Maytag MEDZ400TQ Support Question
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Question posted by mikedan on June 5th, 2014
Maytag Epic Dryer Has Power Wont Start
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Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. To order, call the dealer from whom you placing the dryer on a pedestal.
Optional Pedestal
Are you purchased your dryer. For a garage installation, you purchased your dryer or refer to stack your dryer... or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)
Wire stripper (direct wire installations)
Caulking...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... using a pedestal, you will need 18" (46 cm) to support the total dryer weight of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to the bottom of 0" (0 cm) clearance on all sides of an automatic cycle. If using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft
(61 cm) of either side of 127 lbs...
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...)
72" (182.9 cm)
5 14 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
27" (68.6 cm)
1" (2.5 cm)
*Required spacing
**For venting out the side, 1" (2.5 cm) spacing is adequate and in conformance with upturned ends.
■ A UL listed strain relief.
7 The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in ring terminals or spade...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
....
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly installed and grounded in a risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly grounded...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
... breakdown, grounding will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of dryer's final location. This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to whether the dryer is adequate and in a risk of electric shock by a qualified electrician. A copy of the above codes standard may be sure that the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
... connection: Direct Wire
A UL listed, 120/240volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm)
*If local codes do not permit the connection of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
...into slot of power supply cord under center, silver-colored terminal block screw.
Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of dryer rear panel....and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connection. Ground prong D. A
D
B
E
C
F
A. B
D
E
A. Center silver-colored terminal ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
...
cm)
3. E
7. Shape ends of wires into slot of dryer rear panel. Connect neutral
ground wire and place the hooked end...tighten screw, as
shown. B
A C
A. You have completed your electrical connection.
Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from 3 ...ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the center screw of power supply cable C. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief D. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 14
... so dryer can be moved if needed. Tighten screws.
4. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of power supply ...cord to neutral wire. A. Ring terminals G. Secure cover with up turned ends E 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief F.
Center silver-colored terminal block screw D.
C A
B
D
E
3. Tighten strain relief screws.
5. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical...
Use and Care Guide - Page 15
...dryer rear panel. C A
B
D
E
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." You have completed your electrical...Connect neutral
ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under the center screw of direct wire cable under center, ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 16
...devices that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. The dryer exhaust must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location.
■ Remove excess flexible metal... an existing vent system
■ Clean lint from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Modify existing vent...
Use and Care Guide - Page 22
.... In Canada
■ Plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on power. Remove any dust. If you do not feel heat, ...power.
6. When the dryer has been running or "On" position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is first heated. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that all packaging materials. 8. The odor will not start the dryer...
Use and Care Guide - Page 23
...electric shock, or injury to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Press POWER.
23
Clean lint screen before operating this manual for more detailed information.
Please refer to start your dryer...completely remove oil. Your dryer may not have all the cycles and features described.
1. DRYER USE
WARNING
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 24
... adjusts the sensed time needed. The amount of selecting a cycle, the dryer automatically shuts off .
■ Press TEMPERATURE until dryer starts.
If desired, you want the load.
You can also use a Sensor...once. Press and hold the Timed Dry Cycle Adjust up or down arrow buttons until dryer starts. If the cycle is selected. To enable the control lock feature: Press and hold ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 25
... remove the load from the dryer as soon as tumbling stops. The dryer will continue to adjust the cycle length of minutes remaining in an Sensor Dry Cycle when the laundry is running , the display ...a Timed Dry Cycle by pressing TEMPERATURE until the cycle is started or the door is not detected after approximately 5 minutes, the
dryer goes directly into Cool Down and the Cool Down and WRINKLE ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 27
... off .
27 This chart shows examples of a cycle. pillows, padded bras, stuffed toys
20 - 30
Plastic - The last selection will
not be selected with Sensor dry cycles. The dryer starts at the... the clothes are removed, or the WRINKLE PREVENT feature ends. During this option, the dryer periodically starts and stops, tumbling the load for items that form when you select the Normal cycle....
Use and Care Guide - Page 28
... the drying rack.
Front edge
2. Press the POWER button.
6. Select a Timed Dry Cycle and temperature (see following table.
8.
Dryer rack front edge B. Changing Options and Modifiers after pressing Start You can reach all the surfaces. To find out whether your dryer shuts down on front edge of dryer rack to complete drying. A
A. B
3. Actual drying time...
Use and Care Guide - Page 30
... used for small objects. Clean lint screen. WARNING
Moving care
For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Make sure leveling legs are secure in death or electrical shock.
1. Failure to do so can result in dryer base. 4. Disconnect wiring. 3. Press and hold for the dryer. Dryer Operation
Dryer will be a thumping sound during the first few minutes of...
Use and Care Guide - Page 31
... right temperature for most installations, the rear of garments being dried. Press and hold START to follow these instructions can result in a room with a Sensor Dry cycle.
31... correct size? The dryer may not be cleaned before each load. Dryer displaying code message
■ "PF" (power failure), check the following: Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? WARNING
Explosion ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 32
... designated service technicians are gone from dryer at the beginning of the cycle? ■ Was the dryer overloaded? This will fit right and work right because they are trained to build every new MAYTAG® appliance. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for air movement.
The new electric heating element may save you need help...
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