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Can I Use A 3-prong Cord For A Dryer Made With 4 Wires?

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . Write down the following information...and others are not followed. DRYER USER INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'UTILISATEUR DE LA SÉCHEUSE Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 1 CONTROL PANEL 4 CYCLE GUIDE 5 DRYER USE 6 DRYER CARE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 WARRANTY 11...

Owners Manual - Page 3

...dryer for Good Air Flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Gas suppliers recommend that you cannot reach your safety, the information in this or any electrical...regardless of re or explosion, or to efficiently dry laundry. Do not use a plastic vent. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. • If you use gasoline or other appliance. - When cleaning is ...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...to select for various loads, refer to Medium heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as sheets, blouses, dresses, underwear, permanent press fabrics, lingerie, and ...9632;■ An Ex-Low heat setting may vary. On some models, temperature is included in your dryer has multiple heat settings: ■■ A High heat setting may be set the WRINKLE PREVENT selector...

Owners Manual - Page 5

...loads This is cooled slowly to complete drying on a hanger. High or Low Will run the dryer for loads you are ready to remove it easier to a damp level or for automatic Any drying...wrinkling. High Casual, shirts, pants, Gives the best drying in the dryer too long. Dries heavy seams. High or Low Most loads Use this dryness level as clothes packed in a suitcase or items left in...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... signal is set it stops. Drying Rack (Optional on it (even after washing). Place drying rack in use the drying rack 1. Put wet items on it stops. 6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may not have an End of fire, electric shock, or injury to remove dust from storing and shipping. 1. Refer to tumble freely. 3. Your...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... gas supply line. 3. Tumble a load of clothes. If you should be on vacation or not using your dryer and will be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on top of the dryer. This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the drum and rub with a soft cloth until stain is located...

Owners Manual - Page 8

... do so can result in dryer base. 6. Disconnect power. 2. Unplug the power supply cord. 2. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to dryer pipe. 4. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Unusual sounds ■■ Has the dryer had a period of the dryer? Use a time-delay fuse. ■■ Is the dryer door firmly closed? ■■...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... result in a room with heavy metal or flexible metal vent. Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■■ Is the dryer located in death or re. ■■ Is the exhaust ...■■ Is the lint screen clogged? Do not use a metal foil vent. Lint on Automatic Cycles. Proper operation of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). Closet doors must have ventilation openings...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...load reaches the selected dryness. The odor will not transfer to finish before removing laundry from the dryer before Cool Down may have an odor. side swing or hamper door Drying ...removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle. fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity, 6.5 cu....

Owners Manual - Page 11

... single-family household use your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 3...., or cannot be repaired in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of purchase or installation date for future reference.... You can be provided by calling Maytag. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for installing new exhaust vent) ■ Tape measure Parts supplied: Remove parts package from dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to the dryer... 1" (2.54 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) ■ Wire stripper (for a garage installation. You will be considered. ■...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... not have a fuse 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. 3 Wide opening side-swing door D. Dryer Dimensions 43 ³⁄₈" (110 cm) 15¼" (38.74cm...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

... result in a risk of the equipment- If the dryer is prohibited. If your outlet looks like this : 4-wire receptacle (14-30R) Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord 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 used when the appliance is installed in a location where...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... the 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 dryer's final location. Connect to be plugged into an appropriate outlet that you use an extension cord. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. SAVE...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to green ground connector. Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals (gold). Securely tighten all electrical connections. Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Disconnect power...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... to the neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection" section. 4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the terminal block opening C. B F A CD E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... codes do not permit the use of power supply cord F. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief E. Tighten screw. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Ground wire (green or bare) of 3-wire connections. External ground conductor screw - B. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Cut 1¹⁄₂...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... wires under the screw of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire ...wires to neutral wire. You have completed your electrical connections. External ground conductor screw C. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 7. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord Use...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

...;" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F. Squeeze hooked end together. B C D Optional 3-wire connection Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Place the hooked ends of dryer rear panel. A. Tighten screws. 4. Insert tab of terminal block cover...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

... not crushed or kinked. 5. In the U.S.A. ■ For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. 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 on power. This odor is common when the heating element...

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