Maytag MGD5801TW0, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...GAS DRYER USE CARE GUIDE FOR QUES IONS ABOUT FEATURES OPERATION PERFORMANCE PARTS ACCESSORIES OR SERVICE CALl 1 800 688 9900 VISIT OUR WEBSffE A_ WWW MAY fAG COM W10155111A ...

Page 2: ...VICE 19 ACCESSORIES 19 WARRANTY 20 DRYER SAFETY 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 a...

Page 3: ...uilding 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 In the State of Massachusetts the following installation instructions apply Installations and repairs m...

Page 4: ... the weather Do not tamper with controls Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product D...

Page 5: ...calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer For further information please refer to the Assistance or Service section Mobile Home Installation Kit Ask for Part Number 346764 Metal exhaust system hardware 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 Failure to do so can ...

Page 6: ... ouvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered 18 q_ 45 7 era i l 2 5 cm 2T _ _ V 11 1_ 291 _ 1S 68 6 era 48in 2 _ 310era 2 24in_ _ 155 era _ 2 5 cra 2 5 era 74 3 era 14era A B 3 7 6 era 7 6era A Re c_ ss_ d ar_ a B Side view closet or confined area C Closet door with vm_ts Required spacing Mobile Home Additional Installatio...

Page 7: ...t have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Explosion Hazard Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line Install a shut off valve Securely tighten all gas connections If connected to LP have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13 33 cm water column Examples of a qualified person include licensed heating personnel authorized gas...

Page 8: ...eeded to avoid kinking Use only pipe joint compound Do not use TEFI ON tape This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances ANSI Z21 24 Burner input requirements Elevations above 10 000 ft 3 048 m When installed above 10 000 ft 3 048 m a 4 reduction of the burner Btu rating shown on the model...

Page 9: ... supported when the dryer is in its final location Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Elbows 45 elbows provide better airflow than 90 elbows 2 Good Better Clamps Use clamps to seal all joints Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with s...

Page 10: ...rical shock or serious injury A C A Standard rear offset exhaust installation B eft or right side exhaust installation C Bottom exhaust h_stallation Alternate installations for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation Two close clearance installations are shown Refer to the manufacturer s instructions i i_ L r q_ A B A Over the tofJ install...

Page 11: ...stallations have a 90 turn inside the dryer lb determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart Number of Type of Box or Angled 90 turns vent Iouvered hoods 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 Flexible metal 31 ft 9 4 m 23 ft 7 m 2 Rigid metal 44 ft 13 4 m 38 ft 11 6 m Flexible metal 27 ft ...

Page 12: ...Open valve i_st all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak detection solution Bubbles will show a leak Correct any leak found 1 2 IW t t_ Z Remove the red cap from the gas pipe Using a wrench to tighten connect the gas supply to the dryer Use pipe joint compound on the threads of all non flared male fittings If flexible metal tubing is used be sure there are no kinks A _ B A Flar...

Page 13: ...to remove any dust 10 Select a Timed Dry heated cycle and start the dryer Do not select the Air Only _mperature setting If the dryer will not start check the following Dryer is plugged into a grounded _ prong outlet Electrical supply is connected Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed 11 When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes open the drye...

Page 14: ...erature suggestions 5 OPTIONAL Your dryer may have a WRINKLE PREVENT feature selector When you are unable to remove a load from the dryer as soon as it stops wrinkles can form his feature periodically tumbles rearranges and fluffs the load without heat to help avoid wrinkling 6 OPT ONAk f you want the dryer to sound a signal when the cycle is finished set the END OF CYCI E SIGNAl control to ON The...

Page 15: ...lay flat on the rack Stuffed toys or pillows Timed I ow 60 Cotton or polyester fiber filled Stuffed toys or pillows limed Air 90 Foam rubber filled no heat Sneakers or canvas shoes Timed Air 90 _no heat Minutes Reset time to complete drying if needed i _1 s iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii iiii i_ _i_ i_i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _i_ _i ii i_ i_ _ _ _ii _ii _i_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 16: ...ten depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done by a qualified person From the Exhaust Vent lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage Va o a d Vacation care Operate your dryer only when you are at home f you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time you should 1 Unplug dryer or disconnect power 2 Close shutoff valve in gas sup...

Page 17: ... installed aud is the dryer level front to back and side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See the Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the load will bounce causing the dryer to vibrate Separate the load items and restart the dryer Timer does not noticeably advance Is the dryer set to Timed Dry The timer moves slowly and continuously f...

Page 18: ... Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Is the Sensor Dry cycle ending early The load may not be contacting the sensor strips level the dryer Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Dry cycles Increasing or decreasing the dryness level will change the amount of drying time in a cycle Lint on load Is the lint screen clog...

Page 19: ...ts distributors and service companies Maytag _ appliances designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States lb locate the Maytag appliances designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to ...

Page 20: ...penses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 10 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is used in a country other than the country in which it was purchased DISCLAIMER ...