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W10557650B

ELECTRIC DRYER

Use & Care Guide

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Page 1: ...W10557650B ELECTRIC DRYER Use Care Guide If you have any problems or questions visit us at www maytag com ...

Page 2: ... CARE 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 9 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 10 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 12 ELECTRIC INSTALLATION 13 VENTING 18 CONNECT VENT 20 LEVEL DRYER 21 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 21 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 WARRANTY 27 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Back Cover IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door ...

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Page 4: ...refer to the care label on the garment to determine whether it can be tumble dried 1 2 4 5 POWER Press to turn the dryer on and off Indicator light will flash to indicate the power is on CYCLE CONTROL KNOB Use your dryer s Cycle Control knob to select available cycles on your dryer Turn the knob to select a cycle for your laundry load See Cycle Guide for detailed descriptions of cycles POWER INDIC...

Page 5: ...ed for most loads Sensor dry cycles give the best drying results in the shortest time Drying time varies according to the type of fabric size of the load and dryness setting After drying a load check the dryness n If the load is drier than you like select a setting closer to Iron Dry the next time you dry a similar load n If a load is not as dry as you like complete drying using a Timed cycle Sele...

Page 6: ...additional cleaning information see Dryer Care 2 Load the dryer Open the door by pulling on the handle Place laundry in the dryer Add a static reducing sheet to wet load if desired Close the door IMPORTANT Do not tightly pack the dryer Items need to tumble freely Tightly packing the load can lead to poor drying performance and may increase wrinkling and tangling WARNING To reduce the risk of fire ...

Page 7: ...m items that would block the air flow for proper dryer operation This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer CLEANING THE DRYER INTERIOR To clean dryer drum 1 Use a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water and rub with a soft cloth 2 Rinse well with a wet sponge or towel 3 Tumble a load of clean clothes or towels to dry drum OR Use a microfiber c...

Page 8: ...idue buildup To wash 1 Roll lint off the screen with your fingers 2 Wet both sides of lint screen with hot water 3 Wet a nylon brush with hot water and liquid detergent Scrub lint screen with the brush to remove residue buildup 4 Rinse screen with hot water 5 Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel Reinstall screen in dryer VACATION STORAGE AND MOVING CARE Install and store your dryer where ...

Page 9: ...n ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends n A UL listed strain relief Torx T20 Security screwdriver TORX and T20 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties LLC Options Not supplied with dryer Vent clamps Vent elbows and ductwork Additional parts may be required depending on your installation Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting Read Electric...

Page 10: ...ble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly n For garage installation place dryer at least 18 460 mm above floor If using a pedestal you will need 18 460 mm to bottom of dryer n The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather IMPORTANT Do not operate install or store dryer where it will be exposed to water weather or at t...

Page 11: ...mm 9 229 mm 18 min 457 mm Recessed or closet installation dryer only Mobile home Additional installation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 Mobile home installations ...

Page 12: ...wer supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for 1 new branch circuit installations after 1996 2 mobile homes 3 recreational vehicles and 4 areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed p...

Page 13: ...onnection type Power supply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection 3 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection 2 Remove terminal block cover Before you start disconnect power ...

Page 14: ...ef A from the terminal block cover Unscrew the strain relief nut B from the strain relief A Put the power supply cord C through the strain relief nut B then the strain relief A Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief Remove the neutral ground wire F located inside the dryer cabinet behind the external ground conductor screw A Connect ground wire E gree...

Page 15: ...ter terminal block screws Tighten screws Replace the terminal block cover on the back of dryer Tighten strain relief nut Now go to Venting Requirements Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws Replace the terminal block cover on the back of the dryer Tighten strain relief nut Now go to Venting Requirements Connect neutral wire white or center D of power supply cord und...

Page 16: ...to hooks 3 wire direct connection Go to 3 Wire Direct Connection on page 17 4 wire direct connection Go to 4 Wire Direct Connection on this page If your wiring looks like this 4 Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws Replace the terminal block cover on the ba...

Page 17: ... with ground wire cut bare wire even with outer covering Shape wire ends into hooks 3 Connect neutral wire D B Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center D of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw B hook facing right Squeeze hooked end together Tighten screw 3 Wire Direct Wire Connection 4 Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under oute...

Page 18: ...ngth of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the Vent System Chart NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Chart and if necessary modify existing vent system t...

Page 19: ...ing n Use as few 90 turns as possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use the following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten life of dryer Reduce performance resulting in longe...

Page 20: ... use duct tape screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent because they can catch lint CONNECT VENT 1 Connect vent to exhaust outlet 2 Move dryer to final location Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing vent make sure vent is clean Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check tha...

Page 21: ...ing materials q Check dryer s final location Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked q Check that dryer is level See Level Dryer q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust q Read Using Your Dryer q For power supply cord installation plug into a grounded outlet For direct wire installation turn on power q Set the...

Page 22: ...cian Wrong type of fuse Use a time delay fuse Thumping noise Dryer hasn t been used in a while This is normal The thumping sound should diminish after a few minutes of use Rattling or vibrating noise A small object caught between the edges of dryer drum Check the front and rear edges of the drum for small objects Clean out pockets before laundering Dryer isn t properly leveled The dryer may vibrat...

Page 23: ...se only one fabric softener sheet and use it only once Separate the load to tumble freely The load may not be contacting the sensor strips on Sensor Cycles Level the dryer See Level Dryer All four dryer feet should be in firm contact with the floor Clean lint screen before each load TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www maytag com product_help for assis...

Page 24: ... stains are caused by dyes in clothing usually blue jeans These will not transfer to other clothing First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www maytag com product_help for assistance and to possibly avoid a service call If you experience Load removed before cool down portion of cycle complete Allow the dryer to complete the cool down portion of the cycle before removing the ...

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Page 27: ...umbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW Some states...

Page 28: ... phone number in your correspondence If you need replacement parts or to order accessories We recommend that you use only Factory Specified Parts These parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new MAYTAG appliance To locate factory specified replacement parts assistance in your area or accessories or call your nearest designated service ...

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