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Question posted by Mlukelewi on June 21st, 2014
Why Is There Two Ground Wires On My Maytag Dryer
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Owners Manual - Page 1
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Numéro de téléphone
Numéro de modèle
Date d'achat
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of purchase or installation date for future reference. We have provided... can find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol....
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
...dryer plays a big role in good air flow.
■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers... follow the "What to efficiently dry laundry. Service calls caused by improper venting ... customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. Do not store or use a ... lint from the front the dryer.
3 Do not use gasoline or...9632;■ Cleaning your dryer for Good Air Flow
Along...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...cycles and features described.
NOTE: The drying rack must be removed for temperature suggestions. Start the dryer. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should be able to tumble freely.
3. Do not dry anything... air cycle. Failure to an Off area when the dryer is helpful when drying items that has ever had any type of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... screen firmly back into place.
2.
DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain loose dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dryer interior. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer.
The exhaust hood is removed.
2. Unplug...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... the power supply cord. 2. For direct-wired dryers:
WARNING
3. Cap the open on some models)
1.
Replace all parts and panels before servicing.
Move the dial past OFF. The dryer may not have heat.
Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw located in death or electrical shock.
1. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before operating. Replace...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...; Was the load removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? The odor will not transfer to other clothing. ft. (0.18 cu. m) - m) ... stains are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and make it easier to finish before removing laundry from the dryer before Cool Down may have an odor. Stains on high? Fabric softener sheets added to...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...or service if you on major appliances with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of products not approved by an authorized Maytag servicer is operated and maintained according to instructions...
This limited warranty does not cover:
1. If you need to correct house wiring or plumbing.
3. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
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Your safety and the safety of Contents / Table des matières
DRYER SAFETY 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements - All safety messages will follow instructions. Always read and obey all safety messages. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
... and/or weather. Do not operate your dryer at the end of an automatic cycle. Contact your dryer. only, direct wire installations)
■ Tin snips (new vent installations)
■ Level
■ Vent clamps
■ Caulking gun and compound (for a garage installation. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings 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 electrical connection is adequate and...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of NEMA Type 10-30R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be run with a 3-wire electrical supply connection.
The neutral ground wire is properly installed and grounded in ring terminals or spade terminals with clothes dryers. The plug must be either green or bare. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of least resistance for electric current. grounding conductor can result in length. Be sure wall receptacle is properly installed and grounded in a risk of the equipment- GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Securely tighten all electrical connections. Remove the hold the two clamp sections together. A
B
C D
A. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
A
BC
D
E
F
A. Neutral ground wire F. Hole below the terminal...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... should have a tight fit with upturned ends F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief G. Ground prong D. Be sure that the wire insulation on strain relief).
Hole below the terminal block opening C. Electrical Connection Options
If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is required for your home has:
And you will be connecting to:
Go...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... must have completed your electrical connections. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm).
B. Remove neutral ground wire from 3 remaining wires. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Connect the other wires to center silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Insert tab of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Remove center silver...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... terminal block screws (hooks facing right). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with hold -down screw.
6. Tighten screws.
5. You have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor screw C.
Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Now...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... silver-colored terminal block screw D. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Tighten screw. Remove neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to neutral wire. 1.
Center silver-colored terminal block screw
D. You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral ground wire C. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
3. Connect the other power supply cable...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
... the manufacturer's instructions. Wall D. Alternate installations for close clearance alternate installations are available for your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.
■ Plan the installation to use an exhaust hood with...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
..., open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. If there is plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Check the dryer's final location. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User Instructions.
... will not start the dryer.
2. If there is not
crushed or kinked. 5. Set the dryer on power. In Canada
■ Plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is first heated...
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Fabric is too hot - Dryer
... to run through the Cool Down part of the cycle before removing the laundry items from the dryer before Cool Down may feel very warm. My dryer will not start Loads are wrinkled - Were laundry items removed from the dryer. All cycles end with a Cool Down, which cools the fabric... -
Long drying times on the Bulky cycle - Electric dryer
... with down, down filling. Garments that contain insulating polyester or down alternative or polyester filling. Electric dryer Why does the Bulky cycle take a long time to dry? Fabrics that are : Quilted winter jackets... times. The Bulky cycle is designed to dry slowly, so even if you dryer is designed to dry thick or multi-layer fabrics that may not dry ... -
Surface burners fail to ignite
...nbsp;because there will be seated on the area using a hair blow dryer. Are the burner ports clogged? IMPORTANT: Food spills containing acids, such as... dishwasher Check to see if the cooktop is connected to correct house wiring. If you hear a sparking sound? Do you are not allowed to the... grounding of the receptacle is not correct. Is the burner head positioned properly?
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