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ELECTRIC DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES DRYER SAFETY........................................................................................................................3 SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE.................................................................................................32 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................4 INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ...........................................................
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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 Location Requirements Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. WARNING ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ Tin snips (new vent installations) ■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Level ■ Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or ■ Vent clamps hex-head socket wrench ■ Caulking gun and (for adjusting dryer feet) compound (for installing Explosion Hazard ■ Wire stripp
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Installation Clearances Mobile home - Additional installation requirements The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Dryer Dimensions Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: ■ Met
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If using a power supply cord: If connecting by direct wire: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: contain: ■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), ■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. The cord should be protected with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated. type SRD or
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Electrical Requirements - Canada Only If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. For further information, please reference WARNING the service numbers located in the “Assistance or Service” section. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of
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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 (s
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■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the ■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain against the direct wire cable. relief screws at this
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3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor 4-wire connection: Power Supply Cord screw. Tighten screw. A C B IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. B F A D G C E A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong F E D. Neutral prong D E. Spade terminals with upturned ends A. External ground conductor screw F. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain rel
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5" (12.7 cm) Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor (12.7 cm). Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape screw. Tighten screw. ends of wires into a hook shape. A B C When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked
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3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 3-wire connection: Power Supply Cord 4. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold- Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire: down screw. E B D 6. You have completed your electrical connections. Now go to “Venting Requirements.” A 3-wire connection: Direct Wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabi
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2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable 2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord/cable under together. Tighten screw. center, silver-colored terminal block screw. Tighten screw. B C B C A D D E A E F A. Neutral ground wire B. External grou
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Venting Requirements ■ 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. WARNING 4" 10.2 cm 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent Fire Hazard Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. For more Use a heavy metal vent. information, see the “Assistance or Service” section. Do not use a plastic vent. Rigid metal vent Do not use a metal foil vent. ■ For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. Failure to follow these instructions
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Clamps Plan Vent System ■ Use clamps to seal all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices Choose your exhaust installation type that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape. Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. B Clamp C Exhaust Recommended hood styles are shown here. D B E A F A G B 4" (10.2 cm) H 4" A.Dryer E. Clamps (10.2 cm) B. Elbow F. Rigid
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Alternate installations for close clearances Determine vent path Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close- clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions. ■ Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinki
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Install Leveling Legs Level Dryer Check the levelness of the dryer by first placing a level on the top of the dryer near the WARNING console. Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. To protect the floor, use a large, flat piece of cardboard from the dryer carton. Place cardboard under the entire back edge of the dryer. 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the top or console panel). Gently lay the
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Reverse Door Swing You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. 6. Install 4 plastic plugs into screw holes in the dryer left where the hinges were removed in Step 4. 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space to protect the surface. Reverse the strike Remove the door assembly 1. Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening. 1. Open the dryer door. 2. Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike. 2. Remove the b
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3. Remove the 4 screws from the opposite side of the door. 7. Close door to engage door strike. Complete Installation 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check that you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 4. Check the dryer’s final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 4. Install the 2 hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws. Use the non-
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DRYER USE Starting Your Dryer WARNING WARNING Explosion Hazard Fire Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as No washer can completely remove oil. gasoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anything that has ever had any type of oil on Do not dry anything that has ever had anything it (including cooking oils). flammable on it (even after washing). Items containing foam, rubber, or plastic must be dried Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, on a clothesline or by usi
