Maytag MDG50PCC manual

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    MDG50PCC Install a tion Manual 50 lb Sin g le P o c k et / Phase 7 / Coin Part No. 1 13198 - 5 A VERTISSEMENT : 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 [...]

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    “IMPORT ANT NO TE 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 in a prominent location near the dryer . FOR Y OUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other [...]

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    IMPOR T ANT YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPL Y AND THE GAS SUPPL Y OR THE STEAM SUPPL Y BEFORE ANY COVERS OR GUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE T O ALLOW ACCESS FOR CLEANING , ADJUSTING , INST ALLA TION, OR TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) ST ANDARDS. W ARNING CHILDREN SHOULD NOT [...]

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    W ARNING The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESUL T . IMPOR T ANT PLEASE OBSER VE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer . W ARNING DR YER MUST NEVER BE OPERA TED WITHOUT THE [...]

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    Table of Contents SECTION I SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................. 2 SECTION II SPECIFICA TIONS .............................................................................................................................. 4 SECTION III INST ALLA TION PRO[...]

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    2 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 SECTION I SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 loss of life. W ARNING: The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed. P[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 3 7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust ductwork, and area around the back of the dryer . The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. W ARNING: The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust ductwork c[...]

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    4 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 M AXI M U M CAPACI T Y ( DR Y W EI G H T ) 50 l bs 22. 7 kg BASKET ( T U M BL ER ) DI AM ET ER 32 - 3/ 4” 83. 2 cm BASKET ( T U M BL ER ) DEPT H 37 - 1/ 2” 95. 3 cm BASKET ( T U M BLER ) M O T O R 3/ 4 h p 0. 560 kW DO O R O PE N I N G ( D I A M ET E R ) 21- 1/ 2” 54. 61 cm BASKET ( T U M BLER ) V O LU M E 1 8 . 3 c u[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 5 NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation. SPECIFICA TIONS – GAS ONL Y[...]

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    6 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 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: ANSI Z223.1- LA TEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFP A NO. 70-LA TEST [...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 7 4. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements in Section D ). 5. Clearance provisions must be made from combustible construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure Requirements in Section C ). 6. Provisions must be made for adequate clea[...]

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    8 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 NOTE: Air considerations are important for proper and efficient operation. Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall. However , a 1/16” (1.59 mm) minimum allowance must be made for opening and closing of the control door . It is suggested that the dryer be positioned about 2 feet (0.61 meters) away from the nearest ob[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 9 E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Exhaust ductwork should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Improperly sized ductwork will create excessive back pressure, which results in slow drying, increased use of ener gy , and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) switch, burner hi-limits, or lint chamber hi-limit pr[...]

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    10 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 NOTE: Ductwork should be laid out in such a manner where allowances are made at rear area of the dryer for removal of rear service panels or guards. SINGLE DR YER VENTING HORIZONT AL VENTING When a single 8-inch (20.32 cm) horizontal vent is used, the ductwork to the outlet cannot exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters), refer to Illu[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 11 MUL TIPLE DR YER (COMMON) VENTING If it is not feasible to provide separate exhaust ducts for each dryer , ducts for individual dryers may be channeled into a common main duct. Each dryer is provided with a back draft damper . The individual ducts should enter the bottom or side of the main duct at an angle not more than 4[...]

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    12 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 GAS ELECT R I CAL SER VI CE S PECI FI C AT I O N S ( PER DR Y ER ) NOTES : A . B. Wh en fu ses ar e u sed t h ey mu s t b e du al elem en t, tim e del ay , cu rr en t l imit in g, c l ass R K 1 or R K 5 ON LY . C alc u l ate/ deter m in e cor r ect fu se v al u e, by appl y in g eit h er l ocal an d/or N ation al Elec t r [...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 13 IMPOR T ANT : Figures shown are for non-reversing models only . For reversing models contact the factory . 3. Grounding A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed in accordance with state and local codes. In the absence of these codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements of the National Electr[...]

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    14 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 A ground lug is provided in the rear electrical box to connect your service ground. G . GAS INFORMA TION It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to ensure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. In the absence o[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 15 T Y P E OF GAS Li qu i d Pro pan e Con v er si on Ki t Par t Nu m ber B tu/ ho ur Ra ti n g kcal / hr Rat i ng N at u r al Li qu i d P ropan e Qty . D .M.S .* P a rt No. Qty . D .M.S .* P a rt No . 150, 000 37,800 3 #29 140820 3 #46 1408 06 883325 T Y PE O F G A S N AT U R AL L I Q U I D PR O P AN E Ma n i fo ld P re s s u[...]

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    16 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 3. Piping Connections ALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications ANSI Z223.1-LA TEST EDITION, or in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P .] Gas) or LA TEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), as well as local codes and ordin[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 17 NOTE: A water column test pressure of 3.5 inches (8.7 mb) for natural gas and 10.5 inches (26.1 mb) for liquid propane (L.P .) dryers is required at the gas valve pressure tap of each dryer for proper and safe operation. A 1/8” N.P .T . plugged tap, accessible for a test gauge connection, must be installed in the main ga[...]

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    18 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 I. PREOPERA TIONAL TESTS ALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory . However , a preoperational test should be performed before the dryer is publicly used. It is possible that adjustments have changed in transit or due to marginal location (installation) conditions. 1. T urn on electric powe[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 19 6. The dryer should be operated through one (1) complete cycle to ensure that no further adjustments are necessary and that ALL components are functioning properly . BASKET (TUMBLER) COA TING The basket (tumbler) is treated with a protective coating. W e suggest dampening old garments or cloth material with a solution of w[...]

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    20 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 SECTION IV SER VICE/P AR TS INFORMA TION A. SER VICE Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency , or gas supplier . If service is required, contact the dealer from whom the Maytag equipment was purchased. If the dealer cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact the Maytag Co. for a dealer i[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 21 SECTION V W ARRANTY INFORMA TION A. RETURNING W ARRANTY CARDS Before any dryer leaves the manufacturer ’ s test area, a warranty card is placed on the back side of the main door glass. These warranty cards are intended to serve the customer where we record the individual installation date and warranty information to bett[...]

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    22 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 SECTION VI 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 ductwork system. The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. Maximum operating [...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 23 W ARNING: THE ACCUMULA TION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN CREA TE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. W ARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION AIR. W ARNING: INSPECT AND REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULA TION, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BACK DRAFT DAMPER TO BIND OR STICK. NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking part[...]

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    24 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 D. LINT DRA WER REMOV AL T o remove the lint drawer from the dryer pull drawer out approximately halfway . Rotate/move lint drawer stop hinge (refer to the illustration below ) downward and pull the drawer out. IMPOR T ANT : After replacing the lint drawer back into the dryer , be sure to rotate/move hinge back to the upwa[...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 25 SECTION VII DA T A LABEL INFORMA TION When contacting the Maytag dealer certain information is required to ensure proper service/parts information. This information is on the data label af fixed to the left side panel area behind the top control (access) door . When contacting the Maytag Co. please have the model number an[...]

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    26 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 SECTION VIII PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 1. Microprocessor Controller (Computer) Board a . Upon completing installation of the replacement microprocessor controller (computer) board, reestablish power to the dryer . b. Start the drying cycle by pressing any temperature selection keys (HI, MED, [...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 27 2. For Models with Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) Module (T ype I) 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.[...]

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    28 Maytag Co. 1 13198 - 5 SECTION IX MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS This dryer was manufactured with a manual reset burner hi-limit thermostat, which is monitored by the Phase 7 computer . If the burner hi-limit is open prior to the start of the drying cycle, the dryer will start momentarily and then shut down, the Phase 7 computer will [...]

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    1 13198 - 5 Maytag Co. 29 Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________[...]

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