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USE & CARE GUIDE
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SECHEUSE ELECTRIQUE
GUIDE D'UTILISATION ET D'ENTRETIEN
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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
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For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal at least 9" (22.9 cm) above the floor. You will need to place the 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at [east 3.5" (8.9 cm) above the floor. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. • Flat-blade screwdriver • Vent clamps • #2 Phillips screwdriver • Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) • Adjustable wrench that open
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Dryer Dimensions 381 (96.52cm) Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a garage installation. .311/2 '' (80cm) 27" Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. x,_,_ _ (68.6 cm) iiiiiii:::ii!i!ill You will need *Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." • A location that allows for
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Closet installation - Dryer only Recommended installation spacing for cabinet installation S cm) • For cabinet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the 48 in.2. cabinet are required. (310 cm 2) 7"* (17.8cm) 7"* (17.8cm) 24.in.2. 00 (155 cm2) " _9"* (7.6cm) , (22.9cm) + I1"*_ 31,J2" *15"**1 o (2.5cm) (80cm) (12.7cm) A A. Side view - closet or confined area t3. Closet door with vent_ * Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed. 5 3
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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 6"*Zcm) the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUI) Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH. Mobile home installations require: t\_ ..................... J)/ \_::j! • Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your d
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If your outlet looks like this: 3-wire receptac/e (70-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UI. listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at [east 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge Electrical Shock Hazard copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. If connecting by direct wire: Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: Failure to do so can result in dea
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Direct Wire Power Supply Cord Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center Z terminal (silver). terminal (silver). Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connect
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Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the • Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. I])o not further tighten strain against the direct wire cable. relief screws at this poin
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3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor 4-wire connection: Power supply cord screw. Tighten screw. IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. A % , C D E G A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Cround prong D. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with upturned ends I] Y4" ( 1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief C. Ring terminals 1, Remove center silver-c
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Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" 3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor (12.7 cm). Cut 1 V2" (3.8 cm) from 3 remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape screw. Tighten screw. ends of wires into a hook shape. A ¢>...,_ .... F 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 end togethe
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3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 3-wire connection: Power supply cord I I Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. D E A-- i 4. Tighten strain relief screws. C F 5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type lO-30R) B. 3-wire plug 6. You have completed your electrical connection. Now go to "Venting Requirements." C. Neutral p
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2. Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of terminal block (hook facing right). Squeeze hooked end together. Optional 3-wire connection Tighten screw. Use for direct wire or power supply cord 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 screw. Connect neutral ground wire and
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• 4" (1 0.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. ); 4" ( 10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. For more information, see the "Assistance or Service" section. FireHazard Rigid metal vent Usea heavy metal vent. • For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended. Do not use a plastic vent. • Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking. Do not use a metal foil vent. Flexible me
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Exhaust b ++, 7 Recommended hood styles are shown here. B Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B (10.2 em) A. Iouvered hood style A ......................... B. Box hood style The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable. 4 jt (10.2 cm)_(_ A. Dryer E. Clamps _"_=._21/2" B. Elbow (6.4 crn) £ Rigid metal or flexible metal vent C. Waft C. Vent length necessary to
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Special provisions for mobile home installations The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside. A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left 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 close- cl
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Vent system chart 2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not the console panel). Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard. See illustration. NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90 ° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90 ° turn to the chart. Number of 90 ° Type of vent Box or Iouvered Angled hoods turns or elbows hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m) Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m) ® 1 Rigid metal 54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m) \ Fle
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4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds turn. 10. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: I)o not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 5. Attach "Y" connector to brass male end of small hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. 6. Attach straight end of long hose to "Y" connector. 7. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other end of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connec
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If the dryer will not start, check the following: l statla io • Controls are set in a running or "On" position. 1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps • Start button has been pushed firmly. to see which step was skipped. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply 2. Check that you have all of your tools. is connected. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker ha
