Service manual for Dryer Machine CONTENTS 1. PRECAUTION .......................... 6 1.1 Safety precaution ............................ 6 1.2 Warning ..............................6 1.3 Caution ..............................8 2. HOW TO USE ........................... 9 2.1 Controls and function ..........................9 2.2 Cycle guide with option settings ......................10 3.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or 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.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine WARNING This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The information in these instructions must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or death.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 1. PRECAUTION 1.1 Safety precaution For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company items are quickly removed and spread out that is not grounded adequately and in so that the heat is dissipated. accordance with local and national codes. Turn off the water faucets and unplug the...
Because of continuing product items containing vegetable oil or cooking oil improvements, Midea America reserves the are exposed to heat. Heat source such as right of change specifications without notice. your dryer can warm these items, allowing For complete details, see the Installation an oxidation reaction in the oil to occur.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 2. HOW TO USE 2.1 Controls and function 1. Cycle selector Select your desired cycle for the type of load. The cycle you select determines the heat control for the cycle. The Normal, Heavy Duty, Towels, Casual, Delicates and Sanitize cycles are Sensor Dry cycles.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 2.2 Cycle guide with option settings * Table in grey is an initial setting. “Y” are all optional functions you can select. * For even better drying effect, please select higher dryness level.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 3. DIMENSION AND INSTALLATION 3.1 Unit dimension -The dryer should be located where there is enough space at the front for loading the dryer, and enough space behind for the exhaust system.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 1 in. (25mm) 24 in.(610mm) 2 in.(51mm) 5 in.(127mm) 3 in. (76mm) 48 in. (31000 mm 24 in. (15500mm 3 in. (76mm) NOTE: The front of the closet must have two unobstructed air openings for a combined minimum total area of 72 sq.in.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 3.2 Ducting requirements If this new dryer is installed into an existing exhaust system you must make sure: - The exhaust system meets all local, state, and national codes. - That a flexible plastic duct is not used.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 11. The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back drafts and entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper. 12. The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the ground or other obstruction.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 3.4 Gas requirements Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases. THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR THE NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE, CSA B149.1, LATEST REVISION (FOR CANADA).
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 3.5 Electric requirements The wiring diagram is located on the back board of the unit. - The improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether your dryer is properly grounded.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Electric models - Canada only - A 120/240 volt, 60Hz AC approved electrical service fused through a 30-ampere fuse or circuit breaker on both sides of the line is required. - All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached. The power cord should be plugged into a 30-ampere receptacle.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Tools needed in installation Tools needed: Installation steps CHOOSE THE PROPER LOCATION 1. Move your dryer to an appropriate location for the installation. Consider installing the dryer and washer side-by-side, to allow access to the gas, electrical, and exhaust connections. Place two of the carton cushion-tops on the floor.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company CONNECT THE GAS LINE (FOR GAS MODELS) Review the “Gas requirements” section. Remove the pipe thread protective cap. Apply a pipe joint compound or about 1 ½” wraps of teflon tape over all threaded connections.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company WARNING 1.All gas installations of the dryer must be equipped with Manual Shut-Off valve. 2.Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks. Use ONLY black iron, stainless steel, or plastic-coated brass piping for gas supply.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Four wire outlet Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 4-wire #10 AWG-mimimum gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company LEVEL THE DRYER To ensure that the dryer provides the optimal drying performance, it must be leveled. To minimize vibration, noise, and unwanted movement, the floor must be a perfectly level, solid surface.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 3.9 Door reversal 1. Make sure that the power cord is unplugged. 2. While supporting the door, remove the four hinge screws from the door, then lift the door to remove it and set the door aside .
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 5. Remove the 12 screws around the door. 6. Pull the inside door board from the outside door board. 7. Rotate the outside door board 180° , then reassemble it with the inside door board with the screws you removed previously.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 3.10 Change the dryer vent location Your new dryer is shipped to vent to the rear. It can also be configured to vent to he bottom or left side (as seen from the front).
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Insert the elbow/duct assembly through the side opening and attach it onto the adapter duct. Secure in place with aluminum tape. Be sure that the male end of the duct protrudes 1.5 inches (3.8cm) to connect the remaining ductwork.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Dimensions for installation Rear Venting (Default) Sider Venting Bottom Venting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 27 -...
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 4. TROUBLE SHOOTING 4.1 Test mode by Control Make sure the door are closed, press [Dryness] and [Start/Pause] at the same time within 3s after power on, then unit will go into test mode, the digital tube is all bright.
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 4.2 Test modes 1. Select “Normal” program. 2. Press [Dry Temp.], the indicator light shows the item number 【for example: Med(LED12)and 】 Damp(LED6)light,this represents the item number is 041 3. Press [Dryness], the indicator light shows the display version number, 【for example: Clean Filter 】...
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 4.3 Error codes Error Warning Possible Cause Solutions 1) The communication circuit 1) Reseat the connection terminal (circuit and components) between the display board and the main board. between the main board and The “Drying”, “Cooling”...
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 4.4 Wiring diagram and terminals ELECTRIC MODEL GAS MODEL ① DOOR SWITCH ① DOOR SWITCH ② L1 ② L ③ / ③ / ④ N ④ N ① 12V ① LAMP ② / ②...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company ELECTRIC MODEL: GAS MODEL: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 32 -...
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 4.5 Trouble shooting Problem What To Do ● All wires are hooked up to their corresponding terminals. ● Dryer is plugged in. ● Blown fuse or circuit breaker. ● Door switch functional…door closed.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company three symptoms. If the igniter does not heat up, remove power and using an ohmmeter, check the following: ● Open flame switch. ● Open igniter. The igniter does ● Shorted booster coil.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company COMPONENT TESTING THERMAL FUSE PROCEDURES THERMISTOR THERMOSTAT 1 BELT CUT-OFF SWITCH 91℃, 14A Thermal cut-off 70/50℃, 25A 250V, 16A HI-limit ● Thermostat 1 resistance < 1Ω (Electronic & ● Belt Cut-off Switch (Electronic & GAS) GAS) - Lever open: Resistance value <...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company GAS MODELS ONLY FLAME SENSOR THERMOSTAT 1 10RS 120V ● Flame sensor resistance < 1Ω 230/160F 25A (60T21) - If resistance is infinity, replace Flame sensor. Hi-Limit ● Thermostat 1 resistance < 1Ω...
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 5. HOW TO DISASSEMBLY THE UNIT Caution Disconnect the electrical power. Turn off the gas supply. Wear gloves for operation. 1.Remove the control panel 1.1 Remove the screws that is used to fix the control panel;...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 4. Remove the back cover 4.1 Remove the screws that is used to fix power line; 4.2 Pull out the terminals; 4.3 Remove the screws on the back cover; 4.4 Take down the back cover;...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 6. Remove the heater assy 6.1 Pull out all the terminals; 6.2 Remove the screw that is used to fix the heater assy; 6.3 Take down the heater assy; 6.4 Remove the thermostat;...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Install the conversion kit: This kit is acceptable for: MDV160-VG012/F01-US13 / NS-TDRG67W1 This kit comprises one nozzle( Orifice Size:1.2mm) and one valve cover. This kit is used for LP GAS(Propane). 7(a). Change the...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 7(e). Change the burner (Gas model only) 7(f). Change the gas valve (Gas model only) 7(g). Change the orifice for LP (Gas model only) 7(g).1 Remove the 2 screws fixing the burner 7(g).2 Remove the burner...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company NOTE: Before proceeding, you must first determine Orifice which gas valve style is Regulator on the unit. Vent cap If the gas dryers has style “A”, follow step 7(h) .For style “B” follow STYLE”A”...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company STYLE B GAS VALVE CONVERSION ① ② 7(i).1 Disconnect the 2 connectors from the valve. 7(i).2 Position a pair of long nose pliers into the slots of the cover dial. Rotate cover dial 25 degrees counter clockwise lining up ”LPG”...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 9. Remove the Door Hinge 10. Remove the Door seal 11. Deleave the Door assy 11.1 Remove all 12 screws around the door. 11.2 Depart the door front and back. 12. Remove the handle Take care the slots fixing the handle.
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 14. Remove the Door Hook 15. Remove the Front Cover 15.1 Remove the screws that is used to fix the Front Cover; 15.2 Take down the Front Cover; 15.3 Pull out the terminals connecting to the Front Cover;...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 18. Remove the screws as shown on the fig. 19. Remove the air flow channel assy 20. Remove the temperature sensor 21. Remove the temperature switch ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 46 -...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 22. Remove the belt switch. 23. Remove the idle wheel. 24. Remove the motor and fan assy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 47 -...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 25. Remove the fan 25.1 Disconnect all hooks fixing the fan cover. 25.2 Remove the nut fixing the fan. 26. Remove the motor. 27. Remove the wheels supporting the drum. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 48 -...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 6. EXPLODED VIEW ELECTRIC MODEL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 50 -...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 7. SPARE PARTS ELECTRIC MODEL Part Name Quantity Cover Assembly Door Hinge Assembly Fixed Seat Front Panel Cover Switch Front Panel Cover (2) Door Pin Front Panel Cover (1) Front Air Flue Assembly...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 14.2 Basket Assembly 14.2.1 Lifter 14.3 Felt 14.4 Heating Wind Cover Assembly 14.5 Bearing House Assembly 14.6 Flat washer 14.7 Lock washer 14.8 Hexagon locking nut Cover Back Assembly Support Power Cord Cover...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company GAS MODEL Part Name Quantity Cover Assembly Door Hinge Assembly Fixed Seat Front Panel Cover Switch Front Panel Cover (2) Door Pin Front Panel Cover (1) Front Air Flue Assembly Front Support Seal...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Internal Wire Assembly 8.10 Heater Support 8.11 Flame Switch Front Panel Pin Adjustable Foot Assembly Side Plate Rear Vent Pipe Assembly Belt 14.1 Felt 14.2 Basket Assembly 14.2.1 Lifter 14.3 Felt 14.4 Heating Wind Cover Assembly 14.5...
Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company 8. SPECIFICATION Model No. MDV160-V012/F01-US1305 MDV160-VG012/F01-US13 ERP No. 22038210000941 22038210000942 Picture Heater Type Electric Power Supply 120/240V/60Hz 120V/60hz Capacity (Cuft) CEF (lb/kWh/cycle) 3.73 Energy Star, 2015 Certification, safety Watts (Heater) 4800W 16000BTU/h...
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Service manual for Dryer Machine Midea America Company Special feature child lock Door switch error alarm auto-power off Dimensions & loading Width, body, Inch Depth, body, Inch Height, body, Inch 41.7 41.7 Width, body, mm Depth, body, mm Height, body...
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