Maytag MED5801TW Support Question
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Question posted by Debbiemurphy on April 29th, 2011
Maytag Elect Dryer Model Med5801tw
It takes -1 to 11/2 hours to dry a normal load. How can my husband fix this?
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Related Maytag MED5801TW Manual Pages
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
... 4
Tools and Parts...4 Location Requirements ...4 Electrical Requirements...5 Electrical Connection ...7 Venting Requirements ...12 Plan Vent System...14 Install Vent System ...15 Install Leveling Legs ...15 Connect Vent ...16 Level Dryer ...16 Complete Installation ...16
DRYER USE...17 Starting Your Dryer...17 Drying Rack ...18
DRYER CARE ...18 Cleaning the Dryer Location 18 Cleaning the Lint...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
...the door to the drying compartment.
■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will ...load to cooking oils in this Use and Care Guide or in the dryer. DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
... available for proper exhaust installation. See "Electrical Requirements."
■ A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of the dryer. The combined weight 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 upturned ends.
■ A UL listed...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors.
5 The installation must conform to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for wall, door and floor moldings.
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
...; A UL listed strain relief.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of least resistance for use aluminum).
■ At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 If your outlet looks like this :
4-wire receptacle...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... 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...Wire
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
*If local codes do not permit the connection of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C....
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...center, silver-colored terminal block screw. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Remove center silver-colored terminal...B. 4-prong plug C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw E. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from external ground conductor screw. Neutral ground wire
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
... wire from external ground conductor screw. B A
C
D
E
E B
F
C
A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. Neutral wire (white or center wire)
4. Tighten screws. External ground conductor screw - You have completed your electrical connection. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Connect neutral
ground wire and place the hooked...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...
When connecting to the center, silvercolored terminal screw of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Now go to outer terminal block screws....center wire) E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
11 Neutral wire (white or center wire)
1. External ... You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of the terminal block. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Neutral ground ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... qualified electrician
WARNING: To reduce the risk of the other wires to achieve the best
drying performance.
12 If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from external ground ... to outer terminal block screws.
You have completed your electrical connection. Place the hooked ends of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
Secure cover with rigid or flexible...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is a new vent system
Vent material ■ Use a heavy metal vent. Rigid metal vent ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are shown here.
If this is in its final location...■ Flexible metal vent must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services.
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... come in death, fire, electrical shock, or serious injury. Vent length necessary to have the dryer converted.
Over-the-top installation (also available with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch):... one offset elbow) B. B
C
D
A
E
F
G
B
A
B
C
A.
Dryer B. WARNING
Fire Hazard Cover unused exhaust holes with the following kits for close clearance alternate installations...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
... metal
64 ft (20 m)
58 ft (17.7 m)
Flexible metal
36 ft (11 m)
28 ft (8.5 m)
1
Rigid metal
54 ft (16.5 m)
48 ft (14.6 m)
Flexible metal
31 ft (9.4 m)
23 ft (7 m)
2
Rigid metal
44 ft (13.4 m)
38 ft (11.6 m)
Flexible metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft (10.7 m)
29 ft (8.8 m)
Flexible metal
25 ft (7.6 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)
4
Rigid metal
27 ft (8.2 m)
21 ft...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...dryer up the dryer using a wood block. Connect Vent
1. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. (On gas models...dryer's final location. For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following :
■ Controls are intact and tight, or that the dryer is closed.
11... dryer into an outlet and/or electrical ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 17
... signal is indicated on it (including cooking oils).
This book covers several different models. Your dryer may have all of fabric being dried. Clean lint screen before operating this ENERGY PREFFERED cycle to help "feel" the amount of load being dried. Set the Temperature control to the recommended cycle for clothes to medium-weight fabrics...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
.... To find out whether your model allows drying rack usage and for information on a clothesline or by lint can increase drying time. Push the Start button. Air
90
(no heat)
Air
90
(no heat)
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from dryer.
Every Load Cleaning
1. Slide drying rack over the edge of the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 20
...-use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The dryer may not have heat.
The dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to side?
Electric dryers use it only once.
■ Is the.... Clean out pockets before each load. If the dryer hasn't been used ? Do not use a plastic vent. In Canada www.maytag.ca
Dryer Operation
Dryer will increase drying times. When balled up ? ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 21
... floor for the first time? The new electric heating element may not be contacting the sensor strips. WARNING
Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the area, rewash and dry the clothing.
■ Is the dryer being dried.
■ Is the load too large and heavy to other injury.
■...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
ft (0.20 cu. side swing door only Drying rack - fits 27" (68.6 cm) Ultra Capacity - side swing door only Compact dryer stand - To locate the Maytag® appliances designated service company in your area, you the cost of a service call. ACCESSORIES
Enhance your telephone directory Yellow Pages. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
...model number and serial number. Dealer name Address Phone number Model ... instructions. 11. The removal and reinstallation of Maytag Corporation or... country in a country other than normal, single-family household use. 4. ...Maytag. This limited warranty applies only when the major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with electrical...
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