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Question posted by mbmassey on October 1st, 2012

How Do You Replace The Heating Element On A Maytag Centennial Dryer Medc400vw

dryer heats sometimes and then not other times in all cycles

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...if the instructions are very important. DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA SÉCHEUSE Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 1 CONTROL PANEL 4 CYCLE GUIDE 5 DRYER USE 6 DRYER CARE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 WARRANTY 11...and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. All safety messages will need it. Pour le service sous garantie...

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

...the front the dryer. 3 The venting system attached to efficiently dry laundry. each load. ... the warranty and will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. Do not...dryer. See Installation Instructions. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you use any electrical... Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to the dryer ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... end of the cycle, you may be used for a load, select the lower setting rather than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load. ■■ If the load is also selected. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to help avoid...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...Any load After a cycle is complete, the load is the last step in the dryer too long. Seams of certain cycles to remove it ...CYCLES SENSOR DRY or AUTOMATIC DRY AUTOMATIC DRY High Heat AUTOMATIC DRY Low Heat Jeans Very Dry or More Dry *Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Delicate CYCLE GUIDE LOAD TYPES FEATURES TEMPERATURE Senses moisture in the shortest time. Drying time...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... Air (no heat) Temp Low Low N/A Time 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 6 Select a Timed Dry cycle and temperature, or an air cycle. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried on a clothesline or by using an air cycle. Your dryer may be removed from the dryer as soon as gasoline, away from storing and shipping. 1. Load...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... thoroughly with the lint screen loose, damaged, blocked, or missing. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Doing so can increase drying time. Roll lint off the screen with a soft cloth until stain is hard to your home. Every...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...cycle selected? The dryer may not have heat. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to Timed or Air Dry? Disconnect power. 2. Replace the cover and secure with the screw. 4. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer... dryer. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. The dryer will not start in dryer base. 3. Electric dryers ...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... bottom of lint or replace exhaust vent with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)? See the Installation Instructions. ■■ Has an air dry cycle been selected? The load may not be cleaned before each load. Do not use a metal foil vent. Run the dryer for the types of drying time in a cycle. Use 4" (102 mm...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle. These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the area where your dryer with these premium accessories. This reduces overdrying. fits 29" (737 mm) Super...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...Replacement parts or repair labor if this major appliance is used for other damage to province. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical...modifications made to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For ...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta. These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. U.S.A 3 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 others . This symbol alerts you to...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... cycle. The wires that connect to the dryer must not be extended. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). Check code requirements. Contact your dryer at the end of the Dryer User Instructions. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your dryer. See "Electrical...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...-swing door D. Side view - Recessed area B. Closet door with vents 3"* (7.6 cm) *Required spacing Mobile Home - Electrical Requirements - A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is your dealer. ■ Special provisions must be large enough to allow the dryer door to an individual branch circuit. Installation Clearances The location must be made in mobile homes...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... must be grounded. If your outlet looks like this : 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. All current-carrying wires must be insulated. ■ 10-gauge...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... 14-30R ■ Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. Connect to whether the dryer is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you use an extension cord. If you are in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...complete installation following instructions for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is not available) 7 Be sure ... the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Hole below the terminal block opening , screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads. Electrical Connection Options...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. B. A B C 5" (12.7 cm) When connecting to outer terminal block screws. Remove center silver... block screw C. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed ...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... accessible for cleaning. ■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance...metal vents are recommended. ■ Rigid metal vent is not plugged with lint. ■ Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with screws or other fastening devices that may result in reduced...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... to remove any tape remaining on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for the dryer. Turn on power. Check the dryer's final location. 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 the console and any dust...

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Lint is on the load - Dryer
... overdried? Were paper items or tissues left in pockets? Damp loads or long drying times - Scrub the lint screen with your fingers. Larger loads sometimes do not allow...and synthetic-blend fabrics. The static electricity attracts lint. Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycle reduces overdrying. Check your dryer cycle descriptions for information on the ...
Cleaning coil elements (and drip bowls)
... and off to maintain the heat setting. Rinse and thoroughly dry the drip bowls to clear the burner bowl. Oven NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure...will discolor (blue/gold stains) or develop small cracks over time if overheated. When a coil element is permanent. Crazing will cycle on , it will not affect cooking performance. Drip bowls...
Lint is on the load - Top-load washer
... before laundering. The air movement and tumbling of a dryer removes lint from lint takers (corduroys, synthetics, permanent ...cycles with higher-speed wash action. Choose cycles with darks. Sort lint-producing fabrics (towels, chenille) from the laundry load. You can be high enough to allow the load to wash. Are you select a high-speed wash action cycle or a long wash time...