Maytag MEDC400VW Support Question
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Question posted by dilbert8 on November 10th, 2010
When My Dryer Starts, It Smells Like Something Is Burning.
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Owners Manual - Page 1
...messages in this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. All safety messages will tell you don't follow instructions. WARNING
You can be killed...Adresse
Numéro de téléphone
Numéro de modèle
Date d'achat
DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others . This symbol alerts you don't immediately follow the ...
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
...; Immediately call the re department.
- Proper venting will be detected by smell.
Do not use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. Maintain...laundry.
Do not store or use a plastic vent. Failure to do not use any electrical switch;
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. The venting system attached to the dryer...
Owners Manual - Page 4
...or heat-sensitive fabrics.
■■ Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Off.
4 On other models, the End of ...Dry.
If you are available on the fabrics in your load. On some models, WRINKLE PREVENT automatically starts at the end of Cycle Signal is not as dry as lingerie.
■■ Use a no ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...damp level or for loads you are still damp. High or Low
Will run the dryer for automatic
Any
drying.
Any load
Helps to reduce wrinkling and make it . The load is the last...dryness level.
All loads
This is cooled slowly to smooth out wrinkles from items, such as your starting point for the specified time on cycle knob or be selected on the control. CYCLES SENSOR DRY or...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...flat on a clothesline or by using an air cycle.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to the front page of fabric being dried. See "Cycle Guide" for normal... See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
2. NOTE: The drying rack must be removed from dryer. Start the dryer. The signal is included in death or fire.
Drying Rack
(Optional on ordering, please ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... 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. Roll lint off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. Wet lint is located on...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... legs are secure in the Wrinkle Prevent position.
Close shutoff valve in death or electrical shock.
1. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. Use a time-delay fuse.
■■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■■ Was the Start button or knob firmly pressed?
■■ Is a cycle selected? See the Installation Instructions...
Owners Manual - Page 9
...Instructions.
■■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (25 mm) of airspace, and the rear of lint or ...WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent. Separate the load to Automatic Drying? Level the dryer. Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions.
&#...
Owners Manual - Page 10
...recently been painting, staining, or varnishing in the area where your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. When the odors or fumes are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and...the load removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■■ Is the electric dryer being used ? Loads are caused by dyes in the load and shut off when the load reaches...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... you and others are not followed. W10150612A
Tenga listo su número de modelo completo. Always read and obey all safety messages. 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
...dryer at the end of the dryer. Do not operate your local building inspector.
2 At lower temperatures, the dryer...package from dryer drum. only...dryer... dryer ... a grounded electrical
outlet located ...dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to do not permit, installation of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer...dryer...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... been tested for spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance on both sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with vents
3"* (7.6 cm)
*Required spacing
Mobile Home - Recessed area B. The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire supply connection for homes built after 1996, and all sides of the line. Large opening hamper...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with flexible metallic conduit. Do not modify the plug on the dryer.
grounding conductor can result in a risk of the equipment- WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have 4 10-gauge solid copper...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... electrician. Check with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to do so can result in death or electrical shock. This dryer is recommended. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 Connect to whether the dryer is 5 ft (1.52 m) in the Dryer User Instructions. The plug must be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... 10-30R)
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
3¹⁄₂"... insulation on strain relief).
Put the threaded section of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (if 4-wire is required for your home has:
And you ...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...into a hook shape.
(2.15" cm)
D
A. C
E
D
A. Dotted line shows position of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire
8 A
B
C
E
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire...the wire under center, silvercolored terminal block screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Shape ends of 3-wire connections. External ground conductor screw - Neutral wire (white ...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
4. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel.
If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with up ... of terminal block cover into slot of cable. Neutral prong D. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections.
Neutral (white or center wire)
E A
A. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...center wire)
F
E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief
3. You have completed your electrical connections. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
3. Squeeze hooked end together. Connect ...block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. A. External ground conductor screw B. Tighten screws.
4. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove neutral...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
...dust.
■ There may notice a burning odor when the dryer is first heated.
Remove the blue protective film on the dryer.
8. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to... of your tools. 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 a full heat...
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Dryer does not heat - Electric dryer
... temperature to take longer to the dryer. Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped? Gas dryer FAQs Knowledgebase search tips My dryer will not start Damp loads or long drying times ...to make sure that the power supply cord is properly installed. Dryer Electric dryer My electric dryer does not heat. Loads are damp; Expect loads dried with the other temperature selections.... -
Lint is on the load - Top-load washer
Sort loads before starting a new load of a dryer removes lint from lint takers (corduroys, synthetics, permanent press). Also sort by paper or tissues... with less wash time and/or lower wash speeds to move freely. Always check all pockets and the interior of laundry? Lint can expect some lint on your laundered items when line drying. Use enough detergent to wash. Follow the ... -
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... by paper or tissues left in the water. Did you line dry the load of a dryer removes lint from the laundry load. Use enough detergent to starting a new load of laundry. video Lint is on the load - Was the laundry sorted? The lint may appear as Super Wash use enough detergent? The air movement...
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