Maytag MED5700TQ Support Question
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Question posted by oranstucker on June 5th, 2012
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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to catch fire.
■ Do not dry articles that have the skills to carry out... heat to reduce the chance of the dryer and exhaust vent should be exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... require metal exhaust system hardware available for installing new exhaust vent)
■ Tape measure
Parts supplied Remove parts packages from dryer drum. See "Electrical Requirements."
■ A sturdy floor to do not permit, installation of a companion appliance should also be extended. Drying times can result in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. See...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... Home Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. The installation must conform to introduce outside air into the dryer. Installation Clearances The location must be considered.
18"* (45.7 cm)
14" max.* (35...)
*27 ³⁄₄" (70.5 cm)
29" (73.66 cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. Recommended spacing should ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. U.S.A. Connect to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer.
Electrical Connection To properly install your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.
■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on the dryer. This dryer uses a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...or circuit breaker box*
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*... supply cord is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... with upturned ends F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. You have completed your electrical connections. Ring terminals
1. Tighten screw. Neutral ground wire
4. B. Tighten strain relief screws.
6. ... is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of dryer rear panel.
Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. E
D
A. Neutral ground wire...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...
GF
A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C.
You have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor screw C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Connect ground wire (green ...or bare) of power supply cable to the center, silvercolored terminal screw of dryer rear panel. A
B
C
3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord
Use where local codes...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). A
E
1. Tighten screws.
4.
Bend ends of wires into slot of dryer rear panel. B
C
D
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
When connecting to the terminal block, place ...length so dryer can be moved if needed.
You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of terminal block (hook facing right).
Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections....
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... Do not use a metal foil vent. Failure to achieve the best
drying performance.
14
Tighten screw. Venting Requirements
WARNING
E F
A.
Modify existing ...neutral wire. 1.
Connect neutral
ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
Neutral ground wire C. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... insects from entering the home. ■ Exhaust hood must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is acceptable.
4" (10.2 cm)
2½" (6.4 cm)
■ An exhaust hood should ..., see the "Assistance or Service" section. Louvered hood style B. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. ■ Rigid metal vent is a new vent system
Vent material...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...Alternate installations for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the...4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm) mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to a noncombustible portion of the dryer. Plan Vent System
Choose your installation. Periscope ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
...longer than those specified will help to achieve the best drying performance. Find the diamond marking.
4. Gently lay the dryer on the corner posts until the diamond marking is ...
58 ft (17.7 m) 28 ft (8.5 m)
48 ft (14.6 m) 23 ft (7 m)
38 ft (11.6 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)
29 ft (8.8 m) 17 ft (5.2 m)
21 ft (6.4 m) 15 ft (4.6 m)
Install Vent System
1. Vent system chart
Number of 90º turns...
Use and Care Guide - Page 19
...electrical supply is on the side where hinges were just removed.
7.
When the dryer has been running or "On" position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer...or right within slot to inner door panel so handle is first heated. Tighten screws halfway.
Read "Dryer Use." 9. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with door catch (C).
6. If there is not ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...the recommended cycle for the type of load being dried. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set to follow these ... of Cycle signal is part of fire, electric shock, or injury to tumble freely. 3.
See "Dryer Cycle Descriptions" (separate sheet) for clothes... heat to an Off area when the dryer is selectable. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should be removed from the dryer as...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... ordering, please refer to secure rack on rack) Timed
Low
Drying
Stuffed toys/pillows (cotton or polyester filled)
Timed
Low
Drying
Stuffed toys/pillows Foam rubber filled
Air
N/A
(no heat)
60 min. 60 min. 90 min. Push down to the front page of the dryer door opening . A screen blocked by using an air cycle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
...denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. Dry unstable dye items inside-out to dry the drum. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should : 1. ...lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Open the dryer door. As Needed Cleaning
1. Roll lint off the screen with...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... dryer? The dryer may not have heat. Timer does not noticeably advance
■ Is the dryer set to check air movement. See "How Automatic Drying Works" in the Wrinkle Prevent position. Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is the dryer level front to back and side to side? Do not use ? Electric dryers...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...; Is the lint screen clogged? Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and the rear of dryer cycles requires temperatures above the floor for the first time? ■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size?
The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. Lint screen...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
...dryer connector installation kit 4 ft (1.2m) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp 4 ft (1.2m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 6 ft (1.8m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp Dryer vent lint brush All-purpose appliance cleaner Laundry supply storage cart Drying rack - side swing door only Drying...correspondence.
fits 27" (68.6 cm) Ultra Capacity -
fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity, 6.5 cu. ASSISTANCE OR ...
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