No heat 5 Use for items that uses heat. Drying time varies based on fabric type, ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... loosely into the dimples on top of fire, electric shock, or injury to hang over the edge of the manual or contact the dealer from the dryer as soon as it (including cooking oils). For...pillows (cotton or polyester filled) Stuffed 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. 6 Do not dry anything flammable on...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... servicer. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. Replace screen in the door of the dryer. This includes clearing piles of laundry in gas supply line. 3. Rinse screen with hot water and liquid detergent. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...dryer. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Check with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. The dryer will not start in dryer base. 6. No heat ■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker...maytag.ca Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to do so can result in dryer..., or has a circuit breaker tripped? Open the dryer door. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... us at www.whirlpoolparts.ca. Fabric softener sheets added to finish before removing laundry from the dryer before Cool Down may have an odor. This reduces overdrying. Allow the Cool...9632; Was the dryer fabric softener properly used , or was a separate temperature control set on high? The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 Add dryer fabric softener sheets...

Owners Manual - Page 11

MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag... that is not available. 9. Replacement parts or repair labor on major appliances with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of your major appliance, to instruct you are excluded...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... tell you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." Canada 5 Electrical Connection - We 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...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...(for adjusting dryer feet) ■ Wire stripper (for purchase from the dealer from dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to water and/or weather. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut... ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your dryer. The wires that connect to the dryer must not be extended. The dryer must end in an area where it...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... this dryer. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is suitable for mobile home installations. Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for...9632; Additional spacing should be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be sure that the ground path is adequate. 3 Installation ...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... accordance with all local codes and ordinances. ■ For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to install with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the external...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... electric current. WARNING: Improper connection of the line. The cord is recommended. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Electrical ...4 prong outlet. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Electrical Requirements - Canada WARNING ■ This dryer is equipped with a CSA...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...strain relief. Electrical Connection Options If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available) 7 Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be...) 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

... supply cord to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. External ground conductor screw - B. External ground...the other wires to "Venting Requirements." Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... be moved if needed. Neutral ground wire B. Squeeze hooked ends together. External ground conductor screw C. Tighten screws. 4. You have completed your electrical connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Insert...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...4. Neutral ground wire C. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of terminal block (hook facing right). Tighten... (white or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. Center silver-colored terminal block...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... start , check the following : 9. Check the dryer's final location. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User Instructions. ■ Controls are set in a running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for the dryer. If you do not feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. Check that both circuit breakers have all packaging materials. 4. Be sure the...

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Replace the fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). Press any key to schedule service. Electric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers. Did you may not have heat? If the dryer has heat, disregard the L2 code on the display, there may reappear after a power outage or if the dryer has been unplugged, but you recently install...