General User Information - Maytag MDE17CS Service Manual

Blank display
This condition indicates the dryer is
inoperative. Enter set-up mode to view
diagnostic code.
'0 Minutes' showing in display
This condition indicates the dryer cannot
be operated. Coins dropped or debit inputs
during this condition will be stored in escrow
but cannot be used until normal operation
is restored by opening and closing the door.
If the door switch fails, it must be replaced
before normal operation can be restored.
Cold start (initial first use)
Dryer is programmed at the factory as follows:
n 45 minutes dry time for PN models; 5
minutes per coin for PD models.
n 1.50 dry price (fixed cycle with top off - PD
Models).
0.00 dry price (fixed cycle - PN Models).
n
Warm Start (after power failure)
A few seconds after power is restored, if a
cycle was in progress at the time of the power
failure, 'RESELECT CYCLE' will flash in the
display. This is to indicate the need for a fabric
setting button to be pressed to restart dryer.
Stack Dryer Cycle Temps and Cool Down
Times:
n Whites & Colors 68° C (155° F) -
Cool Down 1min
Perm Press 68° C (155° F) -
n
Cool Down 3min
Delicates 60° C (140° F) -
n
Cool Down 3min

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Mechanical Timer Models
CS & MN model dryers are controlled by
mechanical timers that send signals to
components and controls in the dryer. On both
models there is an indicator light that shows
the dryer is in use.
CS & MN models have a selector with 3
options:
n Whites & Colors - High Heat with Cool
Down [68° C (155° F) operating temp]
n Permanent Press - Medium Heat with Cool
Down [65.6° C (150° F) operating temp]
Delicates - Low Heat with Cool
n
Down [60° C (140° F) operating temp]
MN models have a user selectable timer,
whereas the CS has predetermined cycle
lengths.
The CS dryer first requires proper payment,
and the MN dryer requires that the timer be
set for a time other than 0 minutes. Next
a cycle selection needs to be made or the
previous selection will be defaulted. The door
must be closed and the start button pushed to
activate a cycle.
Changing the cycle time on the CS dryer
requires a timing cam be ordered. Timing of
individual cams can be calculated using the
formula:
n RPM of the Timer Motor divided by the
number of cam pins. Timer motor RPM for
a 50 Hertz model is 1/153.6
n Using the 153.6, divide by number of pins
(shipped with 4-pin cam), which equals
38.4 minutes.
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