Maytag Neptune Series Installation guide

Maytag Neptune
27” Dryer
© Maytag Technical Training Services 2005 L2005-006

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Maytag Neptune 27” Dryers
Premium – MAH9700 - Gas and Electric
Slope Front Console – Matches the 9700 and 8700 washers
Entry Level– MAH6700 - Gas and Electric
Flat Front Console- Stackable
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Maytag Neptune 27” Dryer

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Maytag Neptune Dryers MDE&MDG 9700
Features Features
Capacity (cu.ft) 7.3 Tumbler Stainless
Controls LED Drum Light 10 Watt 120VAC
Dryness Control Sensor Bars Drying Rack
Reversible Door with 15” glass
Degree of Dryness Selections 4 Point Suspension 4 rollers, 2 front , 2 rear
Damp Dry Adjustable Chime High, Low, Off
Less Dry Bower 180CFM
Normal Dry Venting Back, Sides, Bottom
More Dry Duct length 80 FT Maximum
Very Dry Color White
Very Dry
Dimensions
Temperature Selection Dryer Width 27”
Extra Low Dryer Depth 30.375”
Low Dryer Height 38”
Medium Weight 138 LBS.
Regular
Pedestal Riser 13” High
Base Cycle Selection (MAL 1800 AX*)
Regular
Wrinkle Control
Time Dry 0 - 99 Minutes MDE9700
Freshen Up Heating Element 5150 Watts
Delicates
Air Fluff
Wrinkle Release MDG9700 Electronic Ignition/ Safety Shutoff
Quick Dry Valve/Burner 22,000 BTU
Wrinkle Prevent

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Slide 4 - Installation
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The installation of the 27” gas and electric dryer is no different than current product.
Follow the Installation instructions shipped with the dryer and observe all codes.
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Remove the screw securing
the electrical cover. Follow the
instructions included with the
dryer for installation of either a
3 or 4 wire power cord

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Level the dryer front to back and side to side.
Failure to do so will cause excessive vibration. Don’t
drag the dryer across rough surfaces with leveling
legs extended. Damage to the legs could occur
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Observe Vent Installation Warnings
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Follow the information in the use and care manual and the warning labels on the dryer
concerning proper use of the dryer

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Slide 11 - Door Reversal
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Remove four
screws and
door strike
Remove two
screws securing
door hinge
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Install the door
hinge on the
opposite side Install the door
strike and two
fill screws

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Slide 14 - Door Service
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Remove screws
around the perimeter
of inner panel
The gasket can be
changed at this point
The door
glass lifts out
Remove
inner panel
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To remove the outer door
shield, release the locking
tabs as you force the shield
out of the door panel
Note: There was a change to the door @ series 11. The diameter of the door glass is 7mm
larger than series 10

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Slide 17 - 9700 Controls
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9700 Dryer Options
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9700 Base Cycles

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Slide 20 - Light Bulb
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The light bulb must
be changed from
the inside of the
tub. Remove lens
screw and cover
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The 10 Watt 120 VAC rated bulb unscrews from the socket

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Slide 23 - Removing the Top
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Remove 2 screws
Lift the rear of the top panel and pull back
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The slot in the top panel slides
around the base of the screw head
securing the top to the cabinet

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Slide 26 - Replacing a Drum Baffle
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There are four screws
securing each baffle in place.
The screws can be found at
the seams in the sound
dampening material
Slide 28 - Replacing a Drum Baffle
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Remove the two
screws securing the
control board to the
cabinet. Disconnect
the black and white
connectors.

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Insert one screw into control
housing to secure it out of
the way.
Remove the four screws
securing the console to the
back guard
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Roll the console back as you lift the
bottom up and in. There are 4
plastic tabs on the bottom of the
console that align with slots in the
top of the front panel. Remove the
console assembly and set aside

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Slide 32 – Removing the Front Panel
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Remove four screws across
the top of the front panel
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Remove two screws located at the bottom of the door
Pull the front panel forward and unplug the light harness

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Lift the front panel off the
three tabs across the
bottom and remove
Slide 36 – Component Location
Motor/Blower
Assembly
Heating
Element
Light Bulb
Assembly
Safety
Thermostat &
Thermistor
Sensor Bars
Filter

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Slide 37- Safety Thermostat and Thermistor
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Thermistor
Resistance - 10,000 ohms @77F
Increases with temp increase
TH1 Thermostat 185F
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The machine control monitors the change in the
Thermistor resistance caused by an increase in
temperature to control the operating temperature
TH1 thermostat is a normally closed switch that opens due to excessive duct
temperature. If TH1 opens, the motor and heating element are de-energized
TH1 Thermistor

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ThermistorTH1
The thermistor
resistance should be
approximately 10,000
OHMS @ 77F and
increase with a
temperature rise
A resistance check across
TH1 thermostat should
indicate a closed switch
Slide 41 - Removing the Heating Element
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TH2
Thermostat
Hi-Limit
TH3
Thermostat
Safety
Heating
Element Heater Assembly
viewed from above

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Remove screw, rotate heater assembly and pull out
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As you remove the heater
assembly unplug the wires on the
heating element and safety stats