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Service
This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Maytag does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by
an unqualified person.
Home Laundry
Dryers
This Base Manual covers general information
Refer to individual Technical Sheet
for information on specific models
This manual includes, but is
not limited to the following:
Amana
NDE2330AYW
NDE5800AYW
NDE7800AYW
NDG2330AWW
NDG5800AWW
NDG7800AWW
SDE2606AYW
SDE305DAYW
SDE415DAYW
SDE4606AYW
SDE515DAYW
SDG2606AWW
SDG305DAWW
SDG3606AWW
SDG4606AWW
SDG515DAWW
16023020
September 2004
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Summarization of Contents
Introduction
Model Identification
Details on locating and recording the model and serial number for identification purposes.
Electrical Service Information
Specifications for electrical requirements for both electric and gas dryer models.
About Ground Wires
Explanation of the function and color coding of ground wires for electrical safety.
General Information
Dryer Operation
Describes the process of how the dryer uses heated air to dry laundry loads.
Burner System Operation
Ignition System Overview
Details the operational phases of the burner system, including pre-ignition and ignition sequences.
Electric Circuit and Temperature Control
Explains the electrical connections to the ignition system and various temperature setting modes.
Disassembly Procedures
Control Hood Assembly
Steps for removing the main control hood assembly from the dryer unit.
Control Hood End Panels
Instructions for removing the end panels attached to the dryer's control hood.
Electronic Control
Procedures for safely removing and handling the dryer's electronic control board.
Timer
Guidance on how to remove and replace the dryer's timer mechanism.
Signal Switch
Steps for disassembling and removing the signal switch from the control panel.
Selector Switch
Instructions for removing the selector switch from the dryer's control panel assembly.
Control Panel Components
Procedures for accessing and removing control panel switches and decorative graphic panels.
Door Components
Steps for disassembling and removing door strike, seal, switch, pull, and catch mechanisms.
Door Hinges
Instructions for removing the dryer's loading door and its associated hinge hardware.
Door Reversal Procedure
Step-by-step guide for reversing the swing direction of the dryer door.
Access Panels and Seals
Guidance on removing service access panels, the main front panel, and its sealing components.
Cabinet Top and Locators
Procedures for removing cabinet top, hold-down clips, and locating elements.
Front Bulkhead Assembly
Steps for removing the front bulkhead assembly, including glides and lint filter housing.
Front Air Duct
Instructions for removing the front air duct component from the dryer.
Moisture Sensor
Guidance on how to access and remove the moisture sensor from the air duct.
Cylinder Light
Steps for removing the light bulb and receptacle from the dryer cylinder area.
Cylinder Light Receptacle
Detailed procedure for removing the cylinder light receptacle from the front bulkhead.
Cylinder Assembly
Instructions for removing the entire dryer cylinder from the unit.
Cylinder Belt
Steps for disengaging and removing the dryer cylinder belt.
Cylinder Rollers
Guidance on removing the rollers that support the dryer cylinder.
Rear Seal
Instructions for removing and replacing the rear seal of the dryer cylinder.
Rear Bulkhead and Heater Box
Procedures for disassembling the rear bulkhead and its associated heater box.
Flame Sensor
Steps for removing the flame sensor from the burner housing.
Burner Housing and Heat Shroud
Instructions for disassembling the burner housing and heat shroud components.
Limit Thermostat (Gas Models)
Guidance on removing the limit thermostat from gas burner housing.
Heating Element (Electric Models)
Steps for removing the heating element assembly from electric dryer models.
Limit Thermostat and Thermal Fuse (Electric Models)
Procedures for removing limit thermostats and thermal fuses in electric models.
Cabinet
Instructions for removing the outer cabinet of the dryer unit.
Base
Steps for removing the dryer's base assembly.
Thermistor or Thermostat and Heater
Guidance on removing thermistors, thermostats, and associated heater components.
Motor and Exhaust Assembly
Instructions for removing the motor and exhaust assembly from the dryer.
Impeller and Housing
Steps for disassembling the impeller and its housing from the motor assembly.
Motor
Guidance on removing the dryer motor from its mounting bracket.
Idler Pulley
Instructions for removing the idler pulley assembly.
Terminal Block
Steps for accessing and removing the main terminal block.
Terminal Block Terminals
Procedures for removing and installing individual terminals from the block.
Power Cord
Instructions for disconnecting and removing the dryer's power cord.
Heating System
Gas Valve Regulator
Steps for removing the gas valve regulator and its associated bracket.
Burner Tube, Ignitor, and Bracket
Guidance on disassembling the burner tube, ignitor, and bracket assembly.
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