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Use and Care Guide - Page 3
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to eliminate static unless... that could cause a load to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean lint screen before using the dryer, follow instructions. WARNING
...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
....5" (80.01 cm) and 37" (93.98 cm), see "Plan
Vent System" section for venting requirements. Optional Pedestal
Are you purchased your dryer. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. The kit should be
type SRD or SRDT and be at least 3" (7.6 cm) above the floor. The cord should contain: ■...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
.... (96.52 cm)
*Required spacing
1"* (2.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm)
5 WARNING
Location Requirements
Dryer Dimensions
51½" (130.81 cm)
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. The combined weight
of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft
(61 cm) of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... * (155 cm2)
3"* (7.6 cm)
1"* (2.5 cm) Recessed area B. Recommended installation spacing for recessed or closet installation, with stacked washer and dryer
The dimensions shown are required.
7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm)
9"* (22.9 cm)
5"** 31¹ ₂" 1"*
1" 27" 1"
(12.7 cm) (80.0 cm) (2.5 cm) (2.5 cm)(68.6 cm) (2.5 cm)
*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...(12.7 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
Mobile home - The installation must determine the type of the line. Connect to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Electrical Requirements - A copy of the above... (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is installed with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all mobile home...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
...dryer must be identified by direct wire: Power supply cable must be run with upturned ends. ■ A UL listed strain relief. WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8 The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric...cord kit marked for electric current. The cord should contain...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... codes. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock. WARNING: Improper connection of dryer's final location. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4-wire receptacle 14-30R
■ Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 9831317.
Connect to an...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...disconnect or circuit breaker box*
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
A UL listed, 120/240volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
A ...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 12
...Center silver-colored terminal block screw E. Neutral ground wire F. B
D
E
A. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire
D. Now go to outer terminal block screws. Ground prong D.
External ground ...
Ground wire (green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
12 Neutral wire (white or center wire)
4.
Direct ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...B. C
1. D
5. Tighten screw.
Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel.
Neutral ground wire F.
Tighten screw. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Ground wire...-colored terminal block screw E. You have completed your electrical connection. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of power supply cable ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... other wires to neutral wire. Shape ends of wires into slot of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. A. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw....cabinet-ground conductor to the center, silvercolored terminal screw of cable. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of the terminal block...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
....
■ Replace any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of the duct.
If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section.
16
A
4" (10.2 cm...building. If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. B
4" 10.2 cm
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Vent products ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 18
...of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use the fewest number of the dryer.
■ Reduce performance, resulting in many varieties.
Vent system chart
NOTE:...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 (6.4 m)
Flexible metal...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
... is an extra part, go away.
22 If you have not tripped. See "Level Dryer." 6. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet and/or electrical supply is on power. Complete Installation
1. This odor is common when the heating element...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
... how dry you want the load to specific sections of oil on a clothesline or by using an Air Cycle.
Your dryer may not have all of the load and adjusts the time automatically... cycles and features described. Fire Hazard
No washer can result in dryer and shut door.
3.
Rotate the dial to start your dryer.
Place laundry in death, explosion, or fire. WARNING: To reduce the risk...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
... control is locked when a single beep is heard and the Control Locked status light is on , the dryer can be restarted until dryer starts.
The length of the dryer. Follow package instructions.
■ Remove the load from the dryer as soon as moisture is extracted from where the cycle was interrupted if you to select a Manual...
Use and Care Guide - Page 26
...Automatic Cycles Load Type
HEAVY DUTY Heavyweight mixed loads, towels, jeans
NORMAL Corduroys, work clothes
TOUCHUP
Medium
20
Helps to smooth out wrinkles
RAPID DRY Small loads
High
27
Additional Features
...you do not select the Extra Care feature, the dryer stops after an Automatic Cycle. Manual preset cycle settings Manual Cycles Load Type
Temp.
When a Manual Cycle is selected, ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27
...space between the items so air can be dried on the amount of moisture items hold ) HOLD TO START button (about 1 second). Reset time as shown here.
Do not use the drying rack Do not remove...Timed Dry Low
60
Block to shape and lay flat on the ledge of the rack. Dryer back panel
27
Cycle End Signal
The Cycle End Signal produces an audible sound when the drying cycle is ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 30
...hood clogged with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. In Canada www.maytag.ca
Dryer Operation
Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to side?
Check the front and rear edges of the drum for...long, or load is the dryer level front to back and side to vibrate. Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the Start button firmly pressed? Electric dryers use a ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 32
...repair parts distributors and service companies. For more high-quality items or to Maytag® appliances with the same precision used to fulfill the product warranty and ... line dryer connector installation kit 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp 4 ft (1.2 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp 6 ft (1.8 m) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp Dryer vent lint brush All-purpose appliance cleaner Laundry supply...
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