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  • Page 1

    Part No. 1 13201-7 MDG30PCC Inst allation Manual (30 lb Single Pocket, Phase 7 Coin) RET AIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE A VER TISSEMENT : 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 [...]

  • Page 2

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil. Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Futur e Refe[...]

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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 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 CHILDREN SHOULD NOT B[...]

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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 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 . W ARNING DR YER MUST NEVER BE OPERA TED WITHOUT THE[...]

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    SECTION I SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................ 2 SECTION II SPECIFICA TIONS ............................................................................................................ 4 SECTION III INST ALLA TION PROCEDURES ..............................................[...]

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    2 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 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 .[...]

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    1 13201 - 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 [...]

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    4 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 SECTION II SPECIFICA TIONS Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 3/10/04 NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation. MA X I MUM C A P A C I T Y (D RY W E I GHT ) 3 0 l b s 13. 6 kg T U M B LER D I A M E T E R 30” 76. 2 cm T U M B LER D EP T[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 5 S pecifications NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.[...]

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    6 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 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[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 7 B. LOCA TION REQUIREMENTS 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 LA TEST EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: [...]

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    8 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 C. DR YER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible material. NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control door . A 30-inches (76.2 cm) for optimum opening of load door . B The maximum thickness of the bulkhead is 4-inches (10.16 cm). For electric dryers the maximum thickness[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 9 D. FRESH AIR SUPPL Y REQUIREMENTS The air supply (make-up air) must be given careful consideration to ensure proper performance of each dryer . An unrestricted source of air is necessary for each dryer . As a general rule, an unrestricted air entrance from the outdoors (atmosphere) of a minimum of 1 square foot (0.09 square[...]

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    10 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 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-limit, or lint chamber hi-limit pr[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 11 SINGLE DR YER VENTING HORIZONT AL VENTING When horizontal single 8-inch (20.32 cm) venting is used, the ductwork to the outlet cannot exceed 30 feet (9.14 meters) refer to Illus. A below . This calculation of 30 feet (9.14 meters) compensates or allows for the use of a maximum of only one (1) elbow . Illus. A If the length[...]

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    12 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 MUL TIPLE DR YER (COMMON) VENTING HORIZONT AL 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 [...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 13 VER TICAL VENTING Illus. D MUL TIPLE DR YER VENTING (VERTICAL) The maximum length of venting from the last dryer to where it exhausts: V ertical venting must not exceed 25 feet (7.62 meters) – this calculation compensates for the use of a maximum of three (3) elbows, including the two (2) elbows creating the 180° (turne[...]

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    14 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 GAS ELECT R I C A L SER VI CE S PECI FI CAT I O N S ( PER DR Y ER ) N OT ES: A. B. Wh en f u ses are u sed t h ey mu st be du al el emen t, t ime delay , cu rren t limitin g, class R K 1 or R K 5 O N L Y . Calc u lat e/determ i n e correct fu se v alu e, by apply i n g ei t h er l ocal an d/or N ation al Elect rical Codes[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 15 For 1 10V Applications Sin gl e- P h ase ( 1ø ) El ect rica l C o n n ection s Lea ds Bl ack + Posit i v e Wh i te - Neutral G reen G ro und or L2 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 appli[...]

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    16 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 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 of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to [...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 17 T Y P E OF GAS NA TURA L L I QUI D P RO P A NE Man i f ol d P r essu re* 3.5 in ch es W .C. 8. 7 m b 10. 5 i n ch es W . C . 26. 1 m b I n -Lin e P r essu r e 6. 0 - 12. 0 i n ch es W .C. 14. 92 - 29. 9 mb 11 . 0 i nc he s W.C . 27. 4 m b T Y PE O F G A S Li qu i d Propa n e Con v ers i on K it Part Nu mber B t u/ho ur Ra [...]

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    18 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 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 ordi[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 19 Consistent gas pressure is essential at ALL gas connections. It is recommended that a 3/4-inch (19.05 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 w[...]

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    20 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 IMPOR T ANT : If during installation the lint door safety chain was disconnected, it must be reconnected or personal injury may result. 10 . Rotate the basket (tumbler) and drum by hand to be sure it moves freely . 1 1. Check bolts, nuts, screws, terminals, and fittings for security . 12 . Check basket (tumbler) bearing s[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 21 NOTE: The sail switch can be checked for proper operation by opening the lint door while heating circuit (gas burner or electric oven) is active (on). The heating unit should shut off within a few seconds. If not, make necessary adjustments to the sail switch. 5. Make a complete operational check of ALL operating controls.[...]

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    22 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 2. Mechanical Drop/Rotary Coin Meter or Slide Coin Meter a . Insert coin and turn knob (rotary type meter), or for slide meter unit, push in coin chute. b. Select temperature. c . Push the “Start” button. d. T o stop dryer , open the main door . K. SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS If the dryer is to be shutdown (taken out of ser[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 23 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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    24 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 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 bet[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 25 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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    26 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 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 pa[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 27 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, which is located on the upper left side panel area behind the top control (access) door . When contacting the Maytag Co. , please have [...]

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    28 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 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 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 29 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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    30 Maytag Co. 1 1320 1 - 7 SECTION IX MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS A. PHASE 7 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 co[...]

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    1 13201 - 7 Maytag Co. 31 Notes _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________[...]

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    Part No. 1 13201 7 - 09/16/08 - 10[...]