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FRONT-LOADING ELECTRIC DRYER
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-688-9900
In Canada, call : 1-800-688-2002 or visit our website at...
www.maytag.com or www.maytag.ca
SECADORA ELÉCTRICA DE CARGA FRONTAL
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
Si tiene preguntas respecto a las características, funcionamiento/rendimiento, partes, accesorios o servicio técnico,
llame al: 1-800-688-9900
o visite nuestro sitio web en...www.maytag.com
SÉCHEUS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY..............................................................................3 USO DE LA SECADORA ..............................................................45 Puesta en marcha de la secadora .............................................45 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4 Detención de la marcha de la secadora ....................................46 Tools and Parts .......................................................
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DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately DANG
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Options Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed Pedestal here. Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of Flat-blade screwdriver Vent clamps purchasing a pedestal separately for this dryer. You may select a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal. This pedestal will add to the total height #2 Phillips screwdriver Caulking gun and of the dryer for
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Location Requirements Dryer Dimensions WARNING 51½" (130.81 cm) 38" Explosion Hazard (96.52 cm) Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. *31½" Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. (80 cm) 27" (68.6 cm) You will need *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See behin
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Closet installation - Dryer only Recommeneded installation spacing for cabinet installation 3"* (7.6 cm) 14" max.* 2* (35.6 cm) 48 in. For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation 2 (310 cm ) openings in the top of the cabinet are required. 18" min.* (45.72 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 7"* (17.8 cm) 2* 24 in. 2 (155 cm ) 3"* (7.6 cm) 9"* 1"* 31½" 5"** (22.9 cm) (2.5 cm) (80 cm) (12.7 cm) A B A. Side view - closet or confined area B. Closet door with vents *Requir
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Mobile home - Additional installation requirements A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the installation must conform to the Manufactured Home neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational
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At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long. To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified breakdown, grounding will
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Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only Power Supply Cord Direct Wire WARNING WARNING Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal (silver). terminal (silver)
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Style 2: Direct wire strain relief Electrical Connection Options Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any If your home has: And you will be Go to Section screws from a ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL connecting to: marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block 4-wire receptacle A UL listed, 4-wire connection: opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, (NEMA Type 14-30R) 120/240 volt Power supp
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4-wire connection: Direct wire A C IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. D B Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving E bare ground wire at 5" (12.7 cm). Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape ends of wires into a hook shape. A. External groun
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3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to 1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. 2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the D A terminal block. Tighten screw. C E A B F D B C E A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord A. External ground conductor screw C. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed st
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When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), Optional 3-wire connection squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown. Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and t
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Venting Requirements Rigid metal vent For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are WARNING recommended. Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. Fire Hazard Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported Use a heavy metal vent. when the dryer is in its final location. Do not use a plastic vent. Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinkin
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An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and Optional exhaust installations insects from entering the home. This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground dealer to have the dryer converted. or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.). Do not use an exhaust hood with a m
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NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate Vent system chart installations are available for purchase. Please see the NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn “Assistance or Service” section of this manual to order. inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 Number of Type of Box or Angled 90º turns vent louvered hoods Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to
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3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the diamond marking. 2. Lift and pull forward on the door so that the keyhole clears the screw head. Remove the door. 3. Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside door assembly facing up. Remove the last screw from Step 1. Remove the 2 screws holding the handle to the door. 4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the legs until the diamond marking is no longer visible. 5. Place a carton corner post
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3. Remove the 2 screws that hold the handle bracket to the Style 2: Remove the label. door. Peel off the label located on the opposite side of the door opening covering the hinge mounting holes. Apply the label over the original hinge holes. 6. Insert a screw in the second opening from the top of the hinge opening and partially tighten. Hang the door by placing the top hinge keyhole over the second screw head and 4. Move hinge to the other side and reattach with the 4 screws tighten the
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11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the There may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still close the door. no heat, contact a qualified technician. If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and check the NOTE: You may notice a burning odor when the dryer is first following: heated
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Press the CYCLE END SIGNAL button to set signal NOTE: Drying will continue from where the cycle was interrupted volume to desired level. if you close the door and press Start within 5 minutes. If the cycle is interrupted for more than 5 minutes, the dryer will shut off. Press and hold HOLD TO START button until dryer starts Select new cycle settings before restarting the dryer. (about 1 second). Once an Automatic cycle has started, the Extra Care feature and the Cycle End Signal level c
