Maytag MDG-50 User manual

MDG-50

Installation Manual

For replacement parts, contact the distributor from which the dryer

was purchased or contact:

Maytag Co.

403 West Fourth St North

Newton, Iowa 50208

(515) 787-7000

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

vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

WHAT DO YOU 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 dans

le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre

appareil.

QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR

DE GAZ:

*Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareil.

*Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas

vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans

le bâtiment où vous vous trouvez.

*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.

122298SL/cj Part No. 113067

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future Reference

DATE OF PURCHASE MODEL NO.

DISTRIBUTORS NAME

Serial Number(s)

MDG-50

“IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER”

Information must beobtained 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.

Our products embody 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.

OBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONS displayedonthe equipmentorspecified intheinstallation andoperator'smanual

included with the dryer.

The following “FOR YOUR SAFETY” caution must be posted near the dryer in a prominent location.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or

other flammable vapors or 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 dans le voisinage de cet

appareil ou de yout autre appareil.

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

Important

For your convenience, log the following information:

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

Maytag Co.

403 West Fourth St North

Newton, Iowa 50208

(515) 787-7000

IMPORTANT

YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLY ANDTHEGAS

SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR GUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE

MACHINETOALLOWACCESS FORCLEANING,ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,OR

TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health

Administration) STANDARDS.

CHILDREN SHOULD NOTBEALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYERS.

WARNING

CHILDREN SHOULD BESUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION.

DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.

CAUTION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOTDRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.

DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.

WARNING

UNDER NOCIRCUMSTANCES should the door switches, lint drawer switch, or heat

safety circuit, ever be disabled.

“Caution: Label all wires prior to

disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring

errors can cause improper operation.”

«Attention: Lordesopérationsd’entretien

des commandes étiqueter tous fils avant

de les déconnecter. Toute erreur de

câblage peut étre une source de danger et

de panne.»

WARNING

The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service

panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE OBSERVEALLSAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayedonthe equipmentand/or

specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.

WARNING

DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN IN

PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.

Dryersmust not beinstalled or stored in an area where itwillbe exposedtowaterorweather.

The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.

Table of Contents

SECTION I

IMPORTANT INFORMATION..........................................................................3

A. Receiving and Handling ............................................................................................................... 3

B. Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 4

SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................6

A. Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 6

SECTION III

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................8

A. Unpacking and Setting Up .......................................................................................................... 8

B. Location Requirements ............................................................................................................... 9

C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements .................................................................................................. 10

D. Fresh Air Supply Requirements ..................................................................................................11

E. Exhaust Requirements ............................................................................................................... 12

F. Electrical Information ................................................................................................................ 18

G. Gas Information........................................................................................................................ 23

H. Preparation For Operation and Start-Up ................................................................................... 27

I. Preoperational Tests ................................................................................................................. 28

J. Preoperational Instructions ........................................................................................................ 29

K. Shut Down Instructions ............................................................................................................. 32

SECTION IV

SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION .................................................................33

A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 33

B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 33

SECTION V

WARRANTY INFORMATION .........................................................................34

A. Returning Warranty Cards......................................................................................................... 34

SECTION VI

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................35

A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 35

B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 36

C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 36

SECTION VII

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................37

Microprocessor Controller (Computer) Models .............................................................................. 37

Dual Timer Models ......................................................................................................................... 42

SECTION VIII

DATA LABEL INFORMATION........................................................................45

A. Data Label ............................................................................................................................... 45

SECTION IX

REVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTS..................................47

SECTION X

PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT

COMPONENTS ................................................................................................48

SECTION I

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A. RECEIVING AND HANDLING

The dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and top cover (or

optional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and packaging, and wooden

skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. If any damage whatsoever is noticed, inspect

further before delivering carrier leaves.

If there are dryers damaged in shipment:

1. ALL dryers should be inspected upon receipt and before they are signed for.

2. If there is suspected damage or actual damage, the trucker's receipt should be so noted.

3. If the dryer is damaged beyond repair, it should be refused. Those dryers which were 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 left your location, you should call the

delivering carrier's freight terminal immediately and file a claim. The freight company considers this

concealed damage. This type of freight claim is very difficult to get paid and becomes extremely difficult

when more than a day or two passes after the freight was delivered. It is your responsibility to file freight

claims. Dryers and parts damaged in transit cannot be claimed under warranty.

5. Freight claims are the responsibility of the consignee, and ALL claims must be filed at the receiving end.

Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for freight claims or damages.

6. If you need assistance in handling the situation, please contact the manufacturer traffic manager at (508)

678-9000.

IMPORTANT:The dryer must be transported and handled in an upright position at ALLtimes.

B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 loss of life.

WARNING:The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or

service panels removed. PERSONALINJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.

1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

2. Purchaser or user should consult the local gas supplier for proper instructions to be followed in the event the

user smells gas. The instructions should be posted in a prominent location.

3. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS...

a. DO NOT try to light any 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 ALLoccupants.

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

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

4. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.

5. Dryers must be exhausted to the outdoors.

6. Although the MDG-50 is a very versatile dryer, there are some articles that, due to fabric composition or

cleaning method, should not be dried in it.

WARNING:Dry only water washed fabrics. DO NOT dry articles spotted or washed in dry

cleaning solvents, a combustible detergent, or "all purpose" cleaner.

EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.

WARNING:DO NOT dry rags or articles coated or contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint,

or wax.

EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.

WARNING:DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents will create a

fire hazard.

WARNING:DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or

similarly textured rubber materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage

plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard.

7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust ductwork,

and area around the back of the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined

from experience at each location.

WARNING:The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust ductwork can create a potential fire

hazard.

8. For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and/or the

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical

Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION.

NOTE:Failure to do so will VOID THE WARRANTY.

9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch, or heat safety

circuit, ever be disabled.

WARNING:PERSONALINJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.

10. This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning solvents or fumes.

11. Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle has been completed.

WARNING:Articles left in the dryer after the drying and cooling cycles have been completed can

create a fire hazard.

12. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE

DRYER.

13. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less

than sixty-six percent (66%), 33 lbs (15 kg) of its rated capacity.

WARNING:YOU MUST DISCONNECT ANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLY AND

THE GAS SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR GUARDS ARE REMOVED

FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR CLEANING,

ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, OR TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.

SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS

A. SPECIFICATIONS

*50 lbs reversing dryer available with 3-phase (3ø) motors standard with 1/2 HP motors.

** Size of piping to dryer varies with installation conditions. Contact factory for assistance.

NOTE:Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or

obligation.

MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 50 lbs. 22.7 kg

BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER 32-3/4" 83.2 cm

BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH 37-1/2" 95.3 cm

BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR 3/4 HP* 0.560 kw

DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 21-1/2" 54.61 cm

BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME 18.3 cu. ft. 0.518 cu.m.

DRYERS PER 20'/40' CONTAINER 10/20

DRYERS PER 45'/48' TRUCK 24/26

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-460v 1ø - 3ø 3, 4w 50/60 Hz

APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 601 lbs. 272.6 kg

APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 646 lbs. 293 kg

HEAT INPUT 130,000 btuh 32,760 kcal/hr

AIRFLOW 600 cfm 17 cmm

INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1/2" F.P.T.**

GAS

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