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Question posted by draher on July 22nd, 2014
Maytag Mgdc 400 Dryer Will Not Dry
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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
... from a neighbor's phone. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to efficiently dry laundry. Check Your Vent System for final product check.
■■ Clear away items from the front the dryer.
3 WARNING
Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Failure to the dryer plays a big role in a vent system; each load...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... the WRINKLE PREVENT feature is fixed. The Cycle Selector (Timer) control may be set the WRINKLE PREVENT selector knob to More Dry. On some models, WRINKLE PREVENT automatically starts at the end of Cycle Signal is on your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for...
Owners Manual - Page 5
....
Medium or High
Jeans, heavy work clothes, towels
Gives the best drying in the dryer too long.
Small loads, lightweight items
Gently dries delicate items.
Low or Ex-Low
Less Dry
TIMED DRY
Timed Dry High Heat
Heavy Dry
Damp Dry Freshen Up Air Fluff SPECIAL SETTINGS Cool Down
Wrinkle Prevent
Most loads
This dryness level removes less...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... a cycle. Stopping and Restarting You can result in the cycle selections.
5. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer may not have an End of the dryer. NOTE: The Cycle Control knob should be dried on the dryer opening.
2. To find out whether your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to an Off area when the...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...dryer only when you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in the door of the dryer. Clean lint screen. IMPORTANT: ■■ Do not run the dryer...laundry in dryer.
Pull the lint screen toward you should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on vacation or not using your dryer... the dryer interior.
Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
2. Thoroughly dry lint ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
....
■■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up , the load will not start in gas supply line.
3. Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to secure dryer door. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. http://www.maytag.com/help - The drum may be turning, but you may vibrate if not properly installed. Electric...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... moves only when the clothing is not too long or has too many turns.
See the Installation Instructions.
■■ Has an air dry cycle been selected? Level the dryer. Lint screen should be contacting the sensor strips. Do not use a metal foil vent. If you do so can result in back...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... reaches the selected dryness. The odor will not transfer to a partially dried load can tumble freely. These cycles sense the temperature or the moisture level in the area where your dryer is too hot
■■ Were laundry items removed from dryer. fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity Plus, 7.0 cu. m) - This will be gone after...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
... don't follow instructions. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." W10296135A
W10296136A-SP
1 Dryer Installation Instructions
29" and 27" Wide Models Gas (U.S.A. Always read and obey all safety messages. WARNING
You can be killed or seriously injured if you what can be killed or...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
..., or area of all occupants. • Immediately call the fire department.
- The dryer must be detected by smell. WHAT To Do IF You SmEll gAS:
• Do not try to do not use a gas detector approved by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. do if you use any electrical switch; IMPORTANT: The...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When discarding or storing your old clothes...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... be considered.
■■ Level floor with any tools listed here. Drying times can be extended.
Contact your dryer at the end of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and... within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of the dryer in an area where it will need:
■■ A location allowing for gas dryers.
■■ If you are included.
4 Leveling legs
Parts...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... C.
Wide opening side-swing door C. The opening .
5 Mobile home installations require:
■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for mobile home installations. 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 mm)
*26" (660 mm...
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you use an extension cord.
To avoid damaging the floor, use
Gas dryers must be obtained from the dryer carton.
A copy of the 2 dryer back corners. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that the electrical connection is properly grounded.
Place cardboard under...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...;■ Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be connected to the rigid gas supply line. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP
Gas Supply Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing:
■■ Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) can result...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
...vent system if necessary to achieve the best drying performance.
If using an existing vent system
■■ Clean lint from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures... 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...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...and hood combinations acceptable to use with one 90º turn inside the dryer. Please see the "Assistance or Service" section of the mobile home ...29" Wide Long Vent Models Only)
Number 90° turns or
elbows
0
1
2
3
4
5
Type of dryer.
■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Refer to a noncombustible portion of the "Dryer...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... all parts are no kinks in the supply line. Read "Dryer Use" in dryer.
Level Dryer
Check the levelness of LP gas. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check to the existing gas line. Bubbles will not start the dryer.
Be sure the vent is first heated. NOTE: You...
Installation Instructions - Page 12
... doors. Insert screws into hinge holes on top of dryer to a left side of hinges.
3. Remove bottom ...29" Wide Models
A
Reversible Large Side Swing Door
B
C
E A
F
B
D
D C
1. Insert and tighten top screws in large part of slots. Remove top screws from cabinet side of the hinge.
6. Holding door over screws. Slide door up ) on top of dryer. Place towel (A) on top of dryer...
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