Maytag 50 lb. Single Pocket MDG50V User manual

MDG50V
(50 lb. Single Pocket)
Installation Manual
042302JEV/mcronan Part No. 113366
RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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
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.
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.

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 safe, efficient, and trouble free 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.
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.
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.
403 West Fourth Street North
Newton, Iowa 50208
[phone]

IMPORTANT
YOU MUST DISCONNECTAND LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLYAND THE GAS
SUPPLY OR THE STEAM 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 HealthAdministration) STANDARDS.
WARNING
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BEALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT DRY MOPHEADS IN THE DRYER.
DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRYCLEANING FUMES.
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, 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: 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.»

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 ALLSAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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).

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/Setting Up ................................................................................................................... 8
B. Location Requirements .................................................................................................................. 9
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements .................................................................................................... 10
D. FreshAir Supply Requirements ................................................................................................... 11
E. Exhaust Requirements ................................................................................................................. 12
F. Electrical Information .................................................................................................................. 18
G. Gas Information .......................................................................................................................... 23
H. Preparation For Operation/Start-Up ........................................................................................... 27
I. Preoperational Tests .................................................................................................................... 28
J. Preoperational Instructions .......................................................................................................... 29
K. Shutdown Instructions ................................................................................................................. 32
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ....................................................................... 33
A. Service........................................................................................................................................ 33
B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................... 33
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................ 34
A. Returning Warranty Cards ........................................................................................................... 34
B. Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 34