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Question posted by vorozco on March 31st, 2012

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Use and Care Manual - Page 3

... very important. All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you cannot reach your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. x DRYER SAFETY x Your safety and the safety of others .

Use and Care Manual - Page 4

... areas free from service or discarded, remove the door to cooking oils in the absence of the dryer or attempt any part of local codes, with ...controls. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: The gas installation must not exceed 3 feet. s Do not use heat to carry out. s Do not allow children to the weather. s If using the dryer...

Use and Care Manual - Page 5

...Home Installation Kit. s Metal exhaust system hardware. You will be large enough to allow the dryer door to water and/or weather. s A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 ... installing new exhaust vent) s Pliers s Tape measure Parts supplied: Remove parts package from dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." s A level floor with a maximum slope of a companion appliance...

Use and Care Manual - Page 6

...) 48 in. 2 * (310 cm2) 3"* (7.6 cm) *27 ³⁄₄" (70.5 cm) 29" (73.66 cm) *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for wall, door and floor moldings. Side view - The installation must be at least twice as large as a nearby window) should also be required for the exhaust...

Use and Care Manual - Page 7

...to whether the dryer is equipped for use an extension cord. s 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- WARNING: Improper connection of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized ...CSA International approved gas supply line. If connected to do so can result in the door well of this information does not agree with all gas connections. LP gas conversion: Conversion...

Use and Care Manual - Page 8

.... s ³⁄₈" approved aluminum or copper tubing is recommended that resist the action of the dryer. s Must include a shutoff valve: In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within...(305 m) increase in death or fire. Gas supply pressure testing s The dryer must not be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at...

Use and Care Manual - Page 9

... must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. s Exhaust vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is a new vent system Vent material s Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Clamp Exhaust Recommended hood styles are recommended...

Use and Care Manual - Page 10

... Special provisions for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the ... the exhaust vent outside. 10 Vent length necessary to a noncombustible portion of the dryer. Wall D. Select the type best for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 11

...LEVELING LEGS WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Stand the dryer up. Install exhaust hood. See "Tools and Parts" section for best drying performance...For mobile home use duct tape, screws or other injury. 1. Secure vent to dryer location. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Kit. Vent must be securely...

Use and Care Manual - Page 12

... B A. Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to exhaust outlet in the supply line. LEVEL DRYER Check the levelness of E.I. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. 2. Non-flared male ...and cardboard. Your connection may be sure there are no kinks. Open the shutoff valve in dryer. Closed valve B. Open valve 4. Test all non-flared male fittings. Correct any leak ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 13

... alignment. 13 Insert plugs into hole and secure with door catch (C). Open dryer door. Loosen (do not remove) top screws from cabinet side of door (4 screws). Remove screws at the bottom of slots. Be certain to door. 5. Remove door strike plug (B). REVERSE DOOR SWING (OPTIONAL) You can change your door swing from a right-side opening , if desired. 7. Insert screws into...

Use and Care Manual - Page 14

...recycle all parts are now installed. WARNING 6. Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start , check the following: s Dryer is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. s ...that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open the dryer door and feel heat, cancel cycle and close door. Dispose of your tools. 3. s Dryer door is closed . Do not remove ground prong. s If...

Use and Care Manual - Page 15

... type of fabric being dried. If your dryer anytime during a cycle. This feature periodically tumbles, rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to the desired volume. Turn the selector to... left in use. When the selected dryness level is reached, the dryer goes into the dryer and close the door. Stopping your dryer 1. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should be dried on a clothesline...

Use and Care Manual - Page 16

...(no heat) Low 60 min. Doing so can increase drying time. Pull the lint screen toward you purchased your model allows drying rack usage and for normal tumbling. Close the door. Refer ... for information on the back wall of the dryer door opening . Place drying rack in death, explosion, or fire. Do not remove the lint screen. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 17

... pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Cap the open fuel supply line. 5. Locate the light bulb cover on vacation or not using your dryer only when you will not stain future ...Clean lint screen. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." Close shutoff valve in dryer. Use masking tape to dryer pipe. 4. Thoroughly dry lint screen with hot water and liquid detergent. ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 18

...s Was a regular fuse used for 5-10 minutes. s Is the dryer door firmly closed? Check the front and rear edges of the drum for the... call an electrician. The drum may not have heat. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. No heat s Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? When balled up ? DRYER RESULTS Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times ...

Use and Care Manual - Page 19

... 5" (12.7 cm). s Is the exhaust vent the correct length? See the Installation Instructions. s Is the dryer located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the beginning of the door. Sides and front of dryer require a minimum of 1" (2.5 cm) of airspace, and the rear of the cycle? s Is the load too large and...

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