American Dryer Corp. MLG32PD3 manual

Part No. 113158 MLG32PD3 30 lb. Stacked Model Installation Manual 101000GS/rar 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 store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any o[...]

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Futur e Refer ence This product embodies advanced concepts in engineering, design, and safety . If this product is properly maintained, it will provide many years of safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation. ONLY qualified technicians should service this equipment. OBSER VE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed [...]

IMPOR T ANT YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPL Y and THE GAS 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. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLA Y ON OR NEAR T[...]

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 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 . The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the [...]

Table of Contents SECTION I IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION ............................................................................... 3 A. Recieving and Handling ............................................................................................................... 3 B . Safety Precautions ....................................................[...]

SECTION VII ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 2 8 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 packaging, and wooden skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. If any damage [...]

4 B. 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. PERSONAL INJUR Y or FIRE COULD [...]

5 W ARNING: 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 wor[...]

6 SECTION II SPECIFICA TIONS NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.[...]

7 ML G 32PD 3 M AXIMUM C AP AC I TY (D RY W EI GH T ) 30 l bs .* 13.6 kg B AS K ET (T UM BLER ) D IAME T ER 27- 1/4" 6 9.21 cm B AS K ET (T UM BLER ) D EP TH 30" 76.2 cm B AS K ET (T UM BLER ) V OL U ME (P ER B AS K ET [T UMB LER ] ) 10.1 c u . f t .* 28.3 cu. m . B AS K ET (T UM BLER ) M OT OR (P ER B AS K ET [T UMB LER ]) 1/2 HP 0.37 2 [...]

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: ANSI Z223.1- LA TEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFP A NO. 70-LA TEST EDITION (National Elect[...]

9 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. IMPOR T ANT : “The dryer must be installed on noncombustible floors only .” 2. The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water or weather . 3[...]

10 C. DR YER 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[...]

11 IMPOR T ANT : 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 W ARRANTY .[...]

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) [...]

13 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. T o protect the outside end of the horizontal duct work from the weather , a 90º elbow bent downward should be i[...]

14 2. Multiple Dryer (Common) V enting 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 . IMPOR T ANT : No more than eight[...]

15 IMPOR T ANT : DO NOT use screens or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust duct work. NOTE: I n 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 orderi[...]

16 F . ELECTRICAL INFORMA TION 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, material[...]

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 servicing each dryer basket (tumbler) must be prov[...]

18 * A WG Stranded T ype W ire for individual lengths less than 100 feet (30.48 meters). 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. Providing local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by use of a flexible U.L.[...]

19 G . GAS INFORMA TION 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 require[...]

20 2. T echnical Gas Data a . Gas Specifications * Measured at gas valve pressure tap when the gas valve is on. ** For elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 meters). W .C. = W ater Column in inches. N.P .T . = National Pipe Thread. b. Natural Gas Regulation is controlled by each gas valve’ s internal regulator . Incoming supply pressure must be consis[...]

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 li[...]

22 W ARNING: T est ALL connections for leaks by brushing on a soapy water solution (liquid detergent works well). W ARNING: 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. H. PREP ARA TION FOR O[...]

23 NOTE: The dryer can be stopped at any time by opening the main door . T o 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. This will also confirm that setting key circuits and do[...]

24 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.). NOTE: The sail switch can b[...]

25 SECTION IV OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS A. ST AR TING THE DR YER 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 the proper[...]

26 SECTION V SER VICE/P AR TS INFORMA TION A. SER VICE 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 contact[...]

27 SECTION VI W ARRANTY INFORMA TION A. RETURNING W ARRANTY 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. IMPOR T ANT : A [...]

28 SECTION VII 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. Maximum operating efficiency is dependent u[...]

29 90 DA Y S Remove lint from the motor air vents and surrounding area. IMPOR T ANT : Lint accumulation will restrict the airflow over the motors, 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. Remove[...]

30 B. ADJUSTMENTS 7 DA YS AFTER INST ALLA TION 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. T ig[...]

31 SECTION VIII DR YER DA T A LABEL INFORMA TION A. DA T A LABEL LOCA TION 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 .[...]

32 B. DA T A 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. When contacting the Maytag Company , please have the model an[...]

33 THE DA T A 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. MANUF ACTURING CODE NUMBER The manufacturing code number is a number issued by the manufacturer whi[...]

34 SECTION IX PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 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. The DSI module w[...]

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