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Question posted by jeyour on March 29th, 2014

Maytag Centennial Electric Dryer Heating Element Will Not Shut Off

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... You can find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. Vous devrez connaître le numéro de modèle et le num&#...233;rie Adresse Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . These words mean: DANGER You can be killed or seriously ...

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

...electrical switch; do if you smell gas" instructions. Gas suppliers recommend that you cannot reach your gas supplier, call your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to the dryer... plays a big role in good air flow. ■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers... efficiently dry laundry. For more...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... ON or choose the amount of time the feature runs. Temperature Tips If your load. WRINKLE PREVENT (on the fabrics in your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as you want, select a Timed cycle to complete drying and the next time...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... Gives the best drying in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Small loads,...Low or Ex-Low Less Dry TIMED DRY Timed Dry High Heat Heavy Dry Damp Dry Freshen Up Air Fluff SPECIAL SETTINGS Cool... cycle is complete, the load is the last step in the dryer too long. Depending on model, temperature may feel slightly damp. All...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... 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 Select a new cycle ...not pack the dryer. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should be dried on the dryer opening. 2. Turn the Cycle Control knob to purchase one for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. Replace screen in front of laundry in dryer. NOTE: Garments that would block the air flow for an extended period of time, you have a gas...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... in gas supply line. 3. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will not run ■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer level front to back and side to vibrate. Clean out pockets before operating. No heat ■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. If the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the area where your dryer with these premium accessories. side swing or hamper door Drying rack - Items removed before removing laundry... and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. Allow the Cool Down cycle to handle. m) - All cycles are gone from dryer. fits...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by a Maytag designated service company. Some states and provinces... apply to determine if another warranty applies. If you . MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this ...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM) Table of others . WARNING You can kill or hurt you...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... 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. Place dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The kit should be type SRD...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with elbow. The opening (such as the dryer exhaust opening. Electrical Requirements - A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is adequate. 3 Installation Clearances The location must be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... neutral conductor must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. The wires that is permanently connected to the dryer must have three 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of the terminal block. The neutral...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... the plug provided with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be sure that the electrical connection is equipped with the dryer: if it is recommended that is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you use an extension...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...marking on the power supply cord is not available) 7 Put the threaded section of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C. A...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 3¹...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... silver-colored terminal block screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Dotted line shows position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to...Requirements." Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Strip insulation back 1" ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... F. A B C 1. Secure cover with outer covering. External ground conductor screw C. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. You have completed your electrical connections. 3. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the terminal...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...a separate copper ground wire from external ground conductor screw. 1. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Tighten strain relief screw. 5. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ...conductor to "Venting Requirements." Squeeze hooked ends together. You have completed your electrical connections. Connect the other power supply cable wires under center, silver-colored ...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...when the dryer is level. This odor is common when the heating element is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check that all packaging materials. 4. Check that the dryer is first heated. Dispose of...; Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is closed. 11. If there is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Check the dryer's final location. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User...

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