Maytag MDG50MNV User manual

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MDG50PNH / MDG50MNV

Installation Manual

50 lb Single Pocket / Phase 7 / Non-Coin

with S.A.F.E. System

Part No. 113308-7

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.

WARNING: For your safety the information

in this manual must be followed to

minimize the risk of fire or explosion and

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.

Retain This Manual In ASafe Place For Future Reference

This product embodies advanced concepts in engineering, design, and safety. If this product is properly maintained, it will

provide many years of efficient, trouble free, and most importantly safe 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.

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.

Benton Harbor, MI

1-800-662-3587

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.

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE

DRYER(S). CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYER(S) IN

OPERATION.

WARNING

DRYER(S) SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.

CAUTION

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT DRYMOPHEADS IN THE DRYER.

DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRYCLEANING FUMES.

IMPORTANT

YOU MUST DISCONNECTAND LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLYAND THE GAS

SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR GUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE

MACHINE TOALLOWACCESS FOR CLEANING,ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, OR

TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health

Administration) STANDARDS.

“Caution: Label all wires prior to

disconnection when servicing

controls. Wiring errors can cause

improper operation.”

«Attention:Au moment de l’entretien des commandes,

étiquetez tous les fils avant de les débrancher. Des

erreurs de câblage peuvent entraîner un fonctionnement

inadéquat et dangereux.»

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause

cancer.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 OBSERVE ALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/or

specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.

WARNING

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

PLACE, EVEN IFAN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.

Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water or weather.

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

IMPORTANT

Dryer must be installed in a location/environment, which the ambient temperature

remains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).

WARNING

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or

heat safety circuit ever be disabled.

Table of Contents

SECTION I

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3

SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 5

SECTION III

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 7

A. Unpacking/Setting Up ................................................................................................................. 7

B. Location Requirements ............................................................................................................... 8

C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements .................................................................................................... 9

D. FreshAir Supply Requirements ................................................................................................. 10

E. Exhaust Requirements ............................................................................................................... 11

F. Electrical Information ................................................................................................................ 16

G. Gas Information ........................................................................................................................ 19

H. Preparation For Operation/Start-Up ......................................................................................... 23

I. Preoperational Tests ................................................................................................................. 24

J. Preoperational Instructions ........................................................................................................ 25

K. Shutdown Instructions ............................................................................................................... 26

SECTION IV

SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ...................................................................... 27

A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 27

B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 27

SECTION V

WARRANTY INFORMATION............................................................................... 28

A. Returning Warranty Cards ......................................................................................................... 28

B. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 28

SECTION VI

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 29

A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 29

B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 30

C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 30

D. Lint Drawer Removal ................................................................................................................ 31

SECTION VII

DATA LABEL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 32

SECTION VIII

PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT

COMPONENTS........................................................................................................ 33

SECTION IX

MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 36

A. Phase 7 .................................................................................................................................... 36

B. Dual Timer ................................................................................................................................36

SECTION X

SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM ........... 37

SECTION I

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. PERSONAL INJURY 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 and 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 ALL occupants.

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 Maytag produces 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 electrically ground the dryer properly will VOID THE WARRANTY.

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

ever be disabled.

WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT SHOULD THE DRYER

DOOR SWITCH, LINT DRAWER SWITCH, OR HEAT SAFETY CIRCUIT

EVER BE DISABLED.

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 lb (14.96 kg) of its rated capacity.

WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECTAND LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLYAND

THE GAS SUPPLY BEFOREANY COVERS OR GUARDSARE REMOVED

FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOWACCESS FOR CLEANING,

ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, OR TESTING OFANY EQUIPMENT PER

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.

IMPORTANT: Dryer must be installed in a location/environment, which the ambient

temperature remains between 40º (4.44º C) and 130º (54.44º C).

SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 1/30/04

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

WATER CONNECTION 3/4-11.5 NH

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120v 1ø 2w 60 Hz

APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 651 lbs 295.3 kg

APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 700 lbs 317.7 kg

HEAT INPUT 150,000 Btu/hr 37,800 kcal/hr

AIRFLOW 750 cfm 21 cmm

INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1/2” M.N.P.T.

Gas

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

obligation.

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