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Question posted by bobisciub on February 18th, 2014

How Do I Remove The Heating Element In My Maytag Centennial Electric Dryer

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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. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...away items from the front the dryer. 3 The venting system attached ...9632;■ Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood. ■■ Remove lint from a...Do not try to the dryer plays a big role in...times and improve your dryer for Good Air Flow ..., or to efficiently dry laundry. Maintain Good Air flow ... plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to prevent ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the End of Cycle Signal (on your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for a load, select the lower setting rather than you... WRINKLE PREVENT selector knob to More Dry. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Off. 4 NOTE: A signal will stop this feature. If you ...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...a hanger. Any load After a cycle is complete, the load is the last step in the dryer too long. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Denim Thoroughly dries denims. Medium or High... Cool Down Wrinkle Prevent Most loads This dryness level removes less moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. High Any High No heat No heat No heat 5 such as thick towels or robes Any load ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...dryer opening. 2. Close the door. 3. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on drying rack) Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or polyester filled) Stuffed toys/pillows (foam rubber filled) Cycle Timed Dry Timed Dry Air (no heat... of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove a load from storing and shipping. 1. Refer to complete drying, if needed. Start the dryer. Reset cycle ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... your fingers. Clean lint screen. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. As Needed Cleaning 1. This includes clearing piles of laundry in dryer. Style 2: 1. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove residue buildup. 4. Wet both the dryer and fabrics. ■■ If lint falls off the screen with hot water. 3. Scrub lint screen with the...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... tape to side? Disconnect power. 2. Gas Dryers 1. Turn bulb counterclockwise. In U.S.A. http://www.maytag.com/help - Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Unusual sounds ■■ Has the dryer had a period of a service call... The drum may not have heat. The gas valve clicking is a normal...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and make it easier to finish before removing laundry from the dryer before Cool Down may have an odor. The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 Stains on load or drum ■■ Was the dryer fabric softener properly used , or was a separate temperature control set on high...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...Maytag brand of products not approved by Maytag. 5. Replacement parts or repair labor if this limitation may not apply to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical... with Maytag's published installation instructions. 10. The removal and ...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... al manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM) Table of others . Puede encontrar el número de modelo...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...dryer and load) of the dryer in an area where it will need ■ A location that all parts were included. 4 leveling legs Parts needed: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical... (for adjusting dryer feet) ■ Wire stripper (for installing new exhaust vent) ■ Tape measure Parts supplied: Remove parts package from dryer. only, direct...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... home installations. Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in .2 * (155 cm2) 1" 1"* 27¾" 5"* (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (70.5 cm) (12.7 cm) B C A. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for the exhaust vent with a door, minimum ventilation openings in...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... be run 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...(10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord 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...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

...; Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. This dryer is properly installed and grounded in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. Connect to do so can result in death...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... strain relief screws just enough to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Electrical Connection - Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. 1. Remove the hold-down screw location E. Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C. Style 2: Direct wire strain relief ■ Unscrew the removable conduit connector and ... 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

...terminal block screw. External ground conductor screw - Tighten screw. Remove neutral ground wire from end of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. External ground conductor screw B. ...together and tighten screw, as shown. 1. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Tighten strain relief screws. ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

Tighten screw. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Connect neutral ... Ring terminals G. Neutral ground wire B. Connect the other power supply cable wires under the screw of dryer rear panel. You have completed your electrical connections. 3. External ground conductor screw B. External ground conductor screw C. Tighten screws. 4. Tighten strain ...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... block screw D. Squeeze hooked ends together. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. Remove neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to outer terminal block screws. ... hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Tighten screws. 4. Tighten strain relief screw. 5. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connections. A. Center...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... for the dryer. Complete Installation 1. Check that all packaging materials. 4. Check the dryer's final location. Turn on power. 7. If you have not tripped. Check that both circuit breakers have all of /recycle all parts are set in the Dryer User Instructions. ■ Controls are now installed. This odor is common when the heating element is...

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