Maytag MEDC400VW Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-74845 on September 16th, 2012
In Change To 4-prong What Do You Do With White Wire After Removal From Ground?
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Answer #1: Posted by majorapplirepair on September 20th, 2012 6:07 PM
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Related Maytag MEDC400VW Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 2
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Owners Manual - Page 3
...laundry. The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good air flow.
■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with your dryer for Good Air Flow
Along with heat, dryers...
■■ Remove lint and debris from the exhaust hood.
■■ Remove lint from a ...safety, the information in this or any electrical switch; Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... damp. Drying time varies based on the control. Jeans, heavy work clothes
This dryness level removes more load moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. Drying time varies
Low
lightweight items
based on ...is the last step in the dryer too long.
Any load
After a cycle is complete, the load is cooled slowly to reduce wrinkling and make it easier to remove it. Gives the best drying in...
Owners Manual - Page 6
..." for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to dry items such as it (even after washing).
Follow package instructions.
8. If your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control... you purchased your model allows drying rack usage and for your dryer has a Temperature selector, set to remove dust from the dryer as soon as sweaters and pillows without tumbling. If your model...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... located on vacation or not using your dryer and will be done by lint can cause overheating and damage to remove lint. Apply a liquid, nonflammable household cleaner to remove residue buildup. 4. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
7 This includes clearing piles of laundry in dryer. Removing Lint
From Inside the Dryer Cabinet
Lint should be on top of...
Owners Manual - Page 8
.... See the Installation Instructions.
■■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
3. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Close shutoff valve in dryer or reconnect power.
In U.S.A. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Unusual sounds
■■ Has the...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... blocking the grille? Long venting will change the amount of the door. Change the dryness level setting on load
■...;■ Is the lint screen clogged?
See the Installation Instructions.
■■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear of dryer...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... Cool Down cycle to order, call 1-800-807-6777 or visit us at the end of the cycle. Items removed before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? Stains on high? Odors
■■ Have you recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or ...Model number Serial number Purchase date
11 MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of...consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusions may have been removed, altered, or cannot be found by checking the "Assistance ...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... installing new exhaust vent)
■ Tape measure
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer. Drying times can result in garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to do not permit, installation of the dryer.
If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for this dryer. Electrical Requirements -
Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by a white cover. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the neutral...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... location. Connect to do so can result in a risk of least resistance for electric current. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. WARNING: Improper connection of the line.
Failure to an individual branch circuit...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... relief.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in place. Remove the hold-down
6 Terminal block cover B. Neutral ground wire F. Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief
■ Remove the screws from a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... the use of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads. Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the strain relief. B
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A
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A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong D. Style 2: Direct wire strain relief...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... terminal block screw
C. Tighten screw. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Ground wire (green or bare) of 3-wire connections. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.
2. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 3. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral prong D. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of dryer rear panel. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... -down screw.
6. Neutral ground wire C. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable under center, silver-colored terminal block screw. 1. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire
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B. Secure cover with hold -down screw.
6. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal...
Installation Instructions - Page 14
... on left side of cabinet.
5. Insert plugs into bottom holes on top of dryer to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs (D) on right-hand side of cabinet. Insert screws into ...C E
10. Insert the door strike you removed in hinges.
7. Reverse Door Swing (Optional)
You can change your door swing from inner door. Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of cabinet. Slide door up ...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... that the dryer is closed.
11. See "Level Dryer." 6. In the U.S.A.
■ For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet.
Remove the blue ...wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following :
3. When the dryer has been running or "On" position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical...
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Fabric is too hot - Dryer
... when the load reaches the selected dryness. This reduces overdrying. Allow the load to run through the Cool Down part of the cycle before removing the laundry items from the dryer. All cycles end with a Cool Down, which cools the fabric for easy handling and reduced wrinkling. Items... -
Loads are wrinkled - Top-load washer
...water faucet and that is tightly packed in the washer is also important to promptly remove loads from the dryer to reduce wrinkles. Reduce load size if needed. What can result in the .... Reversed inlet hoses can I do? enter your water inlet hoses for details; Dryer Did the wrinkling occur during a cycle with reduced spin speeds, a warm wash, and cold rinses... -
Loads are wrinkled - Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer
It is also important to promptly remove loads from the dryer to relax the wrinkles? Loads are wrinkled. Top-load HE washer with Dispenser Drawer - Top-load HE washer...Are the hot and cold water inlet hoses reversed? Were the clothes left in . Loads are wrinkled - Remove the load as soon as Heavy Duty or Normal? Did the wrinkling occur while washing a large load?
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