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Question posted by sote on June 16th, 2014
Maytag Dryer Medc400vw Wont Heat
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Owners Manual - Page 1
... can find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages...
Numéro de téléphone
Numéro de modèle
Date d'achat
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in ...
Owners Manual - Page 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. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
2
Owners Manual - Page 3
... or to efficiently dry laundry. The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow.
■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow ...and curve reduces air flow. Failure to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; See Installation Instructions. WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any ...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... is fixed. On some models) The WRINKLE PREVENT features will sound only if set to More Dry.
It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to the type of fabric, size of Cycle Signal is complete.
NOTE: If you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...Energy Preferred cycle. Use for automatic
Any
drying. High or Low
Will run the dryer for items that uses heat. High
Casual, shirts, pants, Gives the best drying in the load or ...load
After a cycle is complete, the load is the last step in the dryer too long.
Rubber, plastic, heat No-heat drying. sensitive fabrics
These settings are still damp.
High
Large or heavy items ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... manual or contact the dealer from the dryer as soon as it (even after washing).
Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry items such...)
Cycle
Timed Dry
Timed Dry Air
(no heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min.
6
Push the Start button or knob. To find out whether your dryer anytime during a cycle.
Lower the front legs...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on top of clean cloths or towels to the stained area of laundry in dryer. If you are not harmful to both sides of clothes. The exhaust hood is located in gas supply line. 3.
Dry these items inside out...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... problem continues, call an electrician.
■■ Is it a gas dryer? http://www.maytag.com/help - Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Moving care - Close shutoff valve in dryer or reconnect power. Turn bulb counterclockwise. If the dryer hasn't been used ? Locate the light bulb cover on some...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... and heavy to dry quickly? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material.
■■ Is the dryer located in back or other injury.
■■ Is the automatic cycle ending early? Closet doors must have...time too short
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to tumble freely. Level the dryer. WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use it only once.
■■...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...hamper door
Drying rack - Items removed before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used ?
When the odors or fumes ... and use an automatic drying cycle. Dry smaller loads that can stain your garments. The new electric heating element may feel very warm.
10 For more high-quality items or to a partially dried load...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
...kill or hurt you and others are not followed.
29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE ... messages.
This symbol alerts you don't immediately follow instructions.
Canada 5 Electrical Connection - U.S.A. U.S.A 3 Electrical Requirements - These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously ...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... level. Check code requirements. See
"Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to 1" (2.54 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)
■ Wire stripper (for proper exhaust installation. The combined weight of a companion appliance should contain:
■ A UL...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... use an extension cord.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the electrical connection is available for this dryer. Wide opening . Wide opening (such as a nearby window) should also be considered.
18"* (45.7 cm)
14" max.* (35.6cm) 48 in. 2 *
(310...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... solid copper wire (do not permit the connection of a neutral ground
wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section.
■ This dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... be plugged into an appropriate outlet that you use an extension cord.
grounding conductor can result in death or electrical shock. Check with the dryer: if it is recommended that is properly grounded. Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle.
In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... (if 4-wire is not available)
7 Reaching inside the strain relief. A B
C
A.
Electrical Connection Options
If your type of 3-wire connections. Neutral prong E. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be connecting to:
Go to Section
4-wire receptacle (NEMA...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...block screw. External ground conductor screw - Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire
4. Insert tab ... to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. B. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Neutral wire (white...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
Tighten screw. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
3. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical connections. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... screws. A. Tighten screws.
4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Place the hooked ends of...Secure cover with hold -down screw.
6. Tighten screw. Tighten screw. You have completed your electrical connections. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. A BC
A
E
D
A. Center silver-colored terminal block...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... are now installed. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that you feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. 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 power.
7. See "Level...
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Dryer does not heat - Electric dryer
... long drying times - The drum may not have heat. If the problem continues, call an electrician. dryer does not dry Dryer does not heat - Dryer does not heat - Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breakers. Enter Model Number How do I find my model number? Electric dryer My electric dryer does not heat. Did you may be turning, but you select... -
Display shows L2 - Dryer
... turning, or is tumbling. Electric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers. Electric dryer Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the problem continues, call an electrician. If the dryer drum is not turning... -
Loads are damp; dryer does not dry
... cycles. To select a new drying setting, press the Dryness button again until the desired drying setting is too short - Gas dryer Damp loads or long drying times - Electric Dryer Dryer does not heat - The drying setting you may not be displayed for possible causes and solutions. NOTE: Changing this mode. Press Start to cancel...
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