Maytag MDG76PC manual

MDG76PC Installa tion Manual Phase 7.3 Coin Gas DSI 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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WH[...]

“IMPOR T ANT NOTE TO 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 YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap[...]

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 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 BE ALLOWED T O PLA Y O[...]

W ARNING The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels r emoved. PERSONAL INJUR Y O R 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 . Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area [...]

SECTION I SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 2 SECTION II SPECIFICA TIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICA TION ..................................... 4 A. Specifications ......................................................................................................................[...]

2 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 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. PER[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 3 W ARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber , or similarly textured rubber materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard. 7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust du[...]

4 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 MA X I MUM C A PA C I TY (D RY W E I GHT ) 7 5 l b 34. 02 kg T U M B L E R D I AM E T ER 44-1 / 2” 1 13. 03 cm T U M B L E R D E P T H 24-7/ 8” 63. 18 cm T U M B L E R V O L U M E 22. 40 cu ft 634. 30 L TU MB L E R/D RI V E MOTO R 1 h p * 0. 75 kW BL O WER / F AN M O T OR N / A D O O R O PE N I N G ( D I A M E T E R ) 31-[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 5 S pecifications – Gas NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.[...]

6 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICA TION 1. Dryer Front V iew Illus. No. Description 1 Controls 2 Control (top access) Door Assembly 3 Main Door Assembly 4 Lint Compartment Area (lint screen located behind door) 5 Data Label and Installation Label[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 7 2. Dryer Rear V iew Illus. No. Description 1 Heating Unit 2 * Electric Service Relay Box 3 Basket (tumbler) Bearing Mount Assembly 4 Idler Bearing Mount Assembly 5 Basket (tumbler) (drive) Motor Assembly (for reversing models ONL Y) 6 Blower Motor Assembly 7 Dryer Exhaust * Electric service connections for gas models are made[...]

8 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 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 ED[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 9 9. The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber . CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months, inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup. IMPOR T ANT : The dryer must be installed in a location/environment[...]

10 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 c . Remove the four (4) self-tapping screws on the burner box that secure it to the top of the dryer shown in the illustration below . d. Remove the two (2) self-tapping screws on the back electrical box and pull through ALL associated wires from the motor to this electrical box (refer to the illustration below ). e . Revers[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 11 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 outer top, except along the front of the dryer , which may[...]

12 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 D. FRESH AIR SUPPL Y REQUIREMENTS When the dryer is operating, it draws in room air , heats it, passes this air through the basket (tumbler), and exhausts it out of the building. Therefore, the room air must be continually replenished from the outdoors. If the make-up air is inadequate, drying time and drying efficiency will[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 13 E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS 1. General Exhaust Ductwork Information 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 energy , overheating of the dryer , and shutdown of the burner by the air[...]

14 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 NOTE: As per the National Fuel Gas Code, “Exhaust ducts for type 2 clothes dryers shall be constructed of sheet metal or other noncombustible material. Such ducts shall be equivalent in strength and corrosion resistance to ducts made of galvanized sheet steel not less than 26 gauge (0.0195-inches [0.05 mm]) thick.” IMPOR[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 15 IMPOR T ANT : Exhaust back pressure measured by a manometer in the exhaust duct must be no less than 0 and must not exceed 0.3 inches (0.74 mb) of water column. IMPOR T ANT : Minimum duct size for a dryer that is vented vertically is 12-inches (30.48 cm) for a round duct or an equivalent of 80 square inches (516.1 square cen[...]

16 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 Outside Ductwork Protection T o protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90° elbow bent downward should be installed where the exhaust exits the building. If the ductwork travels vertically up through the roof, it should be protected from the weather by using a 180° turn to point the opening d[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 17 F . ELECTRICAL INFORMA TION 1. Electrical Requirements ALL electrical connections must be made by a properly licensed and competent electrician. This is to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, materi[...]

18 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 G AS ELECT R I CAL SER VI CE S PECI FI C AT I O N S ( PER DR Y ER ) NO TES : A. B. Wh en fu ses a r e u sed t h ey m u st be d u al el em en t, t i m e del ay , cu r r en t l imit in g, cl ass R K1 or RK5 O N L Y . Cal cu l at e/ dete r min e co r r ect f u se v al u e, by appl y i n g eit h er l ocal an d/ or N at ion al El[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 19 FOR 1 10V APPLICA TIONS S i ng le - P ha s e E l e c t r i c a l L e a d C o nne c t i o ns Bl ac k + Pos it i v e Wh it e or R ed + Ne u tra l or L2 G r een + Gro u n d 4. Electrical Connections A wiring diagram is located inside the control box for connection data. If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by t[...]

20 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 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 to local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 21 2. T echnical Gas Data a . Gas Specifications Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents * Measured at gas valve pressure tap when the gas valve is on. b. Gas Connections Inlet connection ---- 3/4” N.P .T . Inlet supply size ---- 3/4” diameter pipe (minimum) Btu/hr input --------- 204,000 (51,408 kcal/hr) 1) Natural G[...]

22 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 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 ordinan[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 23 Consistent gas pressure is essential at ALL gas connections. It is recommended that a 3/4-inch (19.050 mm) pipe gas loop be installed in the supply line servicing a bank of dryers. An in-line pressure regulator must be installed in the gas supply line (header) if the (natural) gas pressure exceeds 12.0 inches (29.9 mb) of wa[...]

24 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 5. GAS MODELS – be sure that ALL gas shutof f valves are in the open position. 6. Be sure ALL back panels (guards) and electric box covers have been replaced. 7. Check ALL service doors to assure that they are closed and secured in place. 8. Be sure the lint drawer is securely in place. 9. Rotate the basket (tumbler/drum) [...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 25 IMPOR T ANT : There is no regulator provided in a liquid propane (L.P .) dryer . The water column pressure must be regulated at the source (L.P . tank), or an external regulator must be added to each dryer . 3. Make a complete operational check of ALL safety related circuits: a . Door Switch(es) b. Hi-Limit Thermostats c . S[...]

26 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 J. PREOPERA TIONAL INSTRUCTIONS COIN MODELS 1. Microprocessor Controller (Computer) a . When the microprocessor controller (computer) is in the ready state, the liquid crystal display (L.C.D.) screen will display “Ready , Insert $XX.XX (amount) to Start”. b. Insert coin(s). Once the correct “Amount to Start” has been[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 27 SECTION IV 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 ef[...]

28 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 90 DA YS 1. Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas. 2. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment. 3. Clean any lint accumulation in and around both the blower and drive motor casing openings. EVERY 6 MONTHS Inspect and remove lint accumulat[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 29 SECTION V DA T A LABEL INFORMA TION When contacting the Maytag dealer , or the Maytag Co. , certain information is required to ensure proper service/parts information. This information is on the data label, which is affixed to the left side panel area behind the top control (access) door . When contacting Maytag Co. , please[...]

30 Maytag Co. 1 13184-7 SECTION VI 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, or L[...]

1 13184-7 Maytag Co. 31 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. T[...]

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