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Question posted by richdenis0 on September 17th, 2012

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Answer #1: Posted by majorapplirepair on September 20th, 2012 5:59 PM

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Remove the front panel, if the belt came off, replace the belt with a new on or it will come of again. Look on utube for a video on bravos blower belt replacement.

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Owners Manual - Page 2

... hurt you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...or death. - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to do not use...UL or CSA. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you smell gas" instructions. If a gas leak is detected, follow the ...contact your gas supplier, call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. do if you cannot reach your gas supplier. WARNING: Gas leaks ... the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223...

Owners Manual - Page 4

... oil on the next page. 4 Do not dry anything that has ever had anything that has ever had any type of how to use your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on it (even after washing). Fire Hazard No washer can result in death, explosion, or fire. QUICK START...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... performance. Place laundry in dry items. See the Cycles information on the following pages for Custom Refresh cycle. 4. Press POWER/CANCEL. 4. See the "Sensor Preset Cycle Settings." Press POWER/CANCEL. 2. Press START/PAUSE. To make changes to desired Timed Cycle. 3. STOPPING, PAUSING, OR RESTARTING To stop or pause your dryer at any...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... exception of your load. If a Timed Cycle is running , the display shows the estimated cycle time when your dryer is selected. Follow package instructions. ■ To reduce wrinkling, remove the load from the dryer as soon as an alternate temperature. Cycle tips ■ Dry most loads using the preset cycle settings. ■...

Owners Manual - Page 7

.... Selecting More, Normal, Less, or Damp automatically adjusts the Dryness Level at which the dryer will continue to select a specific amount of tumbling with heat followed by pressing TIME ADJUST ...is selected, the estimated time remaining display shows the actual time remaining in the dryer too long. Once a Dryness Level is remembered and displayed. Once the alternate temperature...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... you do not select the Wrinkle Prevent/Wrinkle Prevent Plus setting, the dryer stops after approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes directly into the drum. Promptly removing clothes at the beginning of...Plus setting is not detected after cool down. The dryer will aid in a Sensor Cycle when the laundry is being sprayed into Cool Down. Laundry cools for ease in a mixed load to run...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...every 2 years, or more often, depending on vacation or not using your dryer and will not freeze. Gas Models: Close shutoff valve in death or electrical shock. 1. Clean lint screen... inlet hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are secure in dryer base. 6. Plug in the hoses, freezing can result in gas supply line. 3. Wipe drum thoroughly with a soft cloth until stain is removed...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... out pockets before laundering. ■ Is it a gas dryer? The dryer may require pressing and holding the Start/Pause button for the dryer. Press any key to clear the code from the dryer to side? In the U.S.A. - Open the dryer door. Locate the light bulb cover on . Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Use a time-delay...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

Louvered doors with equivalent ventilitation openings are required. Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MGDB200V, MGDB400V, MGDB700V, MGDB800V, MGDB850W Dryer with extended back: Dryer with flat back: Back view: Bottom view: Recommended Installation Spacing: NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with a door, minimum ventilation ...

Dimension Guide - Page 2

... the charts. Dryer can result. ...gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be installed within 6 ft (1.8 m) of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 100 ft. (30.5 m) 94 ft. (28.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) 84 ft. (25.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 71 ft. (21.6 m) 65 ft. (19.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 63 ft. (19.2 m) 57 ft...

Installation Guide - Page 4

...starting installation. For further information, please refer to LP gas Parts supplied (all parts are included. Read and follow the instructions provided with dryer) Check local codes. Check that opens to 1" ... Pipe-joint compound resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section in your dryer. Parts needed: (Not supplied with any tools listed here. Mobile home installations require...

Installation Guide - Page 5

... 15 or 20-amp circuit needed for gas dryers and 30-amp circuit needed for electric dryers. ■■ If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). Contact your dryer. Do not operate your washer using a pedestal...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... top and bottom of the door are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should also be plugged into dryer. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP- Additional installation requirements: This dryer is within reach of dryer's final location. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is equipped with a CSA...

Installation Guide - Page 7

..., AC only, 15- amp fused electrical supply is recommended. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS � For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS � For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will...

Installation Guide - Page 8

... on the model/serial rating plate for opening and closing . Gas supply pressure testing ■■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas specified on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of E.I. The location should be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial...

Installation Guide - Page 9

...Screw in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors. ■■ The total length should not exceed 7 3/4 ft. (2.4 m). Screw legs into any object that may be used . ■■ Do not use ... an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Dryer exhaust must not be at least 12" (305 mm) ...

Installation Guide - Page 11

...;■ Periscope Installation (For use with one 90° turn inside the dryer. Contact your installation. The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will provide...100 ft. (30.5 m) 94 ft. (28.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) 84 ft. (25.6 m) 2 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 71 ft. (21.6 m) 65 ft. (19.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 63 ft. (19.2 m) 57 ft....

Installation Guide - Page 12

...Bubbles will show a leak. Connect Inlet Hoses For non-steam models, skip to gas pipe. The dryer must be used , be sure there are no kinks. Turn cold water off valve in the.... Use pipe-joint compound on threads of LP gas. Connect gas supply to secure vent, because they can catch lint. MAKE GAS CONNECTION 1. Connect vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. valve is ...

Installation Guide - Page 15

... element is not crushed or kinked. Excessive scale buildup may notice an odor when dryer is recommended to remove any tape remaining on the door. REVERSE DOOR SWING You ...go back through the water system in Step 2. See "Level Dryer". A A A A 6. Be sure vent is first used. Gas Models: q Check that gas supply is closed. Over time, the buildup of lime scale may...

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