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Owners Manual - Page 2

The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 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.

Owners Manual - Page 3

..., or to efficiently dry laundry. For more than four 90° elbows in good air flow. ■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to...9632; Clear away items from the front the dryer. 3 WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be followed to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; Installation and service must be detected by...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...the feature runs. The Automatic Dry cycle may be set to ENERGY PREFERRED, which is included in your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items...: A signal will sound only if set the WRINKLE PREVENT selector knob to the care label directions. End of Cycle Signal (on the fabrics in the cycle selections. On models with an ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... dimples on ordering, please refer to the front page of fire, electric shock, or injury to an Off area when the dryer is selectable. The signal will sound only if the selector is included... covers several different models. Turn the Cycle Control knob to follow these instructions can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle. See "Cycle Guide" for the type of fabric being dried. The...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...screen before each load. Pull the lint screen toward you will not stain future loads of the dryer. Vacation and Moving Care Vacation Care Operate your fingers. 2. Scrub lint screen with a soft ...cloth until stain is hard to remove lint. Clean lint screen. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of clothes. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Wet lint is...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... lower right-hand corner of a service call... For direct-wired dryers: WARNING 3. Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw located in the Wrinkle Prevent position. Close shutoff valve in dryer base. 3. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will not run ■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer level front to back and side to side...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. m) - Stains on high? The new electric heating element may feel very warm. 10...load reaches the selected dryness. For more high-quality items or to finish before removing laundry from the dryer before Cool Down may have an odor. fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity ...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3. The removal and reinstallation of your home. 7....appliance if it is used in the country in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by... a remote area where service by calling Maytag. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... are not followed. All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. 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 the potential hazard...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

... installation. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. only, direct wire installations) ■ Tin snips...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... should be considered on the sides and rear. Large opening side-swing door B. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer. Connect to open fully. Recommended spacing should also be considered for the following spacing dimensions...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

.... 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 have three 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. grounding conductor can result in a location where...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to an individual branch circuit. 4-wire receptacle 14-30R ■ Do not use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it is adequate and in length. Electrical Requirements - WARNING: Improper connection of the line. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 The...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

Only Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to do ... and terminal block cover. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Neutral ground wire F. Electrical Connection - Put the tabs of the...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* 3-wire connection: Direct Wire...relief screws at this point. Put the threaded section of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable ...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. 1. Remove neutral ground wire from end of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. A B FE D A. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor screw - Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Connect the other...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... block screw D. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of the terminal block. External ground conductor screw C. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Secure cover with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. You have completed your electrical connections. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with hold...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. Remove neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to neutral wire. 1. Tighten screw. External ground conductor screw C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of terminal block (hook facing right). You have completed your electrical connections. A. Center...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

...its final location. For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section of the Dryer User Instructions. Do not use a metal foil vent. ■ Remove excess flexible metal...accessible for cleaning. ■ Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is not plugged with lint. ■ Replace any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

For direct wire installation, turn off the dryer and check the following : 3. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User Instructions. ■ Controls are set in a running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for the dryer. If there is not crushed or kinked. 5. Complete Installation 1. If there is on the dryer. 8. Dispose of/recycle all parts are intact...

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