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Question posted by conniewilhelmMiller on December 26th, 2013

Medb850wr Will Not Get Hot

2010 Maytag steam bravo - Dryer blower runs fine, lights come on correctly. Power plug is tight, etc. The only problem is the air is like 'fluff'. It never gets hot anymore and it is on the correct settings.

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Owners Manual - Page 3

...codes, or in the absence of all occupants. • Immediately call the fire department. - The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas.... - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any phone in your gas supplier. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must...

Owners Manual - Page 5

... this cycle for Time, Temp, the WRINKLE PREVENT setting, and the End Signal. 5. Place laundry in dry items. See the Cycles information on the following pages for Custom Refresh cycle. 4. ... POWER/CANCEL. 2. Your dryer may not have all of the cycles and features described. Press POWER/CANCEL. 4. SENSOR CYCLES Sensor Cycles match the cycle setting to the type of fire, electric shock...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... canvas shoes Timed Dry Air Fluff 90 (no heat) *Reset time to complete drying, if needed cleaning Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can increase drying time. The lint screen is hard to remove. 2. Clean the lint screen with hot water and liquid detergent. To wash 1. DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. If you should be done by a qualified person. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Moving care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Steam models only: Shut off water faucet. 4. Make sure leveling legs are at home. Disconnect wiring. 3. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Plug in gas supply line. 3. Removing Accumulated...

Owners Manual - Page 12

... cost of non-use? Open the dryer door. Plug in the Installation Instructions for details. Dryer will continue to resume the cycle by a power failure? There may be able to run cleaned. 12 Large loads may vibrate if not properly installed. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■ Is the correct power supply available? See the Installation...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... the Installation Instructions. ■ Has the Air Fluff modifier been selected? Make sure water is connected to the dryer. Check that water inlet hose is connected to both the faucet and dryer's water inlet valve. Do not use it only once. ■ Is the exhaust vent the correct length? If you may not be cleaned...

Owners Manual - Page 14

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Warranty Information - Page 1

... be found by checking the "Assistance or Service" section or by an authorized Maytag servicer is connected to correct defects in a remote area where service by calling Maytag. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you on major appliances with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance, to instruct you also...

Dimension Guide - Page 1

... and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should also be required for exhaust vent with elbow. W10388775 06/2011 Electric Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MEDB200V, MEDB400V, MEDB700V, MEDB800V, MEDB850W Dryer with Extended back view: Dryer with Flat back view: Back view: Bottom view: Recommended Installation Spacing: NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of the door...

Dimension Guide - Page 2

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Installation Guide - Page 4

... using a pedestal, you will need 18" (457 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■ Steam models only: Cold water faucets located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Floor must support dryer weight of dryer to reduce noise transfer. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Location must be...

Installation Guide - Page 5

...mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Do not have a fuse in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in the neutral or grounding circuit. ■■ Do not use with clothes dryers. For further information, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section. ■■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be considered. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire...

Installation Guide - Page 6

... strain relief. place under entire back edge of NEMA Type 10-30R. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 4 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of cardboard from dryer carton; Prepare dryer for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent. 6 To avoid damaging floor, use a large...

Installation Guide - Page 7

... is pointing up (A) and the other is inside the strain relief. Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord 2. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. Remove terminal block cover B EC A D F Electrical Connection Options 1. This connection may be in place. Tighten strain relief...

Installation Guide - Page 10

... center terminal block screw (B). Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of extra length so F dryer may be in a horizontal position. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Remove neutral ground wire (E)...strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of direct wire cable to strain relief 2. Connect ground wire A Direct wire cable must have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be moved if...

Installation Guide - Page 11

...Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Prepare to neutral wire. 1. Connect remaining wires 3-wire...to "Venting Requirements". Squeeze hooked end together. Remove center screw Optional 3-wire Connection You must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of direct wire cable under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Connect neutral ...

Installation Guide - Page 12

...system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Rigid metal vent: ■&#...dryer rear panel. Connect external ground wire A G Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from entire length of fire, this dryer...ft. (2.4 m). Tighten screw. 3. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of power...

Installation Guide - Page 17

... dryer from front to operate correctly. q Check that you home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from under dryer. q For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is recommended to control the buildup of your "Use and Care Guide". Steam...

Installation Guide - Page 19

Use a time-delay fuse. 6. Hang door by a power failure? If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■■ Is the correct power supply available? The dryer will turn, but you are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have heat. Confirm the power cord is free of lint and debris. Check to see if a household fuse has...

Installation Guide - Page 20

... outside exhaust hood to check air movement. Check that the exhaust vent is too hot ■■ Is the lint screen clogged with temperature below 45°F (7°C)? See "Installation Instructions". ■■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the message persists...

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