Maytag MLG31PCB User manual

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WARNING: Foryoursafetytheinformation
in this manual must be followed to
minimizetheriskoffireorexplosionorto
preventpropertydamage,personalinjury
ordeath.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinityofthis oranyotherappliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Donot trytolightanyappliance.
•Donottouch anyelectricalswitch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
•Clear the room, building or area of
alloccupants.
•Immediatelycallyourgassupplier
fromaneighbor’sphone. Follow
thegassupplier’s instructions.
•Ifyoucannotreachyourgas
supplier,callthefiredepartment.
—Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
serviceagencyorthegassupplier.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vousdebien
suivrelesinstructionsdonnéesdanscette
noticepourréduireauminimumle risque
d’incendie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter
toutdommagematériel,touteblessureou
lamort.
—Nepasentreposerniutiliserd’essence
ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables à proximité de cet
appareiloudetoutautreappareil.
—QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE
ODEUR DE GAZ:
•Nepastenterd’allumerd’appareils.
•Netouchezàaucuninterrupteur.
Nepasvous servirdestéléphones
setrouvantdanslebâtiment.
•Évacuezlapièce,lebâtimentou la
zone.
•Appelezimmédiatementvotre
fournisseurdegaz depuisunvoisin.
Suivezlesinstructionsdu
fournisseur.
•Sivousne pouvezrejoindrele
fournisseurdegaz, appelezle
servicedesincendies.
—L’installation et l’entretien doivent être
assuréspar uninstallateurouunservice
d’entretienqualifiéou parlefournisseur
degaz.
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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.
“IMPORTANTNOTE TOPURCHASER”
Informationmust beobtainedfromyourlocalgassupplierontheinstructions
tobe followed if the usersmells gas. Theseinstructionsmustbe postedina
prominentlocation near the dryer.
FORYOUR SAFETY
Donotstoreorusegasolineor
otherflammablevaporsand
liquidsinthevicinityofthisor
anyother appliance.
POURVOTRESÉCURITÉ
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence
nid’autresvapeursouliquides
inflammables àproximitédecet
appareiloudetoutautreappareil.
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. _________________________
DISTRIBUTOR’S NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Forreplacementparts,contactthedistributorfromwhichthedryerwaspurchased orcontact:
Maytag Co.
403WestFourth Street North
Newton, Iowa 50208
[phone]
MLG31PCB

IMPORTANT
YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLYANDTHEGAS
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
(OccupationalSafety andHealth Administration)STANDARDS.
WARNING
CHILDRENSHOULDNOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYER(S).
CHILDRENSHOULD BESUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERSSHOULD NEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION.
FORYOURSAFETY
DO NOT DRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER.
DO NOTUSEDRYERIN THEPRESENCEOF DRYCLEANINGFUMES.
WARNING
UNDER NOCIRCUMSTANCES should thedryerdoorswitch,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
panelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE OBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONSdisplayedontheequipmentand/or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
WARNING
DRYER MUSTNEVERBE OPERATEDWITHOUTTHELINTFILTER/SCREEN IN
PLACE,EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED.
Dryer must not beinstalled or stored in an area where itwillbe 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
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES...............................................................................7
A. Unpacking/Setting Up ......................................................................................................................7
B. LocationoftheDryer.......................................................................................................................7
C. DryerEnclosure Requirements.........................................................................................................9
D. FreshAirSupplyRequirements......................................................................................................10
E. ExhaustRequirements .................................................................................................................... 11
F. ElectricalInformation .....................................................................................................................18
G. Gas Information .............................................................................................................................20
H. PreparationforOperation ..............................................................................................................25
I. Preoperational Tests.......................................................................................................................25
J. ShutdownInstructions ....................................................................................................................28
SECTION IV
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 29
A. CoinMode ....................................................................................................................................29
B. Free Mode.....................................................................................................................................30
C. Pause Mode...................................................................................................................................30
D. RPM ..............................................................................................................................................30
E. ClearingCredit/ClearingCycle ......................................................................................................31
F. AccessingCoin Vault .....................................................................................................................31
G. Wrinkle Guard ...............................................................................................................................31
SECTION V
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ........................................................................ 32
A. Service ...........................................................................................................................................32
B. Parts...............................................................................................................................................32
SECTION VI
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................. 33
A. ReturningWarrantyCards .............................................................................................................33
B. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................33

SECTION VII
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE......................................................................................34
A. Cleaning .........................................................................................................................................34
B. Adjustments ...................................................................................................................................35
C. Lubrication .....................................................................................................................................35
SECTION VIII
DATALABEL INFORMATION.................................................................................36
SECTION IX
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................37

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SECTION I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Foryour safety,theinformation inthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetheriskof
fireorexplosionortopreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,orloss oflife.
WARNING: The dryermust never beoperated withanyof theback guards,outertops, or
servicepanelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYOR FIRECOULD 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/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 ofALLoccupants.
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 mustbe performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
5. Dryer(s) 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 bedried in it.
WARNING: Dryonlywaterwashedfabrics. DONOT dry articles spottedorwashedindry
cleaning solvents,acombustibledetergent,or “all purpose” cleaner.
EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DONOTdry rags or articles coated or contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint,
or wax.
EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT drymopheads. Contamination bywaxorflammable solventswillcreatea
fire hazard.

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WARNING: DONOTuse heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or
similarlytexturedrubbermaterials. Dryinginaheatedbasket(tumbler)maydamage
plasticsorrubberandmaybe a fire hazard.
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: Thecollectionof lintintheburnerarea andexhaustductworkcancreate apotential 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: Failuretoelectrically groundthedryerproperlywill VOID THEWARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or heat safety
circuit ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULT shouldthedryer doorswitch,
lintdrawer switch, or heat safetycircuit everbe disabled.
10. This dryer is notto 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: Articlesleft inthedryerafterthedryingand coolingcycleshavebeencompletedcan
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 dryermust not be operated with a load less
than sixty-six percent (66%), 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHE ELECTRICSUPPLY
AND THEGASSUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERSOR GUARDSARE
REMOVED FROMTHE MACHINETOALLOWACCESS FOR
CLEANING,ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, ORTESTINGOFANY
EQUIPMENTPEROSHA(OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration)
STANDARD.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must beinstalledinalocation/environment,whichtheambient
temperatureremainsbetween40° F (4.44°C) and130° F(54.44° C).

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SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS
GAS
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (TOTAL DRY WEIGHT) 60 lbs 27.2 kg
BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER 27-1/4” 69.22 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH 30” 76.2 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME (PER BASKET) 10.1 cu ft 0.286 cu m
BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR (2 PLACES) 1/3 hp 0.279 kW
DOOR OPENING – DIAMETER (2 PLACES) 21-1/2” 54.61 cm
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 115v 1ø 2w 60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 793 lbs 359.7 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 860 lbs 390.1 kg
HEAT INPUT (TOTAL FOR BOTH BASKETS) 136,000 Btu/hr 34,272 kcal/hr
AIRFLOW (PER BASKET/TUMBLER) 400 cfm 11.3 cmm
GAS INLETSIZE (2 PLACES) 1/2” F.N.P.T.
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 1/15/04
NOTE: Manufacturerreserves therighttomakechangesinspecifications atanytimewithoutnoticeor
obligation.

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NOTE: Manufacturerreserves therighttomakechangesinspecifications atanytimewithoutnoticeor
obligation.
SPECIFICATIONS – GAS ONLY
EV 6/17/04