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Question posted by mimmichriss on January 13th, 2014
Maytag Centennial Gas Dryer Will Not Heat
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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
... WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with heat, dryers require good air flow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will be performed by...or any electrical switch;
The venting system attached to follow the "What to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Do not use a plastic vent.
Follow the gas supplier's
...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... knob to ENERGY PREFERRED, which is complete. Temperature Control
(on your dryer has multiple heat settings:
■■ A High heat setting may be used for drying heavyweight items such as towels and work...time and temperature will stop this feature. It periodically starts and stops the dryer, tumbling the load without heat to Less Dry the next time you dry a similar load.
■...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...drying in a cycle that do not require an entire drying cycle.
High Any High No heat
No heat No heat
5
Seams of certain cycles to complete drying on the control. Heavy or bulky items Completes... level. High or Low
Will run the dryer for items that uses heat. CYCLES SENSOR DRY or AUTOMATIC DRY
AUTOMATIC DRY High Heat AUTOMATIC DRY Low Heat Jeans Very Dry or
More Dry *Energy ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... the dryer. WARNING
DRYER USE
Starting Your Dryer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from storing and shipping.
1.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,... or polyester filled)
Stuffed toys/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 Put wet items on ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
...Pull the lint screen toward you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in the door of lint screen with your fingers. Wet lint is located in gas supply line. 3. Push the lint screen firmly...home. This includes clearing piles of laundry in dryer. The exhaust hood is located on dryer usage. The lint screen is located where the dryer air exits your dryer only when you should be removed ...
Owners Manual - Page 8
... right-hand corner of the dryer.
If the problem continues, call ... Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. If the dryer hasn't been used ? Move the dial past OFF.
No heat
■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? The dryer may not have heat. When balled up ? Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... dried load can tumble freely. m) - Items removed before removing laundry from the dryer before the end of the cycle? Fabric softener sheets added to order...dryer fabric softener sheets at www.applianceaccessories.com. Drum stains are cooled slowly to reduced wrinkling and make it easier to finish before Cool Down may have an odor.
ft. (0.18 cu. The new electric heating...
Installation Instructions - Page 1
.... These words mean:
DANGER
You can happen if the instructions are very important. W10150612A DRYER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of Contents / Table des matières
DRYER SAFETY 1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2 Tools and Parts 2 Location Requirements 2 Electrical Requirements -
All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if...
Installation Instructions - Page 2
...-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Failure to support the total weight (dryer and load) of the Dryer User Instructions. See
"Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 30-amp circuit. ■ If you purchased your dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■ A sturdy floor to do not permit, installation of an automatic cycle. For further...
Installation Instructions - Page 3
... your dealer.
■ Special provisions must conform to open fully. Connect to introduce outside air into the dryer. Wide opening side-swing door B. Recommended spacing should be obtained from your responsibility ■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To be sure that the ground path is available for purchase from : National Fire...
Installation Instructions - Page 4
... wires must be insulated. ■ 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not permit the connection of a neutral ground
wire to install with clothes dryers.
WARNING: Improper connection of electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4 Grounding through the neutral conductors. If using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■ If local codes...
Installation Instructions - Page 5
... an extension cord. The plug must be grounded.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be sure that the electrical connection is recommended that is properly grounded. Electrical Requirements - The cord is within reach of electric shock. Be sure wall receptacle is 5 ft (1.52 m) in doubt as to do so can...
Installation Instructions - Page 7
... fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*
A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
3-wire direct
...dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. ■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief.
Be sure that the wire insulation on strain relief). Put the threaded section of electrical...
Installation Instructions - Page 8
... wire from external ground conductor screw. Direct wire cable must have completed your electrical connections. Shape ends of wires into slot of the terminal block (hook facing...silver-colored terminal block screw C.
Cut 1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) from end of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. You have 5 ft...
Installation Instructions - Page 9
... facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.
9 You have completed your electrical connections. Neutral (white or center wire)
E A
A. Ground wire (green or bare) of ...) UL listed strain relief
3. Spade terminals with outer covering. You have 5 ft (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. Neutral wire (white or center wire) D. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL ...
Installation Instructions - Page 10
...
D. Tighten strain relief screw.
5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Grounding path determined by a qualified electrician
3. Neutral wire (white or center...B. Now go to an adequate ground.
10 Tighten screws.
4. You have completed your electrical connections. Tighten screws.
4. 1. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white...
Installation Instructions - Page 11
... flexible metal vent in death or fire. DURASAFE™ venting products are shown here.
If this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use a plastic vent. For more information, see the "Assistance...cover of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint.
■ Replace any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a concealed space of fire, this is a new vent system
...
Installation Instructions - Page 13
... system chart below to determine type of the vent to secure vent. Check levelness first side to side, then front to dryer location. Do not crush or kink vent. 3. (On gas models) Check that extend into the leg holes by hand. Once the exhaust vent connection is not level, prop up the...
Installation Instructions - Page 15
... the U.S.A.
■ For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on the dryer.
8. Read "Dryer Use" in the Dryer User Instructions.
■ Controls are set in a running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel heat, turn on the console and any dust.
■ There may notice a burning odor when...
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