Maytag MGDB800VU - Bravos Steam Gas Dryer Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 14

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All Models:

13.

Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start the dryer. Do not select 
the Air Only Temperature setting.

If the dryer will not start, check the following:

Controls are set in a running or “On” position.

Start button has been pushed firmly.

Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply 

 

is connected.

Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has 

 

not tripped.

Dryer door is closed.

This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the 
start of its first cycle.

If you receive an L2 code, there may 

b

e a pro

b

lem with your 

home power supply keeping the dryer’s heater from turning on. 

See “Troubleshooting.”

If you receive an AF code, your dryer vent may 

b

e crushed or 

b

locked. 

See “Troubleshooting.”

NOTE:

 You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. 

 

This odor is common when the heating element is first used. 

 

The odor will go away.

REVERSE DOOR SWING 

You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a 
left-side opening, if desired.

 

1.

Place a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to 
avoid damaging the surface.

Remove the door assem

b

ly

1.

Open the dryer door.

2.

Remove the bottom screw from each of the 2 hinges that 
attach dryer door to front panel of dryer.

3.

Loosen the top screw from each of the 2 hinges in Step 2.

A

B

A

B

A. Loosen these screws.
B. Remove these screws.

4.

Remove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on 
the door. Lay the door on a flat, protected surface, with the 
inside of the door facing up. Remove remaining 2 loose 
screws from dryer front panel. 

5.

Remove the 4 plastic plugs located outside the dryer door 
opening.

6.

Install 4 plastic plugs into screw holes in the dryer left where 
the hinges were removed in Step 4.

Reverse the strike

1.

Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening. 

2.

Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike

.

A

B

A. Door strike
B. Cosmetic screw

3.

Reinstall the door strike and cosmetic screw on the opposite 
side of the dryer door opening from where they were 
removed.

 

NOTE:

 Door strike and plugs must be on the same side of the 

dryer door opening.

Reinstall the door

1.

Remove the 4 screws and 2 hinges from the dryer door.

2.

Replace the 4 screws in the same holes.

Summary of Contents for MGDB800VU - Bravos Steam Gas Dryer

Page 1: ...on 15 Dryer Results 16 W10267633A DRYER SAFETY You You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will tell...

Page 2: ...B C D E A Leveling legs 4 B Y connector C Short inlet hose D Inlet hose with right angle connector E Rubber washer Remove parts package from dryer drum Check that all parts are included NOTE Do not us...

Page 3: ...ns 29 737 mm 221 4 565 mm 291 4 743 mm 431 2 1105 mm NOTE Most installations require minimum 5 127 mm clearance for exhaust vent with elbow See Venting Requirements Installation spacing for recessed a...

Page 4: ...e neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutr...

Page 5: ...is pointing down and hold in place Tighten strain relief screws enough to hold two clamp sections together A Strain relief tab pointing up B Hole below terminal block opening C Clamp section D Strain...

Page 6: ...breaker box 3 wire connection Direct Wire Electrical Connection Options If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to the neutral wire see Optional 3 wire connection sectio...

Page 7: ...mm Shape ends of wires into a hook shape 1 25 mm 5 127 mm 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...

Page 8: ...External ground conductor screw B Neutral ground wire C Center silver colored terminal block screw D Neutral wire white or center wire E 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief 3 Connect the other wires to...

Page 9: ...where local codes do not permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 1 Remove center silver colored terminal block screw 2 Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor scr...

Page 10: ...the Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide Rigid metal vent For best drying performance rigid metal vents are recommended Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinkin...

Page 11: ...t or right side exhaust installation C Bottom exhaust installation Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two cl...

Page 12: ...ich can catch lint INSTALL LEVELING LEGS WARNING 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 To avoid damaging the fl...

Page 13: ...e dryer and the dryer cabinet check the levelness from front to back If the dryer is not level prop up the dryer using a wood block Use a wrench to adjust the legs up or down and check again for level...

Page 14: ...a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to avoid damaging the surface Remove the door assembly 1 Open the dryer door 2 Remove the bottom screw from each of the 2 hinges that attach dryer...

Page 15: ...both fuses are intact and tight or that both circuit breakers have not tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the correct power supply av...

Page 16: ...rily drying times are too long or load is too hot Is the lint screen clogged with lint Lint screen should be cleaned before each load WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic ve...

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