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Question posted by tlangan2000 on June 15th, 2012

I Have Some Heat But Clearly Not Full. What Can This Be?

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User Guide - Page 1

... TEMPERATURE Senses moisture level in load and Any automatically shuts off when load reaches the selected dryness. No-heat drying. Medium Gently dries delicate items. Low or Ex-Low Periodically starts and stops dryer, tumbling the load to handle. CYCLE SENSOR DRY Energy Preferred JEANS CASUAL DELICATES WRINKLE PREVENT COOL DOWN TIMED...

User Guide - Page 2

... • If the load is selectable, and the signal will depend on your dryer. Temperature Tips • A high heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as khakis and cotton jerseys, in... fabrics, and some knits. • An extra-low heat setting may be used to complete drying if items are unsure of heat inside the dryer. If the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is selected and the End...

Technical Education - Page 1

ML-4 TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTENNIAL™ ELECTRIC & GAS DRYERS MODELS: MED5900TW0 MGD5900TW0 MED5800TW0 MGD5800TW0 MED5700TW0 MGD5700TW0 MED5600TW0 MGD5600TW0 MED5500TW0 MGD5500TW0 JOB AID 8178629

Technical Education - Page 2

... information on the installation, operation, and service of the Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers. The objectives of this Job Aid are typical and should be used ... enable the In-Home Service Professional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers. For speciﬁc information on our products by anyone other than authorized In-Home Service...

Technical Education - Page 3

...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...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...

Technical Education - Page 4

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 -

Technical Education - Page 6

... 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...

Technical Education - Page 8

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-Foot Vent Length Zinc-Coated Leveling Legs MED5900T (E) MED5800T (E) MED5700T (E) MGD5900T (G) MGD5800T ...

Technical Education - Page 9

...733; or 10˝ adjustable wrench (for U.S. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting. Read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. nections.... 2-1 Check that may be ordered by calling the dealer from dryer drum. INSTALLATION INFORMATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required ...

Technical Education - Page 10

...: • Additional spacing should be considered for spacing of 0˝ (0 cm) clearance on all sides of the dryer to do not permit, installation of the dryer. This dryer has been tested for the following spacing dimensions are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the...

Technical Education - Page 12

... for (1) new branchcircuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is adequate. ONLY Electric Models Only It is your dryer, you will be obtained from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the...

Technical Education - Page 32

... a damp cloth to see which step was skipped. 2. Be sure the vent is first heated. WARNING If the dryer will not start the dryer. Electric Dryers Only: When the dryer Do not remove ground prong. For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following: • There may notice an odor when the dry- •...

Technical Education - Page 38

... fuse used for a while, there may not have heat. No heat • Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? If the dryer hasn't been used ? When balled up ? The ... the dryer set to side? Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Clean out pockets before laundering. • Is it a gas dryer? Use a time-delay fuse. • Is the dryer door ...

Technical Education - Page 40

... softener sheets added to other clothing. Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is located? The new electric heating element may not be cleaned before each load. The odor will change the amount of the cycle? • Was the dryer overloaded? Change the dryness level setting on Automatic Cycles. If so, ventilate the...

Technical Education - Page 41

... and their locations are shown below. COMPONENT ACCESS This section instructs you on how to service each component inside the Maytag Centennial™ Electric & Gas Dryers. COMPONENT LOCATIONS Electric Dryer Components Electronic Control Wrinkle Prevent Switch DC Heater Relay DC Motor Relay Timer Temperature Switch Push To Start Switch Signal Switch AC Heater Relay...

Technical Education - Page 67

...all inputs to the Diagnostic Test. Time delay fuse? • Is dryer vent properly installed and clear of lint or obstructions? • All tests/checks should be made with.... DIAGNOSTICS & TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSTICS WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before replacing components. This test is connected to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Less Dry • ...

Technical Education - Page 69

... the electronic control without disconnecting any wiring to the terminal block are secure, replace or repair the main wire harness. 6-3 Check for electric dryer. • If there is no continuity, check that the power cord is continuity, go to step 4. 4. Power Cord N Plug Terminal Block L1 COM Plug-to ...

Technical Education - Page 72

...Components illustration. 6-6 Thermal Fuse Thermal Cut-Off Thermistor High Limit Thermostat Heat Element Thermal Components-Electric Thermal Fuse High Limit Thermostat Thermal Cut-Off Thermistor Thermal Components-Gas ...must be replaced. The thermal fuse is equipped with the dryer drive motor. If the dryer does not heat with the dryer gas valve. If the thermal fuse opens, power is ...

Technical Education - Page 76

...be about 20 Ω and should be open the off condition. Actuator in . PROBLEM: Dryer Will Not Heat Gas Only Refer to ground, chassis, and neutral. • If either element fails these ... 5 were OK, replace the motor. Perform Thermal Fuse Test, page 6-6. 5. PROBLEM: Dryer Will Not Heat Electric Only Refer to verify they are not true, replace the motor. Perform Thermal Cut-Off...

Technical Education - Page 79

... P3-6 V 2 4 P3-5 OR 1 SIGNAL P3-4 T-W 2 4 P3-3 1 W-BK P4-4 P4-3 P4-2 P4-1 HEATER RELAY G-Y THERMISTOR 10 kΩ W BR BR AC COIL W - NEUTRAL W-R R - WIRING DIAGRAMS & STRIP CIRCUITS Electric Dryers WIRING DIAGRAM 7-1 L1 LINE -

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