Maytag MDG75MNV User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
MDG75PNH and MDG75MNV
Installation Manual
1,000 CFM / Phase 7 with S.A.F.E. System
Part No. 113394-8
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.

IMPORTANT
YOU MUST DISCONNECTAND LOCK OUTTHE 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.
WARNING
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDEDWHILE IN OPERATION.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT DRYMOPHEADS IN THE DRYER.
DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRYCLEANING FUMES.
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.
“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
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch,
or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.

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 ALL SAFETY 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 EXTERNALLINT 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
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 3
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 5
A. Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 5
B. Component Identification ............................................................................................................ 7
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 9
A. Location Requirements ............................................................................................................... 9
B. Unpacking/Setting Up ............................................................................................................... 10
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements .................................................................................................. 11
D. FreshAir Supply Requirements ................................................................................................. 12
E. Exhaust Requirements ............................................................................................................... 13
F. Electrical Information ................................................................................................................ 18
G. Gas Information ........................................................................................................................ 22
H. Preparation For Operation/Start-Up ......................................................................................... 26
I. Preoperational Tests ................................................................................................................. 27
J. Preoperational Instructions ........................................................................................................ 29
K. Shutdown Instructions ............................................................................................................... 30
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ...................................................................... 31
A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 31
B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 31
SECTION V
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 32
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 32
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 33
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 33
D. Lint Drawer Removal ................................................................................................................ 34
SECTION VI
DATA LABEL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 35

SECTION VII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK
OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ................................................................ 36
SECTION VIII
MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 38
A. Phase 7 .................................................................................................................................... 38
B. Dual Timer ................................................................................................................................38
SECTION IX
SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM ........... 39

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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 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.

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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. 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 switches, lint drawer switch, or heat safety
circuit ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT SHOULD THE DRYER
DOOR SWITCHES, 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%) 50 lb (22.7 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECTAND 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 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 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).

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SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS
A. SPECIFICATIONS
GAS
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 2/5/04
*ALL reversing dryers are supplied with two (2) 3-phase (3ø) motors standard: a 1/2 hp (0.37 kW) blower motor and a 1/2 hp (0.37 kW) drive motor.
NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without
notice or obligation.
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NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without
notice or obligation.
Specifications – Gas