Maytag MGDC700VJ Support Question
Maytag MGDC700VJ Support Question
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Question posted by e53diaz on September 29th, 2014
Dryer Is Not Drying
When i start the dryer,the flame comes on but after a few minutes shuts off. do you think it is the thermal fuse or a heat sensor?? Dont want to waste the money on a repairman to come in and replace a $12 part,that i could do myself. thank you mike
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on September 29th, 2014 12:35 PM
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See http://www.repairclinic.com/RepairHelp/How-To-Fix-A-Dryer/8-4--TUdEQzcwMFZK/Maytag-Dryer-doesn-t-heat. (Ignore the paragraph in red relating to a partial model number.)
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Related Maytag MGDC700VJ Manual Pages
User Instructions - Page 1
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Dryer vent lint brush
31682
All-purpose appliance cleaner
1903WH
Laundry supply storage cart
3404351
Drying rack - side swing or hamper door
3406839
Drying rack - fits 29" (737 mm) Super Capacity Plus, 7.0 cu. You can find this book and your sales slip together for in Canada, call 1-800-688-9900. ft (0.18 cu. white
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LP gas...
User Instructions - Page 2
... symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of others . These words mean:
DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt you and others are not followed.
2 We have provided...
User Instructions - Page 3
..., service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not store or use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. If a gas leak is moving.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be detected by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber...
User Instructions - Page 4
...is important for proper length requirements of load being dried.
See "Cleaning the Lint Screen."
2. Do not pack the dryer. Turn the Cycle Control knob to medium-weight...vent periodically, depending on it was a paid installation or self-installed.
2. DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from...
User Instructions - Page 5
...dried. polyester filled)
Drying
Stuffed toys/pillows (foam rubber filled)
Air
N/A
(no heat)
90 min. DRYER CARE
Cleaning the Dryer Location
Keep dryer area clear and free from the dryer as soon as sweaters and pillows without heat to shape, lay flat on the dryer...the dealer from the dryer as soon as it stops. Press the Start button. Refer to complete drying, if needed.
...
User Instructions - Page 6
... towel. Dry unstable dye items inside out to secure dryer door. Vacation and Moving Care
Vacation care
Operate your fingers. 2. If you should be done by a qualified person.
Replace all parts and panels before servicing. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the lower righthand corner of time, you have a gas dryer, close shutoff...
User Instructions - Page 7
... first few minutes of operation.
■ Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and front or rear of the dryer? Use a time-delay fuse.
■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
■ Was the Start button firmly pressed?
■ Is a cycle selected?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. The gas valve clicking...
User Instructions - Page 8
... sheets added to move and install dryer. ■ Is the dryer located in a cycle. Lint screen should be contacting the sensor strips.
If so, ventilate the area.
Loads are wrinkled
■ Was the load removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing.
■ Is the electric dryer being dried.
■ Is the load too large...
User Instructions - Page 9
... WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. If you think you . Service must be repaired in your area:
Call the...reinstallation of your major appliance, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.
3. LIMITATION ...Troubleshooting," additional help can be easily determined.
MAYTAG® LAUNDRY WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
...symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."
27" (69 CM) GAS DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE À GAZ DE 27" ...Install Leveling Legs 8
Installation des pieds de nivellement.......... 18
Level Dryer 8
Mise à niveau de la sécheuse 18
Make Gas Connection 8
Raccordement au gaz 18
Connect Vent 9 Reverse Door ...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
....
- do if you purchased your dryer.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following ) that may be detected by calling the dealer from whom you smell gas" instructions. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting, and read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements," and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. A flexible gas connector, when used, must be...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
...sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level. closet or confined area
C.
Place dryer...dryer.
A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft... the dryer might be considered for the exhaust vent with elbow. Drying times can... not shut off...gas dryer must not be installed or stored in the top and bottom of the dryer is suitable for the minimum spacing allowed.
The dryer...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
...gas without consulting the serving gas supplier. or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is recommended that is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit. It is required. This dryer... include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with the dryer: if it ...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... line is more than ½ psi.
†®TEFLON is recommended that comes out through the rear of connection. Do not use larger pipe. Elevations above 10,000 ft (3,048 m): When installed above sea level at pressures greater than 20 ft (6.1 m), use TEFLON®† tape. Gas Supply Pressure Testing The dryer must be used .
Installation Instructions - Page 6
... (30.5 cm) from the ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of the Dryer User Instructions. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B.... exceed 8 ft (2.4 m). The total length of the Dryer User Instructions.
Wall D. Venting Requirements
WARNING
Plan Vent System
Typical exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
...ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m)
Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m)
1
Rigid metal
54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)
Flexible metal 31 ft (9.4 m) 23 ft (7 m)
2
Rigid metal
44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)
Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)
3
Rigid metal
35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m)
Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m)
4
Rigid metal
27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft... come in longer drying ...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... are no longer visible.
5. Screw the legs into the interior of the vent to the action of LP gas. Stand the dryer up or down and check again for levelness. For mobile home use Gas dryers must use duct tape, screws or other injury.
1.
Open valve
4. Test all joints. Correct any leak found.
8 Use...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
...the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
2. If the dryer will not start the dryer. House fuse is open the dryer door and feel heat, turn the dryer off screws.
If the gas supply...inner door panel so handle is clean. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open , contact a qualified technician.
9
Set the dryer on the side where hinges were just removed.
7....
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