Maytag MLG32PDA manual

12/29/97GS/tf ADC Part No. 113030 Installation/Operators Manual MLG32PDA 30 lb. Stacked Model R ET AIN T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS I N A S AFE P LACE F OR F UTURE R EFERENCE W ARNING: 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 [...]

For replacement parts, contact the distributor from which the dryer was purchased or contact: Maytag 403 W est Fourth St North Newton, Iowa 50208 (515) 792-7000 IMPOR T ANT NOTE T O PURCHASER Information must be obtained from your local gas supplier on the instructions to be followed if the user smells gas. These instructions must be posted i[...]

IMPOR T ANT YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPL Y and THE GAS SUPPL Y or THE STEAM SUPPL Y BEFORE ANY COVERS or GUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR CLEANING, ADJUSTING, INST ALLA TION, or TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) ST ANDARDS. W ARNING The dryer must never be [...]

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE V APOR AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE . FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT DR Y MOP HEADS IN THE DR YER. DO NOT USE DR YER IN THE PRESENCE OF DR Y CLEANING FUMES. IMPOR T ANT PLEASE OBSER V E ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/or specified in the installation/operato[...]

T able of Contents SECTION I IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION ............................................................................... 3 A. RECEIVING and HANDLING ....................................................................................................... 3 B . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...........................................................[...]

SECTION VII ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 28 A. CLEANING .................................................................................................................................. 28 B. ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................[...]

3 SECTION I IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION 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/or packaging, and wooden skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. If any damag[...]

4 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. W ARNING: The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed. PERSONAL INJUR Y or FIRE COULD RES[...]

5 WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or similarly textured rubber-like 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 wor[...]

6 SECTION II SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

7 M L G 32P D A M a xi mu m C a p a c i t y ( d r y w e ight ) 3 0 lb s B a sket (T u m bl er ) D i am et er 27- 1/ 4" B a sket (T u m b l er) Dept h 30" B a sket (T u m b l er ) V o l u m e ( p e r Bask e t) 10. 1 c u .f t . B asket ( T u m bl er ) Mot o r (2 Pl aces ) 1/ 2 H P D oor O pen i n g - D i a m et er ( 2 P l a ces) 21- 1/ 2&qu[...]

8 SECTION III INST ALLA TION 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: National Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1-LATEST EDITION and/or National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST ED[...]

9 B. LOCATION OF THE DRYER Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such codes or ordinances the location must conform with 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 (L[...]

10 C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of twelve (12) inches (18-inches or more is recommended for ease of installation, maintenance , and service) above the dryer outer top, except along the front of the dryer which may be closed in if desired. NOTE: Even[...]

11 IMPORTANT: Make-up air openings SHOULD NOT be located near duct work exhaust outlets. If make-up air opening(s) 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.[...]

12 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[...]

13 NOTE: Where the exhaust duct passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible materials, the opening must be 2-inches lar ger (all the way around) than the duct. The duct must be centered within this opening. T o protect the outside end of the horizontal duct work from the weather , a 90º elbow bent downward should be installed where[...]

14 2. MUL TIPLE DR YER (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 in the direction of the airflow . The main duct shoul[...]

15 IM POR T ANT : DO NOT use screens or caps on the outside opening of exhaust duct work.[...]

16 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,[...]

17 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 . A separate circuit serving each dryer tumbler must be provided. Sin g [...]

18 * AWG Stranded Type Wire ... for individual lengths less than 100 feet. NOTE: Contact factory for electrical information not listed. NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation. E LE CTR IC S E R VICE S P E CI FICAT IO N S (p e r T u m b le r ) A se p e ra te c i rcui t b r eak[...]

19 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 requireme[...]

20 The input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations up to 2,000 feet, unless elevation requirements of over 2,000 feet were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the factory . The adjustment or conversion of dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet are made by changing each burner orifice. If this convers[...]

21 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 shutof f valve be provided to the gas supply line of each dryer for ease of servicing. The size of the main gas supply line (header) will vary depending on the distance this[...]

22 W ARNING: T est ALL connections for leaks by brushing on a soapy water solution (liquid detergent works well). 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 Btu's being supplied. H. PREPARATION FOR OPERATI[...]

23 3) Start the dryer by pressing the desired fabric setting. After the cycle is started, drying time will count down whether the door is closed or open. 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 dif[...]

24 3 . Make a complete operational check of ALL the operating controls to insure 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.). NOTE: The sail switch can[...]

25 SECTION IV OPERA TING 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 . Insert [...]

26 SECTION V SER VICE/P AR TS INFORMA TION A. SERVICE 1 . Only properly licensed or trained 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 Maytag for a distributor in your area. NOTE: When contacting the Mayta[...]

27 SECTION VI W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 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. IM POR T ANT : A[...]

28 SECTION VII ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A. CLEANING A program and/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. Maximum operating efficiency is depende[...]

29 90 DAYS Remove lint from the motor air vents and surrounding area. IM POR T ANT : Lint accumulation will restrict the airflow over the motor(s), causing overheating and irreparable motor damage. Motor failure due to lint accumulation will VOID THE W ARRANTY . Remove lint accumulation from around the openings in the dryer's back panels. Remo[...]

B. ADJUSTMENTS 7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION and EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER Inspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing set screws), non-permanent gas connections (unions, shut-off valves, orifices, etc.), electrical terminations, and grounding connections. Motor and drive belts should be examined. A cracked or seriously frayed belt(s) should be replaced. Tigh[...]

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