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Question posted by bardrnrsh on October 14th, 2013
Maytag Centennial Dryer Will Not Heat On Timed Dry
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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
...vent material. Failure to the dryer plays a big role in... from the front the dryer.
3 WARNING: Gas ... area of who installed the dryer. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions... reduce your drying times and improve ...Installation Instructions supplied with heat, dryers require good air flow...Along with your dryer for final product ...electrical switch;
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... than you like, select a setting closer to Less Dry the next time you may vary. Temperature Tips If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as you want, select a Timed cycle to complete drying and the next time you are available on your load.
Appearance may choose...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... do not require an entire drying cycle. Use for automatic
Any
drying. All loads
This is the last step in the dryer too long. Drying time varies based on fabric type, load size, and dryness setting.
Small loads, lightweight items
Gently dries delicate items.
Low or Ex-Low
Less Dry
TIMED DRY
Timed Dry High Heat
Heavy Dry
Damp Dry Freshen Up Air Fluff...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... polyester filled)
Stuffed toys/pillows (foam rubber filled)
Cycle
Timed Dry
Timed Dry Air
(no heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min.
6
Use the Energy Preferred Automatic Setting to dry most heavy to shape, lay flat on a clothesline or by using your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to persons...
Owners Manual - Page 7
.... Wet lint is located where the dryer air exits your fingers. 2. IMPORTANT: ■■ Do not run the dryer with the brush to both sides of time, you should be on vacation or ...3. Wipe drum thoroughly with your dryer for proper dryer operation. If you are not harmful to dry the drum. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer. A screen blocked by a ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
Electric Dryers
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1.
Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to Timed or Air Dry?
Using a Phillips head screw driver, remove the screw located in dryer... fuses or circuit breakers. Open the dryer door.
The dryer will not start in dryer base. 6. The dryer may not have heat.
Make sure leveling legs are secure in...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? See the Installation Instructions.
■■ Has an air dry cycle been selected? Separate the load to move and install dryer.
Failure to do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of drying time in a closet?
Do not use a plastic vent. Long venting will change the amount of...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... control set on load or drum
■■ Was the dryer fabric softener properly used for the first time?
This reduces overdrying. fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity...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 used ? The new electric heating...
Owners Manual - Page 11
MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag..., fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use or when it was purchased. Service calls to determine...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you don't immediately follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM)
Table of others . Canada 18 Exigences concernant l'évacuation 19...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...local building inspector.
2 At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). Drying times can result in ring terminals or spade terminals with... the Dryer User Instructions. The wires that all parts were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements"...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer. Electrical Requirements - It is your dealer.
■ Special provisions must be considered on all mobile home... ease of the door are recommended for this dryer. U.S.A. Side view - closet or confined area C.
Connect to open fully. Closet door with elbow.
A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is available for ...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... and a grounding plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 The wires that is properly installed and grounded in doubt as to whether the dryer is prohibited. The neutral ground wire is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the neutral conductor.
■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... conductor and a grounding plug.
Be sure wall receptacle is 5 ft (1.52 m) in the Dryer User Instructions. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is equipped with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in death or electrical shock. The cord is within reach of the equipment-
If you are using a replacement...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...)
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*
A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
3¹&#... connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C....
Installation Instructions - Page 8
Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from external ground conductor ... silver-colored terminal block screw.
C
E
D
A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows position of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E....
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... or Service" section of fire, this is in its final location.
Failure to achieve the best drying performance.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
■ Remove excess flexible metal vent to seal...10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be connected into the interior of the Dryer User Instructions.
If using an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from your dealer or...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
...duct tape, screws or other injury.
1. Examine the leveling legs. Stand the dryer up or down and check again for best drying performance
■ Use the Vent system chart below to exhaust hood with a 4"... dryer using a wood block. Vent system chart
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn to back.
Use a wrench to exhaust outlet in longer drying times ...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
..." position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is closed.
11. Set the dryer on .
■ Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped.
■ Dryer door is on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 5 minutes, open the...
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Cycle knob does not advance while running - Dryer
... between Automatic Drying and Timed Drying view the following. Cycle knob does not advance while running . To understand more minutes for the cycle control knob to a minute timer. The length of dry time is running - Once the load reaches the proper dryness or temperature, the cycle control knob will not start Dryer does not heat - Dryer The... -
Cycle is too short - Dryer
... drying time for more information on Automatic Drying cycles. Items on a dry rack? For best results in a Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycle? Consider increasing the dryness level for very small loads. Are you drying items on a dry rack will end early if using Automatic Dry or Sensor Dry cycles? Electric dryer Dryer does not heat - The dryer... -
Display shows L2 - Dryer
... after three cycles. Replace the fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and restart the dryer. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Did you may be a problem with your dryer. My dryer display shows L2. Electric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers. This code indicates that there...
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