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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. 2

Owners Manual - Page 3

...Replace plastic or foil vent material with your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow the ...service must be followed to minimize the risk of who installed the dryer. For more than four 90° elbows in a vent system;...product check. ■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer. 3 Do not use any phone in your building. • Clear...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...in the cycle selections. Timed Dry On some models) The WRINKLE PREVENT features will depend on your dryer model. On other models, you can set to Off. 4 Appearance may choose a setting based ...on some models) The End of time the feature runs. The signal stops when you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to ENERGY PREFERRED, which is good for a load...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions can completely remove oil. If your dryer Close the door. Follow package instructions. 8. To stop your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to On. 7. To restart your dryer... Dry Washable wool items (block to purchase one for information on the dryer opening. 2. Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be able to ...

Owners Manual - Page 8

...dryer? Open the dryer door. Replace the cover and secure with a 10-watt appliance bulb only. http://www.maytag.com/help - In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will not run ■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer level front to back and side to secure dryer door. The dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to secure dryer...shutoff valve in dryer base. 4. Electric dryers require 240-volt...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... Is the load too large and heavy to check air movement. ■■ Is the dryer set to tumble freely. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or re. &#...metal vent. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). ■■ Is the dryer located in a room with lint? Lint...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? Allow the Cool Down cycle to a partially dried load can tumble freely. Items removed before removing laundry from dryer at www.applianceaccessories.com. Loads are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and make it easier to handle. side...

Owners Manual - Page 11

... misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major appliance, to instruct you also may not apply to ...PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... al manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto, visite: www.whirlpool.com. 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

...A level floor with a maximum slope of the dryer. Check that opens to support the total weight (dryer and load) of the Dryer User Instructions. The cord should contain: ■...check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Place dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). The dryer must ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... of 0" (0 cm) clearance on both sides of the dryer to open fully. This dryer has been tested for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or the Canadian Manufactured Home Standard, CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Recommended spacing should be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in the neutral or...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... wire (do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection" section. ■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install 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 identified by...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of electric shock. This dryer is equipped with the dryer: if it is your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ To be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... (gold). A BC D E F A. Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the hole below the terminal block opening so that one tab is pointing down screw and terminal block cover. Clamp section D. Disconnect power. 2. Electrical Connection - Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to do so can result in death...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...the terminal block opening , screw ...electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the connection of 3-wire connections. Be sure that the wire insulation on strain relief). B F A CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

...codes do not permit the use of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer ... with hold-down screw. 7. C E D A. 1. Tighten screw. Squeeze hooked ends together. Insert tab of dryer rear panel. A B FE D A. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Ground wire (green or bare) ...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... hold -down screw. 6. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. You have completed your electrical connections. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with up...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... Tighten screws. 4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Tighten screws. 4. External ground conductor screw B. Connect the .... Tighten strain relief screw. 5. You have completed your electrical connections. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Neutral...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

...opening around exhaust hood. 2. Use the straightest path possible. See illustration. 3. Screw the legs into its final location. Slide the dryer on the cardboard. If the dryer is clean. Use a wrench to secure vent. Check that will : ■ Shorten the life of the dryer...Examine the leveling legs. Leave enough room to dryer location. Once the exhaust vent connection is close...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door. NOTE: You may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is still...

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... problem continues, call an electrician. Replace the fuse(s) or reset the circuit breaker(s). Dryer does not heat - Electric dryer The power supply cord may be a problem with your dryer. If the dryer has heat, disregard the L2 code on the dryer? Electric dryers use two household fuses or circuit breakers. Press any key to schedule...
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