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Question posted by dgjessup on February 9th, 2013

No Heat From The Dryer

What causes the dryer to not light or get hot. everything else works.

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Owners Manual - Page 1

... Numéro de téléphone Numéro de modèle Date d'achat DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in ...this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. WARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. ...
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

...heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. Failure to follow the "What to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death. - For more information, contact your lint screen before each bend and curve reduces air flow. Do not use a gas..., rigid vent material. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any phone in...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... Dry On some knits. ■■ An Ex-Low heat setting may be used for drying lightweight items such as towels and work clothes. ■■ A Low to Less Dry the ... fabrics in the cycle selections. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to select for rubber, plastic, or heat-sensitive fabrics. ■■ Line dry bonded or laminated fabrics....
Owners Manual - Page 5

... heat No heat 5 Depending on model, temperature may be selected on a hanger. Jeans, heavy work clothes This dryness level removes more load moisture than the Energy Preferred cycle. High or Low Will run the dryer for automatic Any drying. Any load After a cycle is complete, the load is periodically tumbled to reduce wrinkling. Denim...
Owners Manual - Page 6

.../pillows (foam rubber filled) Cycle Timed Dry Timed Dry Air (no heat) Temp Low Low N/A Time 60 min. 60 min. 90 min. 6 If your model. NOTE: The drying rack must be removed for normal tumbling. Lower the front legs to remove dust from dryer. Close the door. 3. Refer to ON or OFF.
Owners Manual - Page 7

... clearing piles of laundry in gas supply line. 3.... Wet lint is hard to remove lint. Doing so can increase drying time. Push the lint screen firmly back into place. Roll lint off the screen into the dryer during removal, check the exhaust hood and remove the lint. Scrub lint screen with hot water. 3. Cleaning the Dryer...dryer and will be done by lint can cause...
Owners Manual - Page 8

... reconnect power. The drum may not have heat. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. If the dryer hasn't been used ? In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will bounce, causing the dryer to possibly avoid the cost of the dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating sound. ■■...
Owners Manual - Page 10

...or varnishing in the area where your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer at the beginning of the cycle. This reduces overdrying. fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity Plus,...dryer overloaded? All cycles are caused by dyes in the load and shut off when the load reaches the selected dryness. fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity, 6.5 cu. The new electric heating...
Installation Instructions - Page 1

... 14 EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION 17 Outillage et Pièces 17 Exigences d'emplacement 17 RACCORDEMENT À L'ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE DE LA SÉCHEUSE - Dryer Installation Instructions 29" and 27" Wide Models Gas (U.S.A. et Canada) et Électrique (Canada uniquement) Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español, o para obtener informaci...
Installation Instructions - Page 2

...your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Gas suppliers recommend that you smell gas" instructions. 2 For more information, contact your safety, the information in this or any electrical switch; The dryer ... SmEll gAS: • Do not try to do not use a gas detector approved by smell. WARnIng: For your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to light any appliance...
Installation Instructions - Page 3

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: � Installations and repairs... the State of Massachusetts. � If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. � A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
Installation Instructions - Page 4

... Kit, Part Number 279810. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in an area where it will need: ■■ A location allowing for gas dryers. ■■ If you are included. 4 Leveling legs Parts needed: Check local codes. The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be installed or stored...
Installation Instructions - Page 5

... are acceptable. ■■ Companion appliance spacing should be made in .2 * (155 cm )2 1" 29" 1" 1"* 27¾" (25 mm) (737 mm) (25 mm) (25 mm) (705 mm) A B C A. The opening . 5 See "Venting Requirements." 29" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 27" Wide Models Dryer Dimensions 43 3/8" (1102 mm) 15¼" (387 mm) 433/8" (1102 mm) 22 ¾" (578...
Installation Instructions - Page 6

... it will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of the dryer (not the console panel). To avoid damaging the floor, use Gas dryers must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. For ordering information please reference the "Dryer User Instructions." 6 Failure to the floor. 3. Be sure wall receptacle is no longer visible...
Installation Instructions - Page 7

... reference the "Assistance or Service" section of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. In Canada: An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in the door well of your dryer to use with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural...
Installation Instructions - Page 8

... further information, please reference the "Assistance or Service" section of the "Dryer User Instructions." Dryer gas pipe ■■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. 29" Wide Model 1¼" (32 mm) A 9¼" (235 mm) A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe 27" Wide Model A *6¼" (159 mm) Burner input requirements Elevations...
Installation Instructions - Page 10

... wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm) mismatch Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to determine type of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in many varieties. Select the type best for mobile home installations: The exhaust vent...
Installation Instructions - Page 11

... fastening devices that there are no kinks. Remove the red cap from the gas pipe. Use pipe joint compound on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for levelness. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check to the action of pipe fittings must use TEFLON®...
Installation Instructions - Page 12

...dryer to inner door panel so handle is over towel on left -side opening to dryer.... 12 Open dryer door. Pull... bottom, and side of dryer. Pull door forward off... of hinges. 3. Open dryer door. Position door so large...are in large part of dryer. Insert plugs into bottom holes... Do not pull on top of dryer to separate it from cabinet side ...on dryer, grasp sides of hinges (C). Reverse...

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