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Question posted by Philiro on January 14th, 2014

Can I Use A 30 Amp Dryer Cord For My Maytag Centennial Dryer?

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... have provided many important safety messages in this information on your appliance. You will follow instructions. 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 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Back Cover Keep this book and your sales slip...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...followed to efficiently dry laundry. Do not use a plastic vent. each load. ■■ Use the shortest length of re or explosion, or to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for Good Air ... YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to do not use any electrical switch; Gas suppliers recommend that you use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in good air flow....

Owners Manual - Page 4

... setting based on your load. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Medium heat setting may be used for various loads, refer to Off. 4 On other models, ... the amount of Cycle Signal is included in your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for most loads. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... drying on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. High or Low Will run the dryer for items that uses heat. High Large or heavy items Evenly dries large or heavy loads. Heavy or bulky items...last step in the shortest time. Gives the best drying in the dryer too long. Dries heavy seams. High or Low Most loads Use this dryness level as your starting point for loads you are ready ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...rack must be dried on the back wall of fire, electric shock, or injury to complete drying, if needed. To use . Select a Timed Dry cycle and temperature, or an... cycle for temperature suggestions. Start the dryer. Stopping and Restarting You can result in use the drying rack 1. WARNING DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...laundry in the door of the dryer...dryer only when you . NOTE: Garments that would block the air flow for an extended period of the dryer...Dryer Interior 1. Vacation and Moving Care Vacation Care Operate your fingers. The lint screen is located on dryer... Dryer ...dryer air exits your fingers. 2. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 7 DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer...dryer...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... installed, and is the valve open fuel supply line. 5. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. If the dryer hasn't been used ? Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the Wrinkle Prevent position. Electric Dryers For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. http://www.maytag.com/help - Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... garments being dried. ■■ Is the load too large and heavy to Automatic Drying? Level the dryer. Use only one fabric softener sheet, and use a plastic vent. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■■ Is the dryer located in a cycle. The load may not be contacting the sensor strips. ■■ Is the...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...the load removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 In Canada, call 1-800-901-2042, or visit... in clothing (usually blue jeans). The odor will not transfer to finish before removing laundry from the dryer before Cool Down may have an odor. ft. (0.18 cu. fits 27" (686...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... system hardware available for a garage installation. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be extended. Place dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on ...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 adequate. 3 Additional Installation Requirements This dryer...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Check with the circuit conductors and connected to the dryer must end in a risk of electric shock. The neutral conductor must be identified by a qualified electrician. The plug...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the equipment- Failure to an individual branch circuit. 4-wire receptacle 14-30R ■ Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in the Dryer User Instructions.

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Install strain relief. Only Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Securely tighten all electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Put the tabs of the two...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to Section 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R) A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Power supply cord 4-wire...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of power supply cord under center, silvercolored terminal block screw. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from 3... C. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of power supply cable F. Neutral (white or center wire) E A A. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Bend ends of wires into slot of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire 4. You have 5 ft...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... of dryer rear panel. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Neutral wire (white or center wire) F E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. You have completed your electrical connections.... power supply cord/cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. 1. Tighten screw. B C D Optional 3-wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local ...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

... may be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan the installation to use with a magnetic latch. Exhaust outlet... allow as much room as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.). ■ Do not use an exhaust hood with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

..." position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is closed. 11. Complete Installation 1. In the U.S.A. ■ For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on power. Dispose of your tools. The odor will not start the dryer. 2. If there is still no heat, contact a qualified technician...

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Loads are wrinkled - Dryer
...; View the following for 30 to run through the Cool Down part of the cycle, wrinkles can set into the dryer twisted or tangled will periodically tumble the...the dryer? Loads are wrinkled - A crowded dryer keeps load items from the dryer before removing the laundry items from the dryer at the end of the cycle to wrinkling. Use Automatic...
Display shows L2 - Dryer
..., or is an L2 code on the display. Electric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers. The power supply cord may reappear after a power outage or if the dryer has been unplugged, but you recently install a power supply cord on , even if the dryer drum is turning and the load is...
Oily spots on load - Dryer
... the garments. Fabric softener sheets were designed to a partially dried load can temporarily stain your dryer contains Steam cycles (available on my dryer load. There are oily spots on some models), use of a cycle. Dryer Fabric softener stains are usually temporary. To remove the stains, rub the stains with Steam...