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    RET AIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MDG30PNH / MDG30MNV Installa tion Manual 30 lb Single P oc k et / Phase 7 / Non-Coin with Fire Suppression System Part No. 1 13307 - 7 A VER TISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de bien suivre les instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au minimum le risque d’incendie ou d’explos[...]

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    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 efficient, trouble free, and most importantly safe operation. ONLY qualified technicians should service this equipment. OBSER VE ALL SAFETY PRECA[...]

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    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 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 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 13307 - 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. P[...]

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    1 13307 - 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 13307 - 7 M AXI M U M CAPACI TY ( DRY WE I G H T ) 30 lbs 13. 6 kg BASKET ( T U M BLER) DI AM E TER 32 - 3 / 4” 83. 2 cm BASKET ( T U M BLE R) DEPTH 25 - 5/ 8” 65. 1 cm BASKET ( T U M BLE R) M O TO R 1/ 2 h p 0. 373 kW D OOR OP E N IN G (D IA ME T E R ) 2 1-1 /2 ” 54. 61 cm BASKET ( T U M BLE R) V O L U M E 12 . 5 c u f t 0. 35[...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 5 NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation. S pecifications[...]

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    6 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 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 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 7 4. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in this manual (refer to Fr esh 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 cle[...]

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    8 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 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 13307 - 7 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 pro[...]

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    10 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 NOTE 1 Opening must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger than the duct (all the way around). The duct must be centered within this opening. NOTE 2 Distance should be 2 times the diameter of the duct to the nearest obstruction. SINGLE DR YER VENTING IMPOR T ANT : For extended ductwork runs, the cross section area of the ductwork ca[...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 11 MUL TIPLE DR YER (COMMON) VENTING IMPOR T ANT : For extended ductwork runs, the cross section area of the ductwork can only be increased to an extent. When the ductwork approaches the maximum limits as noted in this manual, a professional heating, ventilating, and air -conditioning (HV AC) firm should be consulted for prop[...]

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    12 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 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, mate[...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 13 ELECT R I CAL SER V I C E S PE CI FI CAT I O N S ( PE R D R Y ER ) IMP OR T AN T : NO TES : A . B. 208 V AC AN D 240 V A C AR E NO T TH E SA M E . When o rder ing, sp ec if y exac t vol t ag e . Wh en f u ses are u sed th e y mu s t be du al el em en t, t ime del ay , cu rr en t l imit in g, cl ass R K 1 or R K5 ON LY . Ca[...]

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    14 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 a . Single-Phase (1ø) W iring Connections/Hookup The electrical input connections on ALL single-phase (1ø) gas dryers are made into the rear service box located at the upper left area of the dryer . S i ng l e - P ha s e E le c t r i c a l L e a d C o nne c t i o ns Bl ac k + Posit iv e Wh i te or R ed + Ne utra l or L2 [...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 15 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 t[...]

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    16 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 T Y P E OF GA S N A TU RAL LI Q U I D PRO PAN E Ma n i fol d P res su re* 3 .5 i n c h es W .C . 8. 7 m b 10. 5 i n ch es W . C. 26.1 mb In -Lin e Pressu r e 6.0 - 12. 0 i n ch es W . C. 14.92 - 29. 9 m b 1 1 .0 i n ch es W .C . 27. 4 m b T Y P E OF GA S Li qu id Propa n e Conv e r s io n K it Part N u m ber Bt u Per H ou [...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 17 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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    18 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 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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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 19 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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    20 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 NOTE: If computer program changes are required, refer to the computer programming section of the manual supplied with the dryer . 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 Th[...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 21 REVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTS T imer models have an electronic reversing timer in the electrical service box, which is located in the upper left rear area of the dryer . Both the Dwell (stop) T ime and the basket (tumbler) Spin T ime are adjustable by mode selection switches located on the electronic timer (as not[...]

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    22 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 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 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 23 SECTION V W ARRANTY INFORMA TION A. RETURNING W ARRANTY CARDS 1. 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 be[...]

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    24 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 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 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 25 90 DA YS Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer ’ s internal exhaust ducting. 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[...]

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    26 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 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 dryer data label affixed to the left side panel area behind the top control (access) door . When contacting the Maytag Co. , please have the model [...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 27 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 of the preset cycles in letters A-F .[...]

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    28 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 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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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 29 The exclusive fire suppression system will extinguish fires that may start in the drying basket (tumbler). A series of sensors positioned throughout the basket (tumbler) and interfaced with the Phase 7 microprocessor controller (computer) will trigger the fire suppression system water jet(s) to extinguish the flames quickl[...]

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    30 Maytag Co. 1 13307 - 7 INST ALLA TION 1. Requirements The fire suppression system must be supplied with a minimum water pipe size of 1/2” and be provided with 40 psi +/- 20 psi (2.75 bar +/- 1.37 bar) of pressure. For use of optional manual bypass, a second source with the same piping and pressure requirements is required. Flexible 1/2 feeds m[...]

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    1 13307 - 7 Maytag Co. 31 W ARNING: If the water in the supply line or water solenoid valve freezes, the fire suppression system will be INOPERA TIVE!! T ypical W ater Supply OPTIONAL MANUAL BYP ASS Provisions are made in the dryer ’ s fire suppression system for the installation of an optional manual bypass. The connections for the manual bypass[...]

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