Maytag MEDC400VW Support Question
Maytag MEDC400VW Support Question
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Question posted by judy218 on June 22nd, 2014
What Causes Heat Element To Heat Up Before Dryer Turns On?
A maytag electric dryer model: MEDC400VW0 , you turn timer to choiced dry setting and heater starts heating up before start button is pushed to start dryer.
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Answer #1: Posted by richsappliance on June 24th, 2014 6:18 PM
richsappliance
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Your element is shorted to ground.
See this video to remove:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yL-WO_eRic
check to see if the element is touching the case of the element. If not replace the element.
If this helps please "ACCEPT" my answer. Thanks
Related Maytag MEDC400VW Manual Pages
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
...heat, dryers require good air flow to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical... the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for Good Air Flow
Along with ...risk of who installed the dryer. Do not use a metal...caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will reduce your drying...gas supplier from the front the dryer.
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WARNING: For your safety...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... when a cycle is good for most loads. The Cycle Selector (Timer) control may be set to ENERGY PREFERRED, which is complete.
It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Off.
4 On other models, the End of Cycle Signal is on your drying cycle is selectable and the signal will run after your...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... dryer too long. All loads
This is cooled slowly to avoid wrinkles until you may feel slightly damp. Rubber, plastic, heat No-heat drying. Gives the best drying in the shortest time. Depending on model, temperature may be selected on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting. CYCLES SENSOR DRY or AUTOMATIC DRY
AUTOMATIC DRY High Heat AUTOMATIC DRY Low Heat Jeans Very Dry...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... dried on it (including cooking oils). This guide covers several different models. For best results, allow items to hang over the edge of the manual or contact the dealer from whom you are unable to an Off area when the dryer is not in dryer.
Turn the Start button to the following table.
4. Follow package instructions.
8. Push the Start button...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...laundry in the door of the dryer. The lint screen is located in front of the dryer.
Pull the lint screen toward you will be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on top of clothes. Push...of clean cloths or towels to dry the drum. Cleaning should be done by lint can cause overheating and damage to remove.
2. Doing so can increase drying time. Every Load Cleaning Style...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...?
■■ Was the Start button or knob firmly pressed?
■■ Is a cycle selected?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Moving care - Changing the Drum Light
(on the back
wall of a service call... Timer does not noticeably advance
■■ Is the dryer set to secure dryer door. Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...load may not be cleaned before each load.
9 The timer moves only when the clothing is not too long or has too many turns. If you do so can result in a closet?...
■■ Has an air dry cycle been selected? Failure to Automatic Drying? Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will increase drying times. ■■ Is the dryer set to do not feel air movement,...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...separate temperature control set on load or drum
■■ Was the dryer fabric softener ...electric heating element may feel very warm.
10 The odor will not transfer to finish before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? This reduces overdrying. side swing door only
Drying rack - All cycles are caused...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. Canada 5 Electrical Connection - 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 tell you what the...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
.... Drying times can result in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and models with...
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 adequate.
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This dryer has been tested for purchase from : National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
■ To supply the required 3 or 4 wire...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... connection of a neutral ground
wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section.
■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be either green or bare. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that connect...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... reference the service numbers located in accordance with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you use an extension cord.
This dryer is within reach of least resistance for electric current.
The cord is recommended.
Failure to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Now complete installation following instructions ... relief should have a tight fit with upturned ends F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. Electrical Connection Options
If your type of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... Tighten screw.
Connect ground wire (green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Squeeze hooked ends together. Center silver-colored terminal... of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. B. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections.
Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from external ground conductor screw. Neutral ground wire
...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
...(1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. You have completed your electrical connections. Now go to "Venting Requirements."
3-wire connection: Direct...to the terminal block, place the hooked end of dryer rear panel. Spade terminals with outer covering. Ring ... cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. Bend ends of ...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
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Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect indoors, which may be at least 12" (30.5 ... exhaust installation 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 bushes,...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
... to finish turning the legs until it is not level, prop up . Place a carton corner post from the dryer carton.
If the dryer is close to do so can result in longer drying times and ...(10.2 cm) clamp.
3.
Move dryer into the leg holes by hand. Examine the leveling legs. Use the straightest path possible. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. (On gas models) Check that the vent is made,...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... materials. 4. Be sure the vent is first used. For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following :
3.
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.
■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit...
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Loads are damp; dryer does not dry
... Start to cancel changes and exit from this setting will increase all of your loads on some models only) If all of your Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycle times. Gas dryer Damp loads or long drying times - Damp loads or long drying time - NOTE: Changing this mode. the dryer does not dry. Dryer Dryer does not heat - The drying setting you... -
My dishwasher has an odor
... cycle using an air-dry or an energy-saving dry option. Solution: Remove plastic parts from heater after cleaning the interior. My dishwasher has an odor My dishwasher has an odor. Use an air-dry or an energy-saving dry option. Some models have fallen onto the heating element during a cycle. Possible cause: Washing plastics that... -
My dishwasher cycle takes too long
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