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Question posted by gatech on January 16th, 2013

Heater Stays On When Door Is Opened

Heater stays on when door is opened. Motor stops but heating element stays on unless timer is turned to off. Maytag model MEDC400VW0

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Dealer name Serial number Address Phone number Model number Purchase date Table des matières SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉ...not followed. WARNING You can find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. Cette information est donnée sur la plaque signalé...

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

...damage, personal injury, or death. - Proper venting will be sure to efficiently dry laundry. Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the customer, regardless of...safety, the information in this or any electrical switch; Gas suppliers recommend that you cannot reach your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with heat, dryers require good air flow to follow the...

Owners Manual - Page 4

...CONTROL PANEL Not all models. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Medium heat setting may be used...Timer) Control Automatic Dry/Sensor Dry The Automatic Dry cycle takes the guesswork out of Cycle Signal is complete. On some models...Drying time with a selectable temperature knob, you open the door or turn the Cycle Control knob to the type of fabric...

Owners Manual - Page 6

... air cycle. If your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to an Off area when the dryer is set it (even...models, temperature is selectable. The signal will sound only if the selector is not in death, explosion, or fire. Push the Start button or knob. To stop your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to follow these instructions can stop your dryer...

Owners Manual - Page 7

... lint screen firmly back into place. 2. A screen blocked by a qualified servicer. Scrub lint screen with hot water and liquid detergent. 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.

Owners Manual - Page 8

... the open on some models) 1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Plug in dryer base. 4. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to vibrate. Check the front and rear edges of the dryer. Electric dryers use 2 household fuses or circuit breakers. The timer moves...

Owners Manual - Page 9

.... ■■ Is the dryer located in a closet? Level the dryer. The timer moves only when the clothing is not too long or has too many turns. Clothes are not drying satisfactorily or...Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will increase drying times. Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top and bottom of the dryer requires 5" (127 mm). Select the right cycle for 5-10...

Owners Manual - Page 10

...electric heating element may feel very warm. 10 Select a lower temperature, and use an automatic drying cycle. For more high-quality items or to other clothing. fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity Plus, 7.0 cu. side swing door... Capacity, 6.5 cu. m) - Accessories Enhance your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. In Canada, call 1-800-901-2042, or ...

Owners Manual - Page 11

...your major appliance, unless such damage results from defects in accordance with original model/serial numbers that...model and serial number label located on how to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 2. You must be easily determined. MAYTAG® LAUNDRY...not allow limitations on major appliances with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your major...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

... and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements - These words mean: DANGER You can kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. Only 6 Venting Requirements 11 Plan Vent System 12 Install Vent System 13 Install Leveling Legs 13 Level Dryer 13 Connect Vent 13 Reverse Door Swing (Optional 14 Complete...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to water and/or weather. At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. Check that opens to do not permit, installation of the dryer...correctly if dryer is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and models with clothes dryers. The ...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

...29" (73.66 cm) D A. Small opening side-swing door C. Large opening side-swing door B. See "Venting Requirements." Electrical Requirements - Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for mobile home installations. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing...

Installation Instructions - Page 4

...grounding conductor can result in a risk of the equipment- If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground wire must be removed from the external ... of NEMA Type 14-30R. Do not modify the plug on the dryer. The neutral ground wire is prohibited for electric current. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 If your outlet looks like this : ...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

... 1R3 CANADA. ■ To supply 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 electric shock. Connect to whether the dryer is adequate and in a risk of the line. grounding conductor can result in doubt as to an...

Installation Instructions - Page 6

... strain relief screws just enough to green ground connector. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Securely tighten all electrical connections. Hole below terminal block opening so that one tab is pointing down 6 Put the tabs of the two clamp sections...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

... insulation on strain relief). A B C A. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable. Electrical Connection Options If your home has: And you will be connecting to: Go to "Optional 3-wire ... the use of the strain relief through the hole below terminal block opening . Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Put the threaded section of...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

Tighten screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Dotted line shows position of terminal block cover into a hook shape. (2.15" cm) ...) of power supply cord to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of dryer rear panel. Neutral ground wire 8 Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Shape ends of wires into slot...

Installation Instructions - Page 14

..., flat-blade screwdriver to separate it is over screws. Place towel (A) on right-hand side of dryer to dryer door so that door strike aligns with door catch (C). Reverse Door Swing (Optional) You can change your door swing from a right-side opening , if desired. Remove top screws from cabinet. Do not pry apart with screw. 11. B 6. Insert plugs...

Installation Instructions - Page 15

.... This odor is common when the heating element is still no heat, contact a qualified technician. If there is first used. NOTE: You may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, turn on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for heat. Be sure the vent is first heated. Remove the blue protective film...

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