background image

2

Maytag Co.

112204 - 2

Dryer Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.  Always read and obey all
safety  messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.

These words mean:

You  can  be  killed  or  seriously  injured  if  you  don’t
immediately  follow  instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

It is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer’s use in the event the customer
smells gas.  This information should be obtained from your gas supplier.

Post the following warning in a prominent location.

WARNING: 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.

– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not
use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone.  Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.

– Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

AVERTISSEMENT: 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 blessure ou la mort.

– Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence

ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables à proximité de cet appareil
ou de tout autre appareil.

– QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE

ODEUR DE GAZ:

Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.

Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur; Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant
dans le bâtiment.

Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la zone.

Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur
de gaz depuis un voisin.  Suivez les
instructions du fournisseur.

Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service des incendies.

– L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés

par  un  installateur  ou  un  service  d’entretien
qualifié ou par le fournisseur de gaz.

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.

!

 DANGER

!

 WARNING

!

Summary of Contents for MDG78PN

Page 1: ...MDG78PN Installation Manual Part No 112204 2 RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

Page 2: ...Do not touch any electrical switch Do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas sup...

Page 3: ...similarly textured rubber like materials Clean lint screen every third load to fourth Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint dust and d...

Page 4: ...al disconnect device must be provided by the installer List of Acronyms _____________________ AWG American Wire Gauge HVAC Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning in wc Inches of Water Column L C D L...

Page 5: ...120 240V 1 2 3w 50 60 Hz APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 745 lb 337 93 kg APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 775 lb 351 53 kg AIRFLOW 60 Hz 600 cfm 17 00 cmm 50 Hz 500 cfm 14 16 cmm HEAT INPUT 60 Hz 130 000 Btu hr 3...

Page 6: ...6 Maytag Co 112204 2 Specifications _____________________________________________________________________...

Page 7: ...perature remains between 40 F 4 44 C and 130 F 54 44 C Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people and mechanical equipment to lift move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or oth...

Page 8: ...Requirements _______ A The requirement to allow the door to open completely is 40 inches 101 6 cm B A minimum overhead clearance of 6 inches 15 24 cm is required C Dryer should be positioned a minimum...

Page 9: ...ing must be 2 inches 5 08 cm larger than the duct all the way around The duct must be centered within this opening The ductwork for this dryer must be suitable for the appliance category in accordance...

Page 10: ...own on the data label Electrical Service Specifications Multiple Dryer Common Venting IMPORTANT For extended ductwork runs the cross sectional area of the ductwork can only be increased to an extent W...

Page 11: ...provided just in front of electrical box and insert 3 4 UL listed strain relief into the holes Single Phase 1 Wiring Connections Hookup The electrical input connections are made into the rear service...

Page 12: ...dryer does not recommend the use of flexible gas supply line hose Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of natural propane and butane gases must be used on all non flare fittings In the U S A An...

Page 13: ...ich will result in erratic operation of the burner ignition system Electric Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing Replace all parts and panels before operating Failure to do so can result in...

Page 14: ...ocal state and federal regulations or codes Installing the S A F E System The fire suppression system must be supplied with a minimum water pipe size of 1 2 inch 12 7 mm and be provided with 40 psi 20...

Page 15: ...ocation installation conditions Turn on electric power to the dryer Refer to the operating instructions for starting your dryer Open all shutoff valves When a gas dryer is first started during initial...

Page 16: ...unknown contact the Maytag Co for a distributor in your area NOTE When contacting the Maytag Co ensure to give the correct model number and serial number so that your inquiry is handled in an expediti...

Page 17: ...________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ________...

Reviews: