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- Page 1 MDG (ALL) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS BEFORE INSTALLING. AWARNING: For your safety the information in this _ATTENTION: Pour votre s_curit6, suivre les indi- manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire cations donn6es dans ce manuel afin de r_duire les or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal risques d'incendie ou d'explosion...
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Page 3: Items Provided
Read this before you start... TOOLS needed for installation Joint Compound (gas on_y) •Cutting Knife •Nut Drivers _ = <_ .Pipe Wrench *Level •Screw Driver (Standard) •Duct Tape •Crescent Wrench ITEMS PROVIDED X @@ Electric Dryer OnLy Gas Dryer Oniy Proper installation is the responsibility... - Page 4 _!=_ minimum i_._ Base Exhaust IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER PLEASE READ TIlE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CARSEFUT._LY BEFORE STARTING TO INSTALL DRYER. THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOL_LD RETAINED FUTURE REFERENCE. REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES SUCH AS DRYERS TO AVOID THE DANGER OF A CHILD SUFFOCATING.
- Page 5 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION WARNING - The dryer must be ex- hausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire when installed in an alcove or closet. An appliance installed in a closet shall have no other fuel-burning appliance installed in the same closet.
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Page 6: Home Installation
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION The installation of the dryer in mobile homes must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, TNe 24 HUD (Part 280), 1975 for the United States), or CSA Standards Z240 (for Canada). - Page 7 USE A MIN/MUM OF 4 INCH DIAMETER RIGID ALUM!NqJM OR RIGID GAL- VANIZED STEEL DUCT. Do not use smaller duct. Ducts larger than 4 inches in diameter can result in increased lint accumulation. Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly. If flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. not use flexibIe duct with a thin foiI wall.
- Page 8 NATURAL to LP, or LP to NATURAL are available through you local Maytag dealer (see Accessories). If other conversions are required, check with the local gas utility for specific information concerning conversion requirements.
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Page 9: Gas Models
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Wiring diagram is located inside the control console. prevent urlr_ecas- sary risk of fire, electrical shock or WARNING - To personal injury, all wiring and grounding must be done in accordance with focal codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the Na_ tional Electrical Code, ANSI/... - Page 10 Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if k will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. K a separate round is required by local codes, an accessory kit is available. Connect ground wire to back...
- Page 11 Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance- if it will not fit the outlet, havea proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. If a separate round is required by local codes,an accessory kit is available. Connectground wire to back of unit by using the wire found in the accessory kit. Secureother endof ground wire to a suitableexternal ground connection.
- Page 12 30 ampere receptacle. U.S. MODELS Maytag eIectric dryers are manufactured to operate on 120/240 volt, 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. The dryer must be converted to operate on a 120/208 volt electrical sys- tem. A heating element conversion kit is available (see Accessories).
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Page 13: Installation
NOTE: It is not permissible to convert a dryer in Canada to 208 volts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - 50 HERTZ OPERATION This Maytag dryer model is manufactured for operation on 60 Hz AC approved electrical service. This model is not designed... -
Page 14: Parts And Accessories
AND ACCESSORIES If your dryer requires replacement parts or accessories, contact the dealer from who you purchased your dryer or Maytag Customer Service, PO Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320- 2370. Phone 423-472-3333, for information on the nearest authorized Maytag Parts Distributor. - Page 15 3. Loosen the leveling locking nuts and install the vinyl feet. 4. Set the dryer back in an upright position. 5. Review the exhaust section in the previous section before installing the exhaust system. Install the ductwork from the dryer to the exhaust hood. The crimped end of the duct sec- tions must point away from the dryer.
- Page 16 GAS DRYER SECTION To Make Gas Connection - Review gas requirements in previous section of these instruc- tions. 1. Remove the pipe thread protective cap. Apply pipe joint compound or about 1 1/2 wraps of Teflon tape over atl threaded connections.
- Page 17 ELECTRIC DRYER SECTION To Make the Electrical Connection - Review the electrical requirements in the previous sec- tion of these instructions. IMPORTANT - The dryer frame is grounded to the neutral conductor at the terminal block. If the dryer is installed in a mobite home, or if local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral,...
- Page 18 Connect the neutral (white) conductor of the cord to the center (silver colored) post of the terminal block. Connect the grounding (green) wire of the cord to the terminal block support using the ground strap screw. Connect the red and black wires of the cord to the outer posts of the terminal block. Be sure the termini block nuts are on tight.
- Page 19 3-Wire System Neutral Ground Post Strap Neutral Stra;n Relief - krnproper connection of the equipment -grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service man if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
- Page 20 7. With a level, checkthe dryer, andmakenecessary adjustments to the leveling legs. Once level, tighten the leveling leg locking nuts with a wrench. 8. The dryer door direction can be reversed. 1. If the dryer is plugged in, unplug the dryer from the electrical service. 2.
- Page 21 9. At this time, make sure all gas, exhaustandelectricalconnectionsare complete. Plug dryer in, and checkoperationby using the checklistbelow. 10. (GAS MODELS ONLY) - The burner may not ignite initially dueto air in the gaslille. Allowing the dryer to operateon a heat settingwitl purge the line. If the gasdoesnot ignite within five minutes, turn tile dryer off andwait 5 minutes.