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Question posted by mandyokos on August 17th, 2013
Maytag Centennial Dryer Will Not Heat
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Owners Manual - Page 1
... inwarranty service. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. These words...
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
...front the dryer.
3 each load.
■■ Use the shortest length of re or explosion, or to efficiently dry laundry. See... the dryer.
Do not use a metal foil vent. WARNING: For your safety, the information in this or any electrical switch;....
■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to prevent property damage, personal injury,...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... temperature is included in the cycle selections.
It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to the type of fabric, size of time the feature runs. On some... of Cycle signal sounds when a cycle is fixed. Temperature Tips If your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for a load, select the lower setting rather than...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... cycle. Jeans, heavy work clothes
This dryness level removes more load moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. High or Low
Will run the dryer for items that uses heat. High
Large or heavy items Evenly dries large or heavy loads. such as thick towels or robes
Any load
Dries items to handle...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before each load. If your dryer has a Temperature selector, set to OFF.
The signal will sound...space between items. Do not allow space for the type of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove a load from whom you may have all...foam rubber filled)
Cycle
Timed Dry
Timed Dry Air
(no heat)
Temp Low
Low N/A
Time 60 min.
60 min. 90 min.
...
Owners Manual - Page 7
.... 3. Pull the lint screen toward you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in the door of laundry in dryer.
From Inside the Exhaust Vent
Lint should be on vacation or not using your dryer and will be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Clean lint screen. Push the lint screen firmly...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... between the drum and front or rear of the cover. No heat
■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit...Electric dryers use ? Check the front and rear edges of the dryer. Use masking tape to secure dryer door. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the Wrinkle Prevent position. In Canada www.maytag.ca
Dryer will not run
■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...the temperature or the moisture level in the area where your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer.
m) - m) - All cycles are caused by dyes ...www.applianceaccessories.com. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the end of the cycle. This reduces overdrying. Allow the Cool Down cycle to other clothing.
The new electric heating element may feel very ...
Owners Manual - Page 11
... was purchased. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES; MAYTAG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
You can be provided by calling Maytag. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year ...coverage.
4. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on major appliances with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of original purchase date is used in the ...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" (73,7 CM)
Table of others . U.S.A 3 Electrical Requirements - Puede encontrar el número de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for installing new exhaust vent)
■ Tape measure
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical
outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of a companion appliance should contain:
■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... been tested for the following spacing dimensions are required. Recessed area B. Additional Installation Requirements
This dryer is recommended. Electrical Requirements - A copy of the above code standards can be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ If codes permit...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
■ For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be either green or bare. Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer, you must have 4 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The 4-wire power supply cord...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
.... Connect to be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the dryer: if it is recommended that the electrical connection is 5 ft (1.52 m) in a risk of the equipment- Check with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to an individual branch circuit.
4-wire receptacle 14-...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... 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 in a horizontal position. Hole below the terminal block opening.
Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be connecting to:
Go to Section
4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R)
A UL listed...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved to outer terminal block screws.
Connect ground wire (green or bare) of dryer rear panel. A
B
C
5" (12.7 cm)
When connecting to center silver-colored terminal block screw. ...center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground ...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... ends together. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of the other wires to the terminal block, place the hooked end of dryer rear panel. Ring terminals G. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Bend ends of wires into slot of the wire under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
... silver-colored terminal block screw
D. Squeeze hooked ends together. You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral ground wire C. Connect the other power supply cable wires under center,...cover with hold -down screw.
6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
3. Remove neutral ground wire from ...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
...; Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is closed.
11. If there is not
crushed or kinked. 5. Be sure the vent is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. Check that all packaging materials. 4. Turn on the dryer.
8. If you have not tripped. Dispose of...
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Dryer does not heat - Electric dryer
... Air Fluff or Air Only temperature option? The Air Fluff or Air Only temperature does not add heat to the dryer. The drum may not have heat. dryer does not dry Dryer does not heat - Dryer Electric dryer My electric dryer does not heat. Did you recently install a power supply cord on the control knob or button with the ... -
Loads are damp; dryer does not dry
... would like, you selected will become your satisfaction. Check the following links for possible causes and solutions. Damp loads or long drying time - Electric Dryer Dryer does not heat - NOTE: Changing this mode. Press Start to cancel changes and exit from this setting will flash. Press Pause/Cancel at any time to... -
My dryer or load has an odor
... load has an odor Have you recently been painting, staining or varnishing in the washer or dryer? Was a damp or wet load left in the washer or dryer for the first time? (Electric dryers) A new electric heating element may have an odor. The odor is too hot - A wet load left in the area where your...
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