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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.

OBSERVE

 

ALL

 

SAFETY

 

PRECAUTIONS

 displayed on the equipment or specified in the installation manual included with

the dryer.

The following “

FOR YOUR SAFETY

” caution 

must be

 posted near the dryer in a prominent location.

“IMPORTANT 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 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.

We have tried to make this manual as complete as possible and hope you will find it useful.  

The manufacturer 

 reserves the

right to make changes from time to time, without notice or obligation, in prices, specifications, colors, and material, and to
change or discontinue models.  The illustrations included 

in this manual may not depict your particular dryer 

exactly

.

Important

For your convenience, log the following information:

DATE OF PURCHASE ________________________________ MODEL NO. __________________________________________

DEALER’S NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number(s)

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

For replacement parts, contact the dealer from which the dryer was purchased or contact:

Maytag Co.

403 West Fourth Street North

Newton, Iowa 50208

(641) 787-7000

Summary of Contents for MDG30V

Page 1: ...Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivrelesinstructionsdonn esdanscettenotice pour r duire au mi...

Page 2: ...ammables proximit decet appareil ou de tout autre appareil We have tried to make this manual as complete as possible and hope you will find it useful The manufacturer reserves the right to make change...

Page 3: ...operation Attention Lor des op rations d entretien des commandes tiqueter tous fils avant de les d connecter Toute erreur de c blage peut tre une source de danger et de panne WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMS...

Page 4: ...ayed on the equipment and or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer Dryers must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather The wiring...

Page 5: ...onRequirements 9 C DryerEnclosureRequirements 10 D FreshAirSupplyRequirements 11 E ExhaustRequirements 12 F ElectricalInformation 18 G GasInformation 23 H Preparation For Operation Start Up 27 I Preop...

Page 6: ...35 A Cleaning 35 B Adjustments 36 C Lubrication 36 D LintDrawerRemoval 37 SECTION VII TROUBLESHOOTING 38 SECTION VIII DATA LABEL INFORMATION 44 A Data Label 44 SECTION IX PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHEC...

Page 7: ...not damaged in a damaged shipment should be accepted but the number received and the number refused must be noted on the receipt 4 If you determine that the dryer was damaged after the trucker has lef...

Page 8: ...appliance b DO NOT touch any electrical switch c DO NOT use any phone in your building d Clear the room building or area of ALL occupants e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone...

Page 9: ...adian Electrical Codes Parts 1 2 CSA C22 1 1990 or LATEST EDITION NOTE Failure to do so willVOIDTHEWARRANTY 9 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch lint drawer switch or heat safety circ...

Page 10: ...WEIGHT 30 lbs 13 6 kg BASKET TUMBLER DIAMETER 32 3 4 83 2 cm BASKET TUMBLER DEPTH 25 5 8 65 1 cm BASKET TUMBLER MOTOR 1 2 HP 0 373 kw DOOR OPENING DIAMETER 21 1 2 54 61 cm BASKET TUMBLER VOLUME 12 5...

Page 11: ...7 NOTE Manufacturerreservestherighttomakechangesinspecificationsatanytimewithoutnotice orobligation Specifications MDG30V...

Page 12: ...in an upright position at ALL times The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed To unskid the dryer locate and remove the four 4 bolts secur...

Page 13: ...ly must be provided as noted in this manual refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements in Section D 5 Clearance provisions must be made from combustible construction as noted in this manual refer to Dryer...

Page 14: ...ction X 12 inch 30 48 cm minimum 24 inches 60 96 cm is suggested for ease of maintenance 1 inch 2 54 cm maximum for electric dryers NOTE Airconsiderationsareimportantforproperandefficientoperation Dry...

Page 15: ...ly to the dryers The dryer must be installed with provisions for adequate combustion and make up air supply EXAMPLE For a bank of eight 8 dryers two 2 unrestricted openings measuring 3 feet by 2 feet...

Page 16: ...llect lint When adding ducts the ducts to be added should overlap the duct to which it is connected ALL ductwork joints must be taped to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building Addit...

Page 17: ...e ductwork to the outlet cannot exceed 20 feet 6 1 meters refer to Illus A below This calculation of 20 feet 6 1 meters compensates or allows for the use of a maximum of only one 1 elbow which is the...

Page 18: ...of elbows used exceeds the above noted specifications the cross sectional area of the ductwork must be increased in proportion to the number of elbows or duct run added IMPORTANT For extended ductwork...

Page 19: ...cts being connected to the main common ductmust be a minimumof34 1 4 87cm dryerwidth Ductwork should be laid out in such a manner where allowances are made at rear area of the dryer for removal of rea...

Page 20: ...16 HORIZONTAL VENTING Illus C VERTICAL VENTING Illus D...

Page 21: ...he ductwork for periodic inspection and cleaning 9 Wherever the ductwork passes through combustible materials the opening must be 2 inches 5 08 cm larger than the duct all the way around The duct must...

Page 22: ...ed branch circuit IMPORTANT USE ONLYCOPPER CONDUCTOR CABLE of proper ampacity and insulation in accordance with electric codes for making service connections NOTE TheuseofaluminumwirewillVOIDTHEWARRAN...

Page 23: ...a grounded cold water pipe DO NOT ground to a gas pipe or hot water pipe The grounded cold water pipe must have metal to metal connection ALL the way to the electrical ground If there are any nonmeta...

Page 24: ...ord or pigtail wire size must conform to rating of dryer or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel In both cases a strain relief must be installed where the wiring enters th...

Page 25: ...ration at 3 phase 3 the electrical connections are made at the power distribution block located in the service box at the rear upper left corner of the dryer The ground connection is made to the coppe...

Page 26: ...igation MDG30V GAS ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS PER DRYER IMPORTANT 208 VAC AND 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME When ordering specify exact voltage NOTES A B C When fuses are used they must be dual elem...

Page 27: ...e irreparable damage to the gas valve which willVOIDTHEWARRANTY WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT 1 Gas Supply The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard National Fuel Ga...

Page 28: ...sure measured at each gas valve pressure tap must be a consistent 10 5 inches 26 1 mb water column There is no regulator or regulation provided in an L P dryer The pressure must be regulated at the so...

Page 29: ...pliance BTUs being supplied The dryer is provided with a 1 2 N P T inlet pipe connection extending out the back area of the burner box The minimum pipe size supply line to the dryer is 1 2 N P T For e...

Page 30: ...t be used IMPORTANT TestALLconnectionsforleaksbybrushingonasoapywatersolution liquid detergentworkswell WARNING NEVER TEST FOR LEAKSWITHAFLAME ALL components materials must conform to National Fuel Ga...

Page 31: ...amper assembly was installed and adjusted at the factory prior to shipping However each sail switch adjustment must be checked to assure that this important safety control is functioning 5 Check bolts...

Page 32: ...ions total of three 3 ignition attempts If there is no flame after the third ignitionattemptthemodulewilllockoutuntilitismanuallyreset Toresettheignitionsystem open and close the main door and restart...

Page 33: ...l impellor fan isrotatinginthewrongdirection thiswillnotonly drasticallyreducedryingefficiency butitcanalsocauseprematurecomponentfailure J PREOPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS COIN MODELS 1 Automatic Mode Mic...

Page 34: ...top However the microprocessorcontroller computer willcontinuetocountdownwardintime Continuation of the cycle will resume only after the door has been closed and any other of the three 3 temperature s...

Page 35: ...themaximum ActiveGuardTime hasexpiredoruntilthedoorisopened whichever comes first The L E D display will read FILL and or AmountToStart 2 If theAnti Wrinkle programis not active or in use the L E D di...

Page 36: ...g must be performed 1 Discontinue power to the dryer either at the external disconnect switch or the circuit breaker 2 Discontinue the heat supply a GAS MODELS discontinue the gas supply 1 SHUT OFF ex...

Page 37: ...acting the Maytag Co be sure to give them the correct model number and serialnumbersothatyourinquiryishandledinanexpeditiousmanner B PARTS 1 Replacement parts should be purchased from the dealer from...

Page 38: ...mpleted and returned for each individual dryer NOTE Besuretoincludetheinstallationdatewhenreturningthewarrantycard s B WARRANTY For a copy of the manufacturer s commercial warranty covering your parti...

Page 39: ...AND LIQUIDS NOTE Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage which is considered six 6 to eight 8 operational running hoursperday IMPORTANT Dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhaus...

Page 40: ...nnections and nonpermanent gas connections unions shutoff valves and orifices Motor and drive belts should be examined Cracked or seriously frayed belts should be replaced Tighten loose V belts when n...

Page 41: ...r pull drawer out approximately halfway Rotate move lint drawer stop hinge refer to the illustration below downward and pull the drawer out IMPORTANT After replacing the lint drawer back into the drye...

Page 42: ...e factory The information provided should not be misconstrued as a handbook for use by an untrained person making repairs IMPORTANT When replacing blown fuses the replacement must beof the exact ratin...

Page 43: ...bstruction e Failed idler bearings or basket tumbler bearings E Blower motor is not operating does not start 1 Failed blower motor contactor relay 2 Failed arc suppressor A S board for reversing model...

Page 44: ...r controller computer c Broken wire or connection somewhere between the microprocessor controller computer and the microprocessor temperature sensor J Microprocessor controller computer display reads...

Page 45: ...omewhere in main power circuit to microprocessor controller computer O No heat for gas models only ignitor sparks burner goes on and off right away 1 Direct Spark Ignition DSI ignitor flame probe is o...

Page 46: ...or air gas mixture at burner yellow or poor flame pattern adjust gas burner air adjustment shutters for gas models only 6 Lint screen is not being cleaned on a regular basis or often enough 7 Extracto...

Page 47: ...sive lint build up on impellor fan blower b Failed impellor fan blower 3 Loose basket tumbler tie rod 4 Basket is out of adjustment or adjustment bolts hardware are loose 5 Failed basket tumbler suppo...

Page 48: ...ealer certain information is required to insure proper service parts information This information is on the data label affixed to the left side panel area behind the top control access door When conta...

Page 49: ...on your particular model 4 TYPE OF HEAT This describes the type of heat for your particular dryer gas either natural gas or liquid propane L P gas or steam 5 HEAT INPUT for GAS DRYERS This describes t...

Page 50: ...er board reestablish power to the dryer b Start the drying cycle c Verify that the motor s and the heat indicator dots in the microprocessor controller computer light emitting diode L E D display are...

Page 51: ...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 va...

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