Maytag MLG31PCA User manual

MLG31PCA
30 lb. Stacked Model
Installation Manual
020502JEV/mcronan PartNo.113364
RETAINTHESEINSTRUCTIONS INASAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: Foryoursafetytheinformationin
thismanual must befollowedto minimize the
riskof fire orexplosionor topreventproperty
damage,personalinjuryordeath.
— Donotstore or use gasolineorotherflammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
otherappliance.
— WHATTODOIFYOU SMELLGAS:
• Donottrytolightanyappliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donot
useanyphoneinyourbuilding.
• Cleartheroom,buildingorareaofall
occupants.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfroma
neighbor’sphone. Followthegassupplier’s
instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,call
thefiredepartment.
— Installationandservice must beperformedbya
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien
suivrelesinstructionsdonnéesdanscettenotice
pourréduireau minimum lerisqued’incendie
ou d’explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage
matériel,touteblessureoulamort.
— Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à
proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
— QUEFAIRESIVOUSSENTEZUNEODEUR
DEGAZ:
• Nepastenterd’allumerd’appareils.
• Netouchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vousservirdestéléphonessetrouvantdans
lebâtiment.
• Évacuezlapièce,lebâtimentoulazone.
• Appelezimmédiatementvotrefournisseur
degazdepuisunvoisin. Suivez les
instructionsdufournisseur.
• Sivousnepouvez rejoindrelefournisseur
degaz,appelezleservicedesincendies.
— L’installationetl’entretiendoiventêtreassuréspar
uninstallateurouunserviced’entretienqualifié
ouparlefournisseurdegaz.

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.
“IMPORTANTNOTETOPURCHASER”
Informationmustbeobtainedfromyourlocalgassupplierontheinstructions
tobefollowediftheusersmellsgas. Theseinstructions mustbeposted in a
prominentlocationnearthe dryer.
FORYOUR SAFETY
Donot store orusegasolineor
otherflammablevaporsand
liquidsinthevicinityofthisor
anyotherappliance.
POURVOTRESÉCURITÉ
Nepasentreposerniutiliser d’essence
nid’autresvapeursou liquides
inflammables àproximitédecet
appareiloude tout autre appareil.
We have tried to make this manual as complete as possible and hope you will find it useful. Themanufacturer 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 OFPURCHASE________________________________ MODEL NO. __________________________________________
DISTRIBUTOR’SNAME ____________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Forreplacementparts,contactthe distributor from which thedryerwaspurchasedorcontact:
Maytag Co.
403 West Fourth Street North
Newton, Iowa 50208
[phone]

CHILDRENSHOULDNOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYERS.
WARNING
CHILDRENSHOULDBESUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION.
DRYERSSHOULDNEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION.
CAUTION
FORYOURSAFETY
DONOTDRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER.
DONOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCEOFDRYCLEANINGFUMES.
“Caution: Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing controls.Wiring
errors can cause improper operation.”
«Attention: Lordesopérations d’entretien
des commandes étiqueter tous fils avant
de les déconnecter. Toute erreur de
câblage peut étre une source de danger et
depanne.»
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer doorswitch, lint drawerswitch, or
heat safety circuit ever be disabled.
IMPORTANT
YOUMUSTDISCONNECTandLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLYandTHEGAS
SUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERSorGUARDSAREREMOVEDFROMTHEMACHINE
TOALLOWACCESSFORCLEANING,ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,orTESTING
OF ANY EQUIPMENT per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
STANDARDS.

WARNING
The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service
panelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYorFIRECOULDRESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
Dryersmustnot beinstalled or stored in an area where it willbe exposed to water or weather.
The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.
DRYERMUSTNEVERBEOPERATEDWITHOUTTHELINTFILTER(SCREEN)IN
PLACE,EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED.
WARNING

Table of Contents
SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................................... 3
A. ReceivingandHandling ............................................................................................................... 3
B. SafetyPrecautions ...................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................6
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ...........................................................................8
A. Unpacking/SettingUp ................................................................................................................. 8
B. Location of theDryer.................................................................................................................. 8
C. DryerEnclosureRequirements .................................................................................................. 10
D. FreshAirSupplyRequirements ................................................................................................. 11
E. ExhaustRequirements ............................................................................................................... 12
F. ElectricalInformation ................................................................................................................ 19
G. GasInformation ........................................................................................................................ 21
H. PreparationFor Operation ........................................................................................................ 26
I. PreoperationalTests ................................................................................................................. 26
J. ShutDownInstructions ............................................................................................................. 29
SECTION IV
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................30
A. StartingtheDryer ..................................................................................................................... 30
SECTION V
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ......................................................................33
A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 33
B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 33
SECTION VI
WARRANTY INFORMATION...............................................................................34
A. ReturningWarrantyCards......................................................................................................... 34
B. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 34

SECTION VII
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE..................................................................................35
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 35
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 36
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 36
SECTION VIII
TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................37
SECTION IX
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................44
OptionalExhaustDuct Kit .............................................................................................................. 46
OptionalGasPipingKit .................................................................................................................. 46

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SECTIONI
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
A. RECEIVINGAND HANDLING
The dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and top cover (or
optional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and/or packaging, and
wooden skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. If any damage whatsoever is noticed, inspect
further before delivering carrier leaves.
Dryers Damaged in Shipment:
1. ALL dryers should be inspected upon receipt and before they are signed for.
2. If there is suspected damage or actual damage, the trucker’s receipt should be so noted.
3. If the dryer is damaged beyond repair, it should be refused. Those dryers which were not damaged in a
damaged shipment should be accepted, but the number received and the number refused must be noted
on the receipt.
4. If you determine that the dryer was damaged after the trucker has left your location, you should call the
delivering carrier’s freight terminal immediately and file a claim. The freight company considers this
concealed damage. This type of freight claim is very difficult to get paid and becomes extremely difficult
when more than a day or two passes after the freight was delivered. It is your responsibility to file freight
claims. Dryer/parts damaged in transit cannot be claimed under warranty.
5. Freight claims are the responsibility of the consignee, and ALL claims must be filed at the receiving end.
Manufacturer assumes no responsibility for freight claims or damages.
IMPORTANT: Thedryermustbetransported and handled in an upright position at ALLtimes.

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B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Foryoursafety,theinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetheriskof
fireorexplosionortopreventpropertydamage,personalinjury, or loss of life.
WARNING: The dryermust never be operatedwithany ofthe backguards,outer tops,or
servicepanels removed. PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULT.
1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
2. Purchaser/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. Dryer(s) must be exhausted to the outdoors.
6. AlthoughMaytag 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 waterwashedfabrics. DONOTdry articlesspottedor washed indry
cleaningsolvents,acombustibledetergent,or“allpurpose”cleaner.
EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DONOT dryragsorarticles coated orcontaminatedwithgasoline,kerosene,oil, paint,
orwax.
EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DONOTdry mopheads. Contaminationbywaxorflammablesolventswill create a
firehazard.
WARNING: DONOT useheatfordryingarticlesthat contain plastic, foam,spongerubber,or
similarlytexturedrubbermaterials. Drying inaheatedbasket(tumbler)maydamage
plasticsorrubber and maybeafirehazard.

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7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the heating unit area, exhaust
ductwork, and inside the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined from
experience at each location.
WARNING: Thecollectionoflintintheburnerareaandexhaustductworkcancreateapotentialfire
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: Failuretodoso willVOIDTHEWARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or heat safety
circuit ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULT.
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: Articlesleftinthedryerafterthedrying and cooling cycles havebeencompletedcan
createafire 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%), 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHE ELECTRICSUPPLYAND
THEGAS SUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERSOR GUARDSAREREMOVED
FROMTHEMACHINETOALLOWACCESS FORCLEANING,
ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,ORTESTINGOFANYEQUIPMENTPER
OSHA(OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration)STANDARD.

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SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Manufacturerreservestherighttomake changes in specificationsatanytimewithoutnotice
orobligation.
A44” 111.76 cm
B42-3/4” 108.58 cm
C5-5/8” 14.29 cm
D16-11/16” 42.38 cm
E1-3/16” 3.02 cm
F71-1/2” 181.61 cm
Shaded areas are in metric equivalents