Maytag MEDC400VW Support Question
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Question posted by meLROPE on January 21st, 2014
Maytag Dryer Turns Off When It Gets Hot
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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.
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Owners Manual - Page 3
...the risk of re or explosion, or to efficiently dry laundry.
WARNING
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow.
■&#... times and improve your energy savings. WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to follow the Installation...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...no heat (air) setting for most fabrics. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to select for a load, select the lower setting rather than you like... is fixed.
The Automatic Dry cycle may select a drying temperature based on the fabrics in your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying mediumweight ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...7. The signal is part of the dryer.
Start the dryer.
See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
2.
If your dryer.
Turn the Cycle Control knob to the recommended cycle for your dryer has a Temperature selector, set to ...that has ever had any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry items such as gasoline, away from the dryer as soon as it to follow these instructions can...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... can cause overheating and damage to remove. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer. Roll lint off the screen with hot water. 3. The exhaust hood is hard to both sides of the dryer. As Needed Cleaning
1. Cleaning the Dryer Interior
1.
If you are not harmful to...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... before operating. In U.S.A. http://www.maytag.com/help - Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Unusual sounds
■■ Has the dryer had a period of the dryer. No heat
■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The dryer may be turning, but you may not have heat. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2.
Replace...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... level setting on load
■■ Is the lint screen clogged? Run the dryer for the types of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See the Installation Instructions.
■■ Is the ...exhaust vent diameter the correct size? The timer moves only when the clothing is not too long or has too many turns...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... the area where your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? For ...side swing door only
Load is located? m) - All cycles are gone from the dryer before removing laundry from dryer at www.whirlpoolparts.ca. When the odors or fumes are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... and on your appliance. 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 -
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
... relief.
See
"Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your dryer. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 200 lbs (90.7 kg).
See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to do not permit, installation of an automatic cycle. Check code...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... large as a nearby window) should be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To be large enough to allow the dryer door to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The opening (such...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
....
■ A UL listed strain relief. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer.
Check with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the neutral conductor.
■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... INSTRUCTIONS
5 In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock by a qualified electrician.
This dryer is properly installed and grounded in doubt as to an individual branch circuit.
4-wire receptacle 14-30R
■ Do not use Power Supply...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
Electrical Connection Options
If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if ...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
...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...8 1. Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from external ground conductor screw. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Tighten screws.
5. Shape ends of wires into ... terminal block screw.
2. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Squeeze hooked ends together.
External ground conductor screw -
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to the terminal block, place the hooked end of dryer rear panel. Neutral (white or center wire)
E A
A. Now go to "Venting Requirements...slot of cable. You have completed your electrical connections. 3. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of the terminal block. Secure cover with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...center wire)
F
E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
3. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of the other wires to "...Venting Requirements." Secure cover with hold -down screw.
6. You have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor screw B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Grounding path determined ...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
...the straightest and most direct path outdoors.
■ Plan the installation to use the fewest number of the dryer. B
C
D
A
E
F G
B
A. Clamps F. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. Refer to... type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of elbows and turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as flowers, rocks or...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
...exhaust hood.
2. Failure to the chart. Find the diamond marking.
4. Level Dryer
Check the levelness of 90º turns vent or elbows
Box or louvered hoods
Angled hoods
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Rigid metal
64 ft....
5. Use the straightest path possible. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until it is no kinks in dryer.
Check levelness first side to side, then front to connect the exhaust...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
...4 prong outlet. If there is first used.
The odor will not start the dryer.
2. For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following :
3. In Canada
■ Plug into an outlet. ....
10.
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.
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Fabric is too hot - Dryer
.... This reduces overdrying. Were laundry items removed from the dryer before the end of the cycle before removing the laundry items from the dryer. dryer does not dry Cycle time is too hot - Fabric is increasing - My dryer will not start Loads are too hot when removed from the dryer. All cycles end ... -
Loads are wrinkled - Bravos washer with Dispensers in Corners
...hot or warm rinse water setting wrinkles into garments that require cold-water rinses. Loads are tangling and twisting - Was the wash water warm enough to get the best performance from the dryer... high-speed spinning such as Wrinkle Control, or another cycle with agitator Make sure the hot-water inlet hose is connected to the faucets. It is more wrinkling. Try selecting ... -
My dryer makes sounds or vibrations
...up ? Front-load washer Tumbling tennis shoes in the dryer can get caught in the seam. Play the sound of a ...dryer running empty. A dryer without legs, or that is twisted or balled up. Laundry items with rivets and buckles. Were you drying tennis shoes? This will cause the dryer cabinet to vibrate. Leave space between the washer and dryer to washing. Turn off the dryer...
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