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Maytag MLG32PD3 Installation Manual

Maytag MLG32PD3 Installation Manual

30 lb. stacked model
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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
vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT DO YOU 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
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
101000GS/rar
MLG32PD3
30 lb. Stacked Model
Installation Manual
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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 dans
le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR
DE GAZ:
* Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
* Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans
le bâtiment où vous vous trouvez..
* 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 installateur ou un service d'entretien
qualifié ou par le fournisseur de gaz.
Part No. 113158

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  • Page 1 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE 101000GS/rar MLG32PD3 30 lb. Stacked Model 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...
  • Page 2 403 West Fourth Street North Newton, Iowa 50208 (515) 787-7000 “IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER” POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de yout autre appareil. MLG32PD3...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and THE GAS 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 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.
  • Page 4 The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT. DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN IN PLACE...EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION I IMPORTANT INFORMATION ... 3 A. Recieving and Handling ... 3 B. Safety Precautions ... 4 SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS ... 6 SECTION III INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ... 8 A. Unpacking/Setting Up ... 8 B. Location of the Dryer ... 8 C.
  • Page 6 SECTION VII ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ... 28 A. Cleaning ... 28 B. Adjustments ... 30 C. Lubrication ... 30 SECTION VIII DRYER DATA LABEL INFORMATION ... 31 A. Data Label Location ... 31 B. Data Label ... 32 SECTION IX PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION A. RECEIVING and HANDLING The dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and top cover (or optional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and packaging, and wooden skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 loss of life. WARNING: The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed.
  • Page 9 WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or similarly textured rubberlike materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage plastics or rubber and also may be a fire hazard. 7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the heating unit area, exhaust duct work, and inside the dryer.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.
  • Page 11 LECTRIC EQUIREMENTS Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents * Per basket (tumbler)/pocket. NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation. MLG32PD3 30 lbs.* 27-1/4" 10.1 cu. ft.* UMBLER 1/2 HP UMBLER 21-1/2"...

  • Page 12: Installation Procedures

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1- LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (liquid propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 &...
  • Page 13 1. The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from the floor area that the dryer is to rest on. IMPORTANT: “The dryer must be installed on noncombustible floors only.” 2.

  • Page 14: Dryer Enclosure Requirements

    C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of 12-inches (30.48 cm) - (18-inches [45.72 cm] or more is recommended for ease of installation, maintenance, and service) - above the dryer’s outer top, except along the front of the dryer which may be closed in if desired. NOTE: Even though a minimum of 12-inches (30.48 cm) above the dryer’s outer top is acceptable, a clearance of 18-inches (45.72 cm) - (or more) - is suggested for ease of installation and service (electrical power connections).
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT: Make-up air openings should not be located near duct work exhaust outlets. If make-up air openings are too close to the exhaust outlet, lint and fumes may be drawn back into the dryer area through these openings. NOTE: Component failure due to dry cleaning fumes will VOID THE WARRANTY.

  • Page 16: Exhaust Requirements

    E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Exhaust duct work should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Improperly sized duct work will create excessive back pressure which results in slow drying, increased use of energy, overheating of the dryer, and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) switches, burner hi-limits, or basket (tumbler) hi-heat thermostats. CAUTION: IMPROPERLY SIZED or INSTALLED EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
  • Page 17 NOTE: When the exhaust duct work passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible materials, the opening must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger than the duct (ALL the way around). The duct must be centered within this opening. To protect the outside end of the horizontal duct work from the weather, a 90º...
  • Page 18 2. Multiple Dryer (Common) Venting If it is not feasible to provide separate exhaust ducts for each dryer, ducts from individual dryers may be channeled into a common main duct. The individual ducts should enter the bottom or side of the main duct at an angle not more than 45º...
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: DO NOT use screens or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust duct work. NOTE: In situations where a 10-inch (25.4 cm) exhaust duct is required or acceptable, to ease installation an 8-inch (20.32 cm) dryer exhaust outlet size to 10-inch (25.4 cm) exhaust duct increaser (transition piece) is available from the factory by ordering Part No.

  • Page 20: Electrical Information

    F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 1. Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and competent electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO.
  • Page 21 3. Electrical Connections A wire diagram is located on the inside of the control (service) box for connection data. a. Single-Phase (1ø) Hookup The electrical connections on ALL single-phase (1ø) dryers are made into the junction box located at the upper rear of the dryer.
  • Page 22 Providing local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by use of a flexible U.L. listed power cord or pigtail (wire size must conform to the rating of the dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel.

  • Page 23: Gas Information

    G. GAS INFORMATION It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (liquid propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST...
  • Page 24 2. Technical Gas Data a. Gas Specifications Manifold Pressure* 3.5 inches W.C. Inline Pressure 6.0 - 12.0 inches W.C. Orifice Size** Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents. * Measured at gas valve pressure tap when the gas valve is on. ** For elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 meters).
  • Page 25 The dryer is provided with a 3/4” N.P.T. inlet pipe connection at the upper right hand corner (when viewed from the rear) of each dryer. It is recommended that a gas shutoff valve be provided to the gas supply line of each dryer for ease of servicing.

  • Page 26: Preparation For Operation

    WARNING: Test ALL connections for leaks by brushing on a soapy water solution (liquid detergent works well). WARNING: NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A FLAME!!! It is important that gas pressure regulators meet applicable pressure requirements and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of appliance BTUs being supplied.
  • Page 27 NOTE: The dryer can be stopped at any time by opening the main door. To restart dryer, shut the main door and press desired fabric setting. 4) Open main door to stop the dryer, and change to a different fabric setting. Repeat this procedure, until ALL fabric selections have been tested.

  • Page 28: Shut Down Instructions

    3. Make a complete operational check of ALL the operating controls to ensure that the timing is correct and that the temperatures are set properly. 4. Make a complete operational check of ALL safety-related circuits (i.e., door switches, hi-limit thermostats, sail switches, basket (tumbler) safety thermostats, etc.).

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. STARTING THE DRYER The dryer is available for use when the appropriate side of the microprocessor display reads “0 minutes” and the amount needed to start the dryer (i.e., “25”). Once the load has been put into the dryer and the main door is closed, start the dryer as follows: 1.

  • Page 30: Service/Parts Information

    SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION A. SERVICE 1. Only properly trained or competent technicians should service the dryer. If service is required, contact the distributor from whom the equipment was purchased. If the distributor cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact the Maytag Company for a distributor in your area. NOTE: When contacting the Maytag Company, be sure to give them the correct model and serial numbers so that your inquiry is handled in an expeditious manner.

  • Page 31: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION A. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S) 1. Before any dryer leaves the manufacturer, a warranty card is affixed to the glass of the main door. These warranty cards are intended to serve the customer as a record installation date of that specific dryer so as to extend the customer’s warranty period.

  • Page 32: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A. CLEANING A program or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the duct work system. The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location.
  • Page 33 90 DAYS Remove lint from the motor air vents and surrounding area. IMPORTANT: Lint accumulation will restrict the airflow over the motors, causing overheating and irreparable motor damage. Motor failure due to lint accumulation will VOID THE WARRANTY. Remove lint accumulation from around the openings in the dryer’s back panels. Remove lint from gas valve burner train area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.

  • Page 34: Adjustments

    B. ADJUSTMENTS 7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION and EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER Inspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing setscrews), nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shutoff valves, orifices, etc.), electrical terminations, and grounding connections. Motor and drive belts should be examined. A cracked or seriously frayed belt should be replaced. Tighten loose belts when necessary and check the alignment.

  • Page 35: Section Viii

    SECTION VIII DRYER DATA LABEL INFORMATION A. DATA LABEL LOCATION The dryer data label is located in the upper basket (tumbler) gas train area (left middle section of dryer) as shown in the photo below.

  • Page 36: Data Label

    B. DATA LABEL The data label includes ALL the pertinent information about the dryer necessary to ensure the dryer is installed with the proper services (i.e. type of gas and electric voltage, etc.). It also includes ALL the necessary data for technical support and parts information.
  • Page 37 THE DATA LABEL 1. MODEL NUMBER The model number is a number, which describes the size of the dryer and the type of heat (i.e. gas). 2. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number allows the Maytag Company to gather information on your particular dryer. 3.

  • Page 38: Procedure For Functional Check Of Replacement Components

    SECTION IX PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 1. Johnson Controls Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) Module (G760) Theory Of Operation: Start the drying cycle. When the gas burner ignites within the chosen trial for ignition time (6-seconds), the flame sensor detects gas burner flame and signals the DSI module to keep the gas valve open...as long as there is a call for heat.
  • Page 39 Part No. 113158 1- 11/03/00-50...

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