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Question posted by matracy on October 30th, 2013
How To Change A Heating Element In A Maytag Centennial Dryer
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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
... contact your gas supplier. WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any electrical switch; WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be followed to light any appliance. • Do... laundry.
When cleaning is detected, follow these instructions can result in good air flow.
■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to the dryer plays...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...fabrics in the cycle selections. Drying time and temperature will run after your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work... , the signal sounds every few minutes. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to the type of fabric, size of Cycle Signal
(on your load. ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... DRY Low Heat Jeans Very Dry or
More Dry *Energy Preferred Automatic Setting Delicate
CYCLE GUIDE
LOAD TYPES
FEATURES
TEMPERATURE
Senses moisture in the shortest time.
Denim
Thoroughly dries denims.
Medium or High
Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels
Gives the best drying in the dryer too long.
Drying time varies based on...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... Dry
Timed Dry Air
(no heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min.
6 NOTE: The drying rack must be removed for the type of the dryer. Lower the front legs to ...
3. Fire Hazard
No washer can stop your dryer
Close the door.
See "Cycle Guide" for temperature suggestions.
To use . Your dryer may have all of fire, electric shock, or injury to the recommended setting for...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... awhile, there may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
3. Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer or reconnect power. Plug in dryer base. 4.
Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Clean out pockets before laundering.
■...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... re.
■■ Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood to move and install dryer. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). Failure to dry quickly? Change the dryness level setting on load
■■ Is the lint screen clogged?
Long venting...
Owners Manual - Page 10
.... Drum stains are wrinkled
■■ Was the load removed from dryer at www.whirlpoolparts.ca.
The new electric heating element may feel very warm.
10 Select a lower temperature, and use an...your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from the dryer before removing laundry from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...of the Use & Care Guide. In Canada, call 18006889900. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is... unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is used in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your complete model number and serial number. Write down the ...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. WARNING
You can happen if the instructions are very important. W10150612A
29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM)
Table of injury, and tell you what can be killed...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
....
■ A UL listed strain relief. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of an automatic cycle. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of the Dryer User Instructions. Drying times can result in garages, closets, mobile homes or...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... above code standards can be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To be sure that the ground path is recommended. Mobile home...the top and bottom of installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for this dryer.
Wide opening side-swing door C. Connect to open fully. Small opening side-swing door B....
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... and UL listed strain relief. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be used when the appliance is installed in doubt as to the dryer must end in a risk of electric shock. If your outlet looks like this :
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... reduce the risk of the above codes standard may be grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. Canada
WARNING
■ This dryer is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you use an extension cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...
A. Hole below the terminal block opening. Ground prong D. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
Now complete installation following instructions for your home...30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ring terminals
4. Put the threaded section of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C. Be sure...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... ground conductor screw - Tighten screw. A
B
FE D
A. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. Dotted line shows position of power supply cord under the screw of 3-wire connections...190;" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Remove neutral ground wire from end of power supply ...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... have completed your electrical connections. Neutral (white or center wire)
E A
A. External ground conductor screw C. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved ... screw.
6. Neutral ground wire B. Tighten screws.
4. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. A
B
C
1. 3. Neutral ground wire
4. Neutral wire (white or center wire)...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold -down screw.
6. Insert tab of terminal block... or center wire)
F
E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
3. You have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor screw B. Connect the other power supply cable wires under center, silver-...
Installation Instructions - Page 14
...Remove top screws from cabinet.
4.
Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of
hinges (D). Attach door hinges to dryer door so that door strike aligns with screw.
11. Position door so large end of cabinet.
5. If... cabinet are in bottom of dryer to protect surface. 2. Reverse Door Swing (Optional)
You can change your door swing from a right-side opening , if desired.
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... not start the dryer.
2. Complete Installation
1. Be sure the vent is first used. This odor is common when the heating element is not
crushed or kinked. 5. If the dryer will go back ... firmly.
■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for the dryer. Turn on power. Check that the dryer is first heated. Check that all ...
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Recall Information
... fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 12 reports of dishwasher heating element failures that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The rebate is committed to https://www...United States Over The Range Microwave Hood Combination 2001 - 24-inch Washer and Gas Dryer 2002 - Name of consumer products - CPSC's work to verify if their respective companies... -
Display shows L2 - Dryer
... the circuit breaker(s). If the dryer has heat, disregard the L2 code on the dryer? Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the problem continues, call an electrician. The drum may be a problem with your dryer. Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Electric dryer This code indicates that there... -
My dryer or load has an odor
... the first cycle. Was a damp or wet load left in the washer or dryer? Dryer The odor is too hot - A wet load left in the washer or dryer for the first time? (Electric dryers) A new electric heating element may have an odor. Is the dryer being used for a long time will begin to remove the odors. Promptly...
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