Maytag MDG50PNH User manual

MDG50PNH
(50 lb. Single Pocket Phase 7 Non-Coin with S.A.F.E.)
Installation Manual
122002JEV/wmarelli Part No. 113308
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
dama e, personal injury or death.
 Do not store or use asoline 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 li ht any appliance.
 Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your buildin .
 Clear the room, buildin or area of all
occupants.
 Immediately call your as supplier from a
nei hbors phone. Follow the as suppliers
instructions.
 If you cannot reach your as supplier, call
the fire department.
 Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service a ency or the as
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 domma e
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 az depuis un voisin. Suivez les
instructions du fournisseur.
 Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de az, 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 az.

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future Reference
This product embodies adva ced co cepts i e gi eeri g, desig , a d safety. If this product is properly mai tai ed, it will
provide ma y years of efficie t, trouble free, a d most importa tly safe operatio .
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 as supplier on the instructions
to be followed if the user smells as. These instructions must be posted in a
prominent location near the dryer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use asoline 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 ma ual as complete as possible a d hope you will fi d it useful. The ma ufacturer reserves the
right to make cha ges from time to time, without otice or obligatio , i prices, specificatio s, colors, a d material, a d to
cha ge or disco ti ue models. The illustratio s i cluded 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]
MDG50PNH

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 DRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.
DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.
Cautio : Label all wires prior to
disco ectio whe servici g co trols. Wiri g
errors ca cause improper operatio .
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should th dry r door switch, lint draw r switch, or
h at saf ty circuit v r b disabl d.
IMPORTANT
YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY 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 (Occupatio al Safety a d Health
Admi istratio ) STANDARDS.
«Atte tio : Au mome t de le tretie des
comma des, étiquetez tous les fils ava t de
les débra cher. Des erreurs de câblage
peuve t e traî er u fo ctio eme t
i adéquat et da gereux.»

WARNING
Th dry r must never be op rat d with any of th back guards, out r tops, or s rvic
pan ls r mov d. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS display d on th quipm nt and/or
sp cifi d in th installation manual includ d with th dry r.
WARNING
DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN IN
PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.
Dryer must not be i stalled or stored i a area where it will b exposed to water or weather.
The wiri g diagram for the dryer is located i the fro t electrical co trol box area.
IMPORTANT
Dry r must be install d in a location/ nvironm nt, which th ambi nt t mp ratur
r mains b tw n 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).

Table of Contents
SECTION I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 5
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 7
A. Unpackin /Settin Up ................................................................................................................. 7
B. Location Requirements ............................................................................................................... 8
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements .................................................................................................... 9
D. Fresh Air Supply Requirements ................................................................................................. 10
E. Exhaust Requirements ............................................................................................................... 11
F. Electrical Information ................................................................................................................ 17
G. Gas Information ........................................................................................................................ 20
H. Preparation For Operation/Start-Up ......................................................................................... 24
I. Preoperational Tests ................................................................................................................. 25
J. Preoperational Instructions ........................................................................................................ 26
K. Shutdown Instructions ............................................................................................................... 27
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ...................................................................... 28
A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 28
B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 28
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION............................................................................... 29
A. Returnin Warranty Cards ......................................................................................................... 29
B. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 29

SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 30
A. Cleanin ................................................................................................................................... 30
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 31
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 31
D. Lint Drawer Removal ................................................................................................................ 32
SECTION VII
DATA LABEL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 33
SECTION VIII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS........................................................................................................ 35
SECTION I
MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 37
SECTION
SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE E TINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM ........... 38

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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 re oved. 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. WH T TO DO IF YOU SMELL G S:
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. lthough 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.

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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. 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 NSI/NFP NO. 70-L TEST EDITION or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical
Codes Parts 1 & 2 CS C22.1-1990 or L TEST 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 LA ELS 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 (14.96 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY
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.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must be installed in a location/environ ent, which the a bient
te perature re ains between 40º (4.44º C) and 130º (54.44º C).

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SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS
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NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
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NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
Specifications