Use and Care Guide
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... read and obey all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. 2
... read and obey all safety messages. These words mean: DANGER You can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you and others are not followed. 2
Use and Care Guide
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... your gas supplier, call your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The dryer must be performed by a quali ed installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. 3 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to...
... your gas supplier, call your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The dryer must be performed by a quali ed installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. 3 WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to...
Use and Care Guide
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WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be dried on it (including cooking oils). For more information, contact your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on it (even after washing). If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to follow these ...instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Quick Start Guide/Dryer Use WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Failure to do if you use your gas supplier. For a summary of oil on the next page...
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be dried on it (including cooking oils). For more information, contact your dryer following installation, see the QUICK START GUIDE on it (even after washing). If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to follow these ...instructions can result in death, explosion, or fire. Quick Start Guide/Dryer Use WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Failure to do if you use your gas supplier. For a summary of oil on the next page...
Use and Care Guide
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... drying time is displayed. 6. To add or remove options during a Timed Cycle: You may not have all the cycles and features described. To restart the dryer Close the door and press and hold START/PAUSE to set a drying time and temperature. Clean lint screen. 2. Place laundry in the... dryer. Press and hold START/PAUSE to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Shut the door. 3. Select the WRINKLE PREVENT and/or ...
... drying time is displayed. 6. To add or remove options during a Timed Cycle: You may not have all the cycles and features described. To restart the dryer Close the door and press and hold START/PAUSE to set a drying time and temperature. Clean lint screen. 2. Place laundry in the... dryer. Press and hold START/PAUSE to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Shut the door. 3. Select the WRINKLE PREVENT and/or ...
Use and Care Guide
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... at any time before pressing Start/ Pause. ■■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is not detected after starting dryer 1. Press the WRINKLE PREVENT button to check and clean the lint screen. NOTE: When the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the Cycle... Auto Cycle when the laundry is a reminder to turn off . The last selection will be accepted. Changing Cycles after approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes directly into Cool Down and the Cool Down and Wrinkle Prevent indicators illuminate, if selected. ■■ In a Timed Dry Cycle, wet...
... at any time before pressing Start/ Pause. ■■ Three short tones sound if an unavailable combination is not detected after starting dryer 1. Press the WRINKLE PREVENT button to check and clean the lint screen. NOTE: When the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the Cycle... Auto Cycle when the laundry is a reminder to turn off . The last selection will be accepted. Changing Cycles after approximately 5 minutes, the dryer goes directly into Cool Down and the Cool Down and Wrinkle Prevent indicators illuminate, if selected. ■■ In a Timed Dry Cycle, wet...
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... to a soft cloth. Apply paste to remove lint. This buildup can increase drying time. Removing Accumulated Lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should : 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Clean lint screen. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. Scrub lint screen with the brush ...clothes. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. Make a paste with a damp cloth. 4. Push the lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. As Needed Cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause overheating and damage...
... to a soft cloth. Apply paste to remove lint. This buildup can increase drying time. Removing Accumulated Lint From Inside the Dryer Cabinet Lint should : 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Clean lint screen. Wet a nylon brush with hot water. 5. Scrub lint screen with the brush ...clothes. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. Make a paste with a damp cloth. 4. Push the lint screen firmly back into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. As Needed Cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can cause overheating and damage...
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...;■ Was the Start button firmly pressed? To change the drum light 1. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw located in dryer or reconnect power. Replace the cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Clean out pockets before operating. If the problem continues,...here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to side? In U.S.A. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to secure dryer door. Check the front and rear edges of the cover. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Replace the ...
...;■ Was the Start button firmly pressed? To change the drum light 1. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw located in dryer or reconnect power. Replace the cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. Clean out pockets before operating. If the problem continues,...here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to side? In U.S.A. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to secure dryer door. Check the front and rear edges of the cover. Check that both circuit breakers have heat. Replace the ...
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... or varnishing in the area where your hand under the outside exhaust hood clogged with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)? Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear of lint or replace exhaust vent with lint? See the Installation Instructions.... The load may have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the cycle. ■■ Was the dryer overloaded? Level the dryer. Change the dryness level setting on Auto Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of the cycle. ...
... or varnishing in the area where your hand under the outside exhaust hood clogged with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC)? Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear of lint or replace exhaust vent with lint? See the Installation Instructions.... The load may have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the cycle. ■■ Was the dryer overloaded? Level the dryer. Change the dryness level setting on Auto Cycles. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of the cycle. ...
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... change the Dryness Level settings: NOTE: The Dryness Level settings cannot be lit solid, but the other settings will be changed while the dryer is running. 1. There are 3 drying settings, which are consistently not as dry as you would like, you selected will affect all of... without saving, press the POWER/CANCEL button. 4. Changing the Auto Cycles Default Settings IMPORTANT: Your dryness level settings can be displayed. 2. The dryer will beep, and the current drying mode will affect all of your new preset drying setting for at least 6 seconds. temperatures dryness level cycle...
... change the Dryness Level settings: NOTE: The Dryness Level settings cannot be lit solid, but the other settings will be changed while the dryer is running. 1. There are 3 drying settings, which are consistently not as dry as you would like, you selected will affect all of... without saving, press the POWER/CANCEL button. 4. Changing the Auto Cycles Default Settings IMPORTANT: Your dryness level settings can be displayed. 2. The dryer will beep, and the current drying mode will affect all of your new preset drying setting for at least 6 seconds. temperatures dryness level cycle...
Installation Instructions
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DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These ...
DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you don't follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These ...
Installation Instructions
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.... Check existing electrical supply and venting. Some codes limit, or do not use leveling legs. Tools needed : (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to 1" (25mm) or hex-head socket wrench Utility knife Tape measure Pliers Long inlet hose Rubber washer Parts package is located... opens to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for installing new exhaust vent) 3 Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Level Caulking gun and compound (for your local building inspector. Parts needed : Parts supplied (all models): Flat-blade...
.... Check existing electrical supply and venting. Some codes limit, or do not use leveling legs. Tools needed : (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to 1" (25mm) or hex-head socket wrench Utility knife Tape measure Pliers Long inlet hose Rubber washer Parts package is located... opens to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for installing new exhaust vent) 3 Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Level Caulking gun and compound (for your local building inspector. Parts needed : Parts supplied (all models): Flat-blade...
Installation Instructions
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...690 kPa) for ease of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. If a closet door or louvered door is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Space must support dryer weight of dryer to fully open. spacing for companion appliances and clearances for proper... for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 30 amp circuit. ■■ If using the "Y" connector and short hose (if needed) which...
...690 kPa) for ease of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. If a closet door or louvered door is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. Space must support dryer weight of dryer to fully open. spacing for companion appliances and clearances for proper... for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of dryer. See "Venting Requirements." ■■ A separate 30 amp circuit. ■■ If using the "Y" connector and short hose (if needed) which...
Installation Instructions
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... servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilitation openings are required. Louvered doors with a door..., minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should also be considered on all sides of automatic sensor cycles...
... servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to reduce noise transfer. ■■ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilitation openings are required. Louvered doors with a door..., minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should also be considered on all sides of automatic sensor cycles...
Installation Instructions
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... branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors. Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): 6" (152 mm) 3" (76 mm) 76" (1930 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 51/2" (140 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (...Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for mobile home installations. Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. Mobile home installations require: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from your responsibility: ■...
... branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors. Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): 6" (152 mm) 3" (76 mm) 76" (1930 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 51/2" (140 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (...Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for mobile home installations. Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. Mobile home installations require: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from your responsibility: ■...
Installation Instructions
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... Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. WARNING: Improper connection of cardboard from dryer carton; Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in a risk of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ...wire receptacle (14-30R) Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Flanged spade connectors Ring connectors If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must be insulated. ■■ 10...
... Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), protected with flexible metallic conduit. WARNING: Improper connection of cardboard from dryer carton; Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in a risk of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ...wire receptacle (14-30R) Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Flanged spade connectors Ring connectors If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must be insulated. ■■ 10...
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... mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on power cord is required for 3-wire power supply cord E connection. Strain relief should be a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in place and tighten strain relief screws enough to step 5 for 4-wire power supply cord connection or step 9 for mobile homes and...
... mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on power cord is required for 3-wire power supply cord E connection. Strain relief should be a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be in place and tighten strain relief screws enough to step 5 for 4-wire power supply cord connection or step 9 for mobile homes and...
Installation Instructions
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...prong D. Connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 10. Tighten screws. 9. Now, go to external ground conductor screw (A). Spade terminals with hold -down...Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to neutral wire. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Ring terminals G. Secure cover with upturned ends E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F. Now, go to Venting Requirements...
...prong D. Connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 10. Tighten screws. 9. Now, go to external ground conductor screw (A). Spade terminals with hold -down...Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to neutral wire. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Ring terminals G. Secure cover with upturned ends E. 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief F. Now, go to Venting Requirements...
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...to strain relief (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of wires into hooks. 17. Shape ends of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Connect wires to step 14 for 4-wire direct wire connection, step 20 for 3-wire direct wire connection, or step 25... strain relief threads. 15. Prepare to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 18. Strain relief should be a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Attach direct wire strain relief 4-wire Direct WIRE Connection Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection (251"mm) ...
...to strain relief (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of wires into hooks. 17. Shape ends of extra length so dryer may be in a horizontal position. Connect wires to step 14 for 4-wire direct wire connection, step 20 for 3-wire direct wire connection, or step 25... strain relief threads. 15. Prepare to the right, squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw. 18. Strain relief should be a tight fit with dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. Attach direct wire strain relief 4-wire Direct WIRE Connection Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection (251"mm) ...
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...hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with hold-down screw. Secure cover with .... 20. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Connect remaining wires To connect wires to terminal block A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. 23. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). 12 Connect ground wire F 3-...
...hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with hold-down screw. Secure cover with .... 20. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Connect remaining wires To connect wires to terminal block A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into hooks. 23. Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). 12 Connect ground wire F 3-...
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Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 29. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect external ground wire A G B E A Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) ...). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from the external ground conductor screw (A) to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 26. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B). ...
Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire B C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 29. Secure cover with hold -down screw. Connect external ground wire A G B E A Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) ...). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from the external ground conductor screw (A) to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 26. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B). ...