Maytag W10131619A manual

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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY ....................... ............................ ............................ ........................... ................ 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................. ................................... ........................... .. 4 Tools and Parts ..............................................[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCT IONS To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following: WARNING: ■ Read all instructions before using the dryer. ■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a [...]

4 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS T ools and P arts Gather the required tools and parts bef ore starting installation. Read and follo w the instructions provided wi th any tools listed here. ■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■ #2 Phillips screwdrive r ■ Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25.4 mm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dry er feet)[...]

(705 mm) 29" (736.6 mm) (1100 mm) (578 mm) 5 Dry er Dimensions *Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust v ent with elbow . See “V enting Requirements. ” Installation spacing for recesse d ar ea or closet installation T he following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer . [...]

6 ■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be us ed when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutr al is prohibited for (1 ) new branc h-circuit install ations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding thro[...]

7 Electrical Connection P ow er Supply Cord W ARNIN G Fire Hazar d Use a new UL liste d 3 0 amp power supply cor d . Use a UL liste d strain relief. Disconnect power b efore making electrical connections. Neutral wire (white or center wir e) must b e connecte d to center silver terminal. G roun d wir e (green or b are wir e) must b e connecte d to [...]

8 ■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relie f. T he strain relief should hav e a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizont al position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point. Style 2: Direct wir e strain relief ■ Unscrew[...]

9 4-wire connection : P ow er S upply Cord IMPORT ANT : A 4-wire connection is required for m obile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. A B C D E F G A. 4-wire r ecept acle (NEMA t ype 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with uptur ned ends F. ¾ " ( 1 9 mm) UL listed[...]

10 4-wire connection: Direct W ire IMPORT ANT : A 4-wire connection is required for mo bile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dry er can be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer cove ring from end of cable, lea ving bare ground wi re at 5&[...]

11 4. Place the hooked ends of the other po wer su pply cable wi res under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together . T ighten screws. 5. T ighten strain relief screws. 6. Insert tab of term inal bloc k cover into slot of dry er rear panel. Secure cover with hold- down screw . 7. Y ou ha ve completed y our [...]

12 When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw , as shown. 1. Loosen or remov e center silver -co lored terminal block screw . 2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (w h ite or center wire) of power supply cable[...]

13 4. T ighten strain relief screws. 5. Insert tab of terminal bloc k cover into slot of dry er rear panel. Secure cover with hold- down screw . 6. Connect a separate copper ground wire from the external ground conductor screw to an adequate ground. V enting Requir ements W ARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do no[...]

14 Exhaust Recommended hood styles are sho wn here. 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) B A A. Louv ered hood style B. Box hood style T he angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 4" (102 mm) 2½" (63.5 mm) ■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. ■ Exhaust hood must be at least 12&q[...]

15 Alternate installations for close clearances V enting systems come in many v arieties. Select the type best for your installation. T wo close- clearance installations are show n. Refer to the manufacturer ’ s in structions. A B A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbo w) B. Periscope installation NOTE: T he following k[...]

16 Install Lev eling Legs W ARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 1. T o protect the floor , use a large, flat pi ece of cardboard from the dryer carton. Place cardboard under the entire back side of the dry er . 2. Firmly gr asp the body of the dryer (n[...]

17 7. Attach door hinges to dryer door so that the la rger hole is at the botto m of the hinge. 8. R emove door strike (E) from cabinet. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gentl y remove 4 hinge hole plugs (F) on left side of cabinet. In sert plugs into hinge ho les on right side of cabinet. 9. I nsert screws into bottom holes on left side of c[...]

18 DR YER USE Starting Y our Dr yer W ARNING Explosion Hazard Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as g asoline, away from dryer. Do not dry anythin g that has ever had anythin g ammable on it (even after washin g ). Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, explosion, or re. W ARNING Fire Hazar d No washer can completel[...]

19 T o restart y our dry e r 1. Close the door . 2. Select a new cycle and temperature (if desired). 3. Pus h the ST ART button. Dr ying Rack Option Use the Drying Rack to dry items suc h as sweaters and pillows withou t tumbling. T he drum turns, but the drying rac k does not move. I f your model does not ha ve a drying rac k, you ma y be able to [...]

20 3. W et a nylon brush with hot water and liquid dete rgent. Scrub lint scr een with the brush to remov e residue buildup. 4. Ri nse screen with hot w ater . 5. T horoughly dry lint screen with a cl ean to wel. Replace screen in dryer . Cleaning the Dr y er Interior 1. Apply a liquid, nonflammable hou sehold cleaner to the stained area of the dru[...]

21 TR OUBLESHOOTING First tr y the solutions suggest ed here or visit our w ebsite and refer ence F AQs (F requen tly Asked Questions) to possib ly av oid t he cost of a service call... In U .S.A. www .mayt ag.com/help Dr y er Oper ation Dry er will not run ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a cir cuit breaker tripped? Electric dryers use 2 hou[...]

22 ■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the corr ect size? Use 4" (102 mm) diameter vent material. ■ Is the dry er located in a room with temper ature below 45ºF (7ºC)? Proper operation of dryer c ycles re quires temperatures abov e 45ºF (7ºC). ■ Is the dry er located in a closet? Closet doors must have ventila tion openings at the top and[...]

23 ASSISTANCE OR SER VICE If you need assistance or servi ce, first see the “T roubleshooting ” section. Additional help is a vailable by contacting the place of pur chase. Information ma y also be ob tained b y visiting our website at www .maytag.com. Keep this book and y our sales slip together for future r eferen ce. Y o u must provide pr oo[...]

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