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...moisture level in load and Any automatically shuts off when load reaches the selected dryness. Any Low or Medium heat depending on fabrics in the dryer too long. Any Evenly dries large or heavy loads. Medium Gently dries delicate items. Low or Ex-Low Periodically starts and stops... found in clothes packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from the model shown and may not have all the cycles and features described. Your dryer may vary from being left in load No heat W10089172A CYCLE SENSOR DRY Energy Preferred JEANS CASUAL DELICATES WRINKLE PREVENT COOL DOWN TIMED DRY HEAVY...
...moisture level in load and Any automatically shuts off when load reaches the selected dryness. Any Low or Medium heat depending on fabrics in the dryer too long. Any Evenly dries large or heavy loads. Medium Gently dries delicate items. Low or Ex-Low Periodically starts and stops... found in clothes packed in a suitcase or in items wrinkled from the model shown and may not have all the cycles and features described. Your dryer may vary from being left in load No heat W10089172A CYCLE SENSOR DRY Energy Preferred JEANS CASUAL DELICATES WRINKLE PREVENT COOL DOWN TIMED DRY HEAVY...
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... Signal is selectable, and the signal will sound periodically when the WRINKLE PREVENT setting is selected, but only if the End of heat inside the dryer. Temperature Tips • A high heat setting may choose a setting based on your load. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the ...End of Cycle Signal is on the front page of the dryer user instructions or contact the dealer from whom you have questions about drying temperatures for drying heavyweight items such as effective when using electronic sensors...
... Signal is selectable, and the signal will sound periodically when the WRINKLE PREVENT setting is selected, but only if the End of heat inside the dryer. Temperature Tips • A high heat setting may choose a setting based on your load. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the ...End of Cycle Signal is on the front page of the dryer user instructions or contact the dealer from whom you have questions about drying temperatures for drying heavyweight items such as effective when using electronic sensors...
Technical Education
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ML-4 TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTENNIAL™ ELECTRIC & GAS DRYERS MODELS: MED5900TW0 MGD5900TW0 MED5800TW0 MGD5800TW0 MED5700TW0 MGD5700TW0 MED5600TW0 MGD5600TW0 MED5500TW0 MGD5500TW0 JOB AID 8178629
ML-4 TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTENNIAL™ ELECTRIC & GAS DRYERS MODELS: MED5900TW0 MGD5900TW0 MED5800TW0 MGD5800TW0 MED5700TW0 MGD5700TW0 MED5600TW0 MGD5600TW0 MED5500TW0 MGD5500TW0 JOB AID 8178629
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FORWARD This Maytag Job Aid, "Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers" (Part No.8178629), provides the InHome Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of this Job Aid are typical and should be ... enable the In-Home Service Professional to the "Use and Care Guide," or "Tech Sheet" provided with the product when servicing the dryer. The objectives of the Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers. Copyright © 2007, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - The Wiring Diagrams and Strip Circuits used for any repairs made on...
FORWARD This Maytag Job Aid, "Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers" (Part No.8178629), provides the InHome Service Professional with information on the installation, operation, and service of this Job Aid are typical and should be ... enable the In-Home Service Professional to the "Use and Care Guide," or "Tech Sheet" provided with the product when servicing the dryer. The objectives of the Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers. Copyright © 2007, Whirlpool Corporation, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - The Wiring Diagrams and Strip Circuits used for any repairs made on...
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... 1-2 Model & Serial Number Label & Tech Sheet Locations 1-3 Specifications 1-4 INSTALLATION INFORMATION 2-1 Installation Instructions 2-1 PRODUCT OPERATION 3-1 Dryer Use 3-1 Dryer Care 3-4 Troubleshooting 3-6 COMPONENT ACCESS 4-1 Component Locations 4-1 Removing The Control Panel Components 4-2 Removing The Door Switch And Cabinet Front...TCO) (Gas Models Only 4-13 Removing The Thermal Cutoff (TCO), Heater, And Inlet Thermistor/ High-Limit Thermostat (Electric Models Only 4-14 Removing The Flame Sensor And Gas Burner Assembly (Gas Models Only 4-16 Removing The Moisture Sensor And...
... 1-2 Model & Serial Number Label & Tech Sheet Locations 1-3 Specifications 1-4 INSTALLATION INFORMATION 2-1 Installation Instructions 2-1 PRODUCT OPERATION 3-1 Dryer Use 3-1 Dryer Care 3-4 Troubleshooting 3-6 COMPONENT ACCESS 4-1 Component Locations 4-1 Removing The Control Panel Components 4-2 Removing The Door Switch And Cabinet Front...TCO) (Gas Models Only 4-13 Removing The Thermal Cutoff (TCO), Heater, And Inlet Thermistor/ High-Limit Thermostat (Electric Models Only 4-14 Removing The Flame Sensor And Gas Burner Assembly (Gas Models Only 4-16 Removing The Moisture Sensor And...
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iv - Page DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 Diagnostics 6-1 Diagnostic Guide 6-1 Less Dry Test 6-1 Diagnostic Test 6-1 Component Tests 6-3 Troubleshooting 6-9 Troubleshooting Guide 6-9 Troubleshooting 6-10 WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS 7-1 Electric Dryers 7-1 Wiring Diagram 7-1 Strip Circuits 7-3 Gas Dryers 7-4 Wiring Diagram 7-4 Strip Circuits 7-6 -
iv - Page DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 Diagnostics 6-1 Diagnostic Guide 6-1 Less Dry Test 6-1 Diagnostic Test 6-1 Component Tests 6-3 Troubleshooting 6-9 Troubleshooting Guide 6-9 Troubleshooting 6-10 WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS 7-1 Electric Dryers 7-1 Wiring Diagram 7-1 Strip Circuits 7-3 Gas Dryers 7-4 Wiring Diagram 7-4 Strip Circuits 7-6 -
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WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will follow instructions. GENERAL DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. This ...
WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will follow instructions. GENERAL DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. This ...
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on - White Q = White - MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER M E D 5 9 00 T W 0 BRAND M = Maytag ACCESS / FUEL T = Top Load F = Front Load W = Work Space E = Electric G = Gas H = Horizontal V = Vertical PRODUCT W = Washer D = Dryer T = Thin Twin P = Pedestal B = Combo C = Compact SERIES 1 = Innovation 2 = Commercial 3 = Compact 4 = Stack 5 = LEAP 6 = Oasis 7 = Merloni 8 = Horizon 9 = Duet/Combo PRICE POINT LEVELS (1 - 9) TRADE PARTNER 00 = Brand 10 = SBC...
on - White Q = White - MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MODEL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER M E D 5 9 00 T W 0 BRAND M = Maytag ACCESS / FUEL T = Top Load F = Front Load W = Work Space E = Electric G = Gas H = Horizontal V = Vertical PRODUCT W = Washer D = Dryer T = Thin Twin P = Pedestal B = Combo C = Compact SERIES 1 = Innovation 2 = Commercial 3 = Compact 4 = Stack 5 = LEAP 6 = Oasis 7 = Merloni 8 = Horizon 9 = Duet/Combo PRICE POINT LEVELS (1 - 9) TRADE PARTNER 00 = Brand 10 = SBC...
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...; • • • • • • • • • 1-4 Option 90 Min. ft.) GentIeBreeze™ Drying System Wrinkle Prevent Smooth BaIance™ Suspension DuraCushion™ Dryer Drum Interior Light Spill Guard Reversible Swing Door Commercial-Grade SteelReinforced Baseframe 360° Front & Rear Heat Seal High Torque Motor (1/3-HP) Front Serviceable 64...
...; • • • • • • • • • 1-4 Option 90 Min. ft.) GentIeBreeze™ Drying System Wrinkle Prevent Smooth BaIance™ Suspension DuraCushion™ Dryer Drum Interior Light Spill Guard Reversible Swing Door Commercial-Grade SteelReinforced Baseframe 360° Front & Rear Heat Seal High Torque Motor (1/3-HP) Front Serviceable 64...
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Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting. Ask for gas con- nections) • Flat-blade screwdriver • Adjustable wrench that may be ordered by calling the dealer from dryer drum. INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS AND PARTS ...wrench • 8˝ or 10˝ adjustable wrench (for Part Number 346764. • Metal exhaust system hardware. 2-1 Read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that opens...
Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting. Ask for gas con- nections) • Flat-blade screwdriver • Adjustable wrench that may be ordered by calling the dealer from dryer drum. INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS AND PARTS ...wrench • 8˝ or 10˝ adjustable wrench (for Part Number 346764. • Metal exhaust system hardware. 2-1 Read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that opens...
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...and vapors, such as a dryer. Place dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). See "Venting Requirements," page 2-17. • A separate 30-amp circuit (electric only). • If you are required. At lower temperatures, the dryer might be required for this dryer. Recommended spacing should be ...and bottom of the door are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in the same closet as gasoline, away from dryer. See "Venting Requirements," page 2-17. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING NOTE: No other...
...and vapors, such as a dryer. Place dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). See "Venting Requirements," page 2-17. • A separate 30-amp circuit (electric only). • If you are required. At lower temperatures, the dryer might be required for this dryer. Recommended spacing should be ...and bottom of the door are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer in the same closet as gasoline, away from dryer. See "Venting Requirements," page 2-17. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS WARNING NOTE: No other...
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Closet door with vents *Required spacing 3"* (7.6 cm) Mobile Home - The installation must be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening (such as a nearby window) should be made in .2* (155 cm2) 1 " 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" 5"* (2.5 cm) (73.66 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (...Canadian Manufactured Home Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Side view - The opening . 2-3 closet or confined area C. Additional Installation Requirements This dryer is available for purchase from your dealer. • Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. • Special provisions must conform to ...
Closet door with vents *Required spacing 3"* (7.6 cm) Mobile Home - The installation must be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening (such as a nearby window) should be made in .2* (155 cm2) 1 " 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" 5"* (2.5 cm) (73.66 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm) (...Canadian Manufactured Home Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Side view - The opening . 2-3 closet or confined area C. Additional Installation Requirements This dryer is available for purchase from your dealer. • Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. • Special provisions must conform to ...
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...connection, the neutral ground conductor must be used , it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that connect to the dryer must determine the type of electrical connection you must end in the neutral or grounding circuit. • Do not use with upturned ends. • ...-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the terminal block. Connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Grounding through the neutral conductors. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS U.S.A. The wires that the ground path is isolated from the neutral conductor. • A 4-wire power supply ...
...connection, the neutral ground conductor must be used , it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that connect to the dryer must determine the type of electrical connection you must end in the neutral or grounding circuit. • Do not use with upturned ends. • ...-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the terminal block. Connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Grounding through the neutral conductors. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS U.S.A. The wires that the ground path is isolated from the neutral conductor. • A 4-wire power supply ...
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... can result in doubt as to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the power supply cord: if it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. 2-5 Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in a risk of NEMA Type...be run with the circuit conductors and connected to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. The neutral conductor must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of least resistance for electric current. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4...
... can result in doubt as to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the power supply cord: if it will reduce the risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. 2-5 Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in a risk of NEMA Type...be run with the circuit conductors and connected to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. The neutral conductor must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of least resistance for electric current. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4...
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...-30R) 2-6 It is your responsibility • To contact a qualified electrical installer. • To be plugged into an appropriate outlet that the electrical connection is properly installed and grounded in death or electrical shock. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. ...properly grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be sure that is adequate and in doubt as to do so can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING: Improper connection of the line. Do not modify the...
...-30R) 2-6 It is your responsibility • To contact a qualified electrical installer. • To be plugged into an appropriate outlet that the electrical connection is properly installed and grounded in death or electrical shock. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. ...properly grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be sure that is adequate and in doubt as to do so can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING: Improper connection of the line. Do not modify the...
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... Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Removable conduit connector B. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the threaded section of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "...section. 2-8 Hole below the terminal block opening C. Reaching inside the strain relief. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the ...
... Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Removable conduit connector B. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the threaded section of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral wire, go to "...section. 2-8 Hole below the terminal block opening C. Reaching inside the strain relief. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the ...
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...wire before being moved to external ground conductor screw. Neutral prong E. A B C FE D A. Tighten screws. 5. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to outer terminal block screws. External ground conductor screw B. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply ...cord to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Spade terminals with hold-down ...
...wire before being moved to external ground conductor screw. Neutral prong E. A B C FE D A. Tighten screws. 5. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to outer terminal block screws. External ground conductor screw B. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply ...cord to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Spade terminals with hold-down ...
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... under the center screw of the terminal block. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Shape ends of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Neutral ground wire 2-10 Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of wires into a hook shape. 1. Strip insulation back 1˝...
... under the center screw of the terminal block. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Shape ends of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Neutral ground wire 2-10 Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of wires into a hook shape. 1. Strip insulation back 1˝...
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... or center wire) D. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Tighten strain relief screw. 6. Tighten screw. You have completed your electrical connection. Connect the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). E A A. A B C F E D A. Ground wire... (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screws. 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to outer terminal block screws...
... or center wire) D. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Tighten strain relief screw. 6. Tighten screw. You have completed your electrical connection. Connect the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). E A A. A B C F E D A. Ground wire... (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screws. 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to outer terminal block screws...
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.... 2. External ground conductor screw C. Squeeze hooked ends together. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with outer covering. 4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into a hook shape. 1 . Direct wire ... center wire) of power supply cable under the screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Place the hooked ends of cable. You have completed your electrical connection. Tighten screws. 4. B C B C D D A E E A A. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Strip insulation ...
.... 2. External ground conductor screw C. Squeeze hooked ends together. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with outer covering. 4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into a hook shape. 1 . Direct wire ... center wire) of power supply cable under the screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Place the hooked ends of cable. You have completed your electrical connection. Tighten screws. 4. B C B C D D A E E A A. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. 3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief 3. Strip insulation ...