Maytag MDG31PDAWW Installation & Operator's Manual
Maytag MDG31PDAWW Installation & Operator's Manual

Maytag MDG31PDAWW Installation & Operator's Manual

Mdg31 / mdg51 / mdg77 series multi-load dryer

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MDG31 / MDG51 / MDG77
Installation/Operator Manual
WARNING: For your safety the information
in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion and
to prevent property damage, personal
injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your
building.
• Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
performed by a competent professional.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien
suivre les instructions données dans cette
notice pour réduire au minimum le risque
d'incendie ou d'explosion ou pour éviter
tout dommage matériel, toute blessure ou
la mort.
— Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence
ni d'autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables à proximité de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE
ODEUR DE GAZ:
• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareils.
• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.
Ne pas vous servir des téléphones
se trouvant dans le bâtiment.
• Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la
zone.
• Appelez immédiatement votre
fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin.
Suivez les instructions du
fournisseur.
• Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le
fournisseur de gaz, appelez le
service des incendies.
— L'installation et l'entretien doivent
être assurés par un professionnel
compétent.
RETAIN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Part No. 113430

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  • Page 1 MDG31 / MDG51 / MDG77 Installation/Operator Manual WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion and to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 2 Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil. IMPORTANT For your convenience, log the following information: Maytag Co. 403 West Fourth Street North, Newton, Iowa 50208 Telephone: (641) 787-7000...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT You must disconnect and lockout the electric supply and the gas supply or the steam supply before any covers or guards are removed from the machine to allow access for cleaning, adjusting, installation, or testing of any equipment per OSHA standards. Please observe all safety precautions displayed on the equipment and/or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    If in doubt, consult the appliance manufacturer(s). Use this dryer only for its intended purpose, drying fabrics. Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury, install lockable doors to prevent public access to the rear of the dryers. Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 5 If the appliance is converted (gas type is changed), a data plate amendment must be obtained from Maytag. This appliance may cause spillage of products of combustion from an open-flue appliance fitted in the same...
  • Page 6 Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 7 113430-3 Telephone: (641) 787-7000...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    360 cfm 55,000 Btu/hr 6” N / A N / A 3/8” F.N.P.T. N / A kcal/hr N / A Maytag Co. 13.61 kg 76.20 cm 68.58 cm 312.62 L 0.18 kW 0.37 kW 49.23 cm 37.78 cm 60 Hz 129.27 kg...
  • Page 9 MDG31 Specifications ________________________________________________________________ 113430-3 Telephone: (641) 787-7000...
  • Page 10 90,000 Btu/hr 8” N / A N / A 1/2” M.N.P.T. 1/2” F.B.S.P.T. (CE ONLY) N / A kcal/hr N / A Maytag Co. 22.68 kg 93.98 cm 65.41 cm 453.64 L 0.75 kW 0.37 kW 69.55 cm 40.64 cm...
  • Page 11 MDG51 Specifications _________________________________________________________________ 113430-3 Telephone: (641) 787-7000...
  • Page 12 110,000 Btu/hr 8” N / A N / A 1/2” M.N.P.T. 1/2” F.B.S.P.T. (CE ONLY) N / A kcal/hr N / A Maytag Co. 34.02 kg 93.98 cm 90.17 cm 625.52 L 0.75 kW 0.37 kW 69.53 cm 40.64 cm...
  • Page 13 MDG77 Specifications ______________________________________________________________ 113430-3 Telephone: (641) 787-7000...
  • Page 14: Installation Procedures

    Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall, however a 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance must be made for the opening and closing of the control door, along with the removal of panels during maintenance. Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 15: Fresh Air Supply Requirements

    Domestic Type I (MDG31, MDG51 Only) A = 6-inches (15.24 cm) B = 24-inches (60.96 cm) EXAMPLE: For MDG51, 2 unrestricted openings measuring 6-inches by 24-inches (15.24 cm by 60.96 cm) are acceptable. If a closet door is installed: unobstructed air openings are required.
  • Page 16 45º in the direction of airflow. The main duct should be tapered, with the diameter increasing before each individual duct is added. Maytag Co. 6-inches C = 12 feet (3.66 meters) D = XXXX: 4-inches (10.16 cm) MDG31: 6-inches (15.24 cm)
  • Page 17: Electrical Information

    Important No more than 4 dryers should be connected to 1 main common duct. The illustration below shows the minimum cross-sectional area for multiple dryer round or square venting. These figures must be increased if the main duct run from the last dryer to where it exhausts to the outdoors is longer than 12 feet (3.66 meters) or has more than 1 elbow in it.
  • Page 18 1ø 15.6 1ø 10.5 1ø 10.5 1ø 10.0 1ø 1ø — 1ø — 60 Hz CIRCUIT BREAKER 50 Hz — — — — — — — — 10.7 10.8 — — — — — 10.7 10.8 29/06 Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    Grounding A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed in accordance with local, state, and national regulations or codes of the country of origin. In the absence of these codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canada Standards: Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 &...
  • Page 20: Gas Information

    There is an N.P.T. to B.S.P.T. adaptor included with each dryer, which must be installed to the gas inlet. The adaptor is shipped in the tumbler. Important Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of natural, propane, and butane gases must be used. Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 21 Heat Input/Gas Consumption/Orifice (Injector) Data (For Non CE [European] Models Only) Gas Specifications for Non-CE Approved Dryers** Model Type Natural MDG31 *Liquid Propane Natural MDG51 *Liquid Propane Natural MDG77 *Liquid Propane Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents * Gas valve’s internal regulator disabled. ** Consult factory for elevations over 2,000 feet (610 meters) for correct orifice size.
  • Page 22 (liquid detergent works well). Warning Never test for leaks with a flame!!! NOTES ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 23: Converting From One Family Of Gas To Another

    This appliance must only be operated with the gas type indicated on the dryer’s data plate. If the appliance is converted (gas type changed), a data plate amendment must be obtained from Maytag (dryer’s serial number is required to purchase a conversion kit). Important Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a qualified professional.
  • Page 24 This appliance must only be operated with the gas type indicated on the dryer’s data plate. If the appliance is converted (gas type changed), a data plate amendment must be obtained from Maytag. Conversions done improperly can result in a fire or explosion! Maytag Co.
  • Page 25: Gas Pressure Testing

    Gas Pressure Testing _________________ For proper operation, the gas pressure must be correct, consistent and maintained at the gas pressure rates shown on page 21. Provisions are made at the gas valve for taking gas pressure readings. There are 2 types of devices used to measure gas pressure. They are the spring/mechanical type gauge and the manometer.
  • Page 26: Water Information

    N.P.T. The sealing of an NH connection is made with a washer opposed to the mating threads of an N.P.T. assembly. The 2 thread designs are not compatible. It is recommended that a filter or strainer be installed in the water supply line. Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 27: Preparation For Operation/Start-Up

    Important Flexible supply line/coupling must be used. Solenoid valve failure due to hard plumbing connections will void warranty. The dryer is to be connected to the water mains using a new hose set and the old hose set should not be reused. Optional Manual Bypass Provisions are made in the dryer’s fire suppression system for the installation of an optional manual bypass.
  • Page 28: Preoperational Instructions

    Shut off internal gas supply shutoff valve located in the gas valve burner area. NOTES ____________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 29: Service/Parts Information

    If service is required, contact the Maytag distributor from whom the equipment was purchased. If the distributor cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact the Maytag Co. for a distributor in your area. Note When contacting the Maytag Co., be sure to give...
  • Page 30: Routine Maintenance

    Cracked or seriously frayed belts should be replaced. Complete an operational check of controls and valves. Complete an operational check of all safety devices (lint door/drawer switch, door switches, sail switch, and hi-limit thermostats). Maytag Co. 113430-3...
  • Page 31: Data Label Information

    Standard Label CE Label When contacting Maytag, the information on the data label is required to ensure proper service/parts assistance. The data label is located at the upper left rear of the dryer behind the back guard. 1. Model Number – This describes the style of dryer and type of heat (gas, electric, or steam).
  • Page 32 Part No. 113430 3 - 02/09/06 - 0...

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