Maytag W10088778A User manual

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◆ TABLE OF CONTENTS ◆
DRYER SAFETY .....................................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ........................................5
TOOLS AND PARTS..........................................................5
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ...........................................5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...........................................7
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS..........................................7
VENTING REQUIREMENTS...............................................9
PLAN VENT SYSTEM .......................................................10
INSTALL VENT SYSTEM...................................................11
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS................................................12
MAKE GAS CONNECTION .............................................12
CONNECT VENT.............................................................13
LEVEL DRYER...................................................................13
REVERSE DOOR SWING.................................................13
COMPLETE INSTALLATION............................................15
DRYER USE .........................................................................16
STARTING YOUR DRYER................................................16
STOPPING, PAUSING OR RESTARTING ........................17
DRYING AND CYCLE TIPS..............................................17
STATUS LIG TS ..............................................................18
CYCLES ............................................................................18
MODIFIERS......................................................................19
OPTIONS.........................................................................20
END OF CYCLE SIGNAL..................................................20
C ANGING CYCLES, MODIFIERS AND OPTIONS........20
DRYING RACK OPTION .................................................21
DRYER CARE ......................................................................22
CLEANING T E DRYER LOCATION...............................22
CLEANING T E LINT SCREEN........................................22
CLEANING T E DRYER INTERIOR .................................23
REMOVING ACCUMULATED LINT................................23
VACATION AND MOVING CARE ..................................23
C ANGING T E DRUM LIG T.....................................23
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................24
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ..................................................26
WARRANTY .......................................................................27
◆ ÍNDICE ◆
SEGURIDAD DE LA SECADORA ....................................... 28
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN ............................... 3
ERRAMIENTAS Y PIEZAS.............................................. 30
REQUISITOS DE UBICACIÓN ....................................... 30
REQUISITOS ELÉCTRICOS.............................................. 32
REQUISITOS DEL SUMINISTRO DE GAS....................... 33
REQUISITOS DE VENTILACIÓN..................................... 34
PLANIFICACIÓN DEL SISTEMA DE VENTILACIÓN ....... 35
INSTALACIÓN DEL SISTEMA DE VENTILACIÓN........... 37
INSTALACIÓN DE LAS PATAS NIVELADORAS.............. 37
CONEXIÓN DEL SUMINISTRO DE GAS ........................ 38
CONEXIÓN DEL DUCTO DE ESCAPE............................ 38
NIVELACIÓN DE LA SECADORA ................................... 38
CÓMO INVERTIR EL CIERRE DE LA PUERTA................. 39
COMPLETE LA INSTALACIÓN........................................ 41
USO DE LA SECADORA .................................................... 41
PUESTA EN MARC A DE LA SECADORA ..................... 42
CÓMO DETENER, PAUSAR Y VOLVER A PONER
EN MARC A................................................................... 43
SUGERENCIAS DE CICLOS Y SECADO.......................... 43
LUCES DE ESTADO......................................................... 44
CICLOS ........................................................................... 44
MODIFICADORES .......................................................... 45
OPCIONES...................................................................... 46
SEÑAL DE FIN DE CICLO (END OF CYCLE SIGNAL) ..... 46
CAMBIO DE CICLOS, MODIFICADORES Y
OPCIONES...................................................................... 47
OPCIÓN DE ESTANTE DE SECADO............................... 47
CUIDADO DE LA SECADORA .......................................... 48
LIMPIEZA DEL LUGAR DONDE ESTÁ LA SECADORA... 48
LIMPIEZA DEL FILTRO DE PELUSA ................................ 48
LIMPIEZA DEL INTERIOR DE LA SECADORA ................ 49
ELIMINACIÓN DE PELUSA ACUMULADA .................... 49
CUIDADO DURANTE LAS VACACIONES Y
MUDANZAS ................................................................... 49
CAMBIO DE LA LUZ DEL TAMBOR............................... 49
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS ............................................ 5
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO ........................................ 52
GARANTÍA ........................................................................ 53
◆ TABLE DES MATIÈRES ◆
SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..............................................54
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ..................................56
OUTILLAGE ET PIÈCES....................................................56
EXIGENCES D’EMPLACEMENT .......................................56
SPÉCIFICATIONS ÉLECTRIQUES.....................................58
ALIMENTATION EN GAZ................................................59
EXIGENCES CONCERNANT L'ÉVACUATION ................60
PLANIFICATION DU SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION...........61
INSTALLATION DU SYSTÈME D’ÉVACUATION ............63
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT...............63
RACCORDEMENT AU GAZ............................................63
RACCORDEMENT DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION...... 64
RÉGLAGE DE L'APLOMB DE LA SÉC EUSE...................64
INVERSION DU SENS D'OUVERTURE DE LA PORTE....64
AC EVER L’INSTALLATION ...........................................66
UTILISATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE .......................................67
MISE EN MARC E DE LA SÉC EUSE .............................68
ARRÊT, PAUSE OU REMISE EN MARC E.......................69
CONSEILS POUR LE SÉC AGE ET LES
PROGRAMMES ...............................................................69
TÉMOINS LUMINEUX.....................................................70
PROGRAMMES ...............................................................70
MODIFICATEURS............................................................71
OPTIONS.........................................................................72
SIGNAL DE FIN DE PROGRAMME .................................72
C ANGEMENT DES PROGRAMMES,
MODIFICATEURS ET OPTIONS......................................73
OPTION DE GRILLE DE SÉC AGE .................................73
ENTRETIEN DE LA SÉCHEUSE ...........................................74
NETTOYAGE DE L'EMPLACEMENT DE LA
SÉC EUSE .......................................................................74
NETTOYAGE DU FILTRE À C ARPIE .............................74
NETTOYAGE DE L’INTÉRIEUR DE LA SÉC EUSE...........75
RETRAIT DE LA C ARPIE ACCUMULÉE.........................75
PRÉCAUTIONS À PRENDRE POUR LES
VACANCES ET AVANT UN DÉMÉNAGEMENT..............75
C ANGEMENT DE L’AMPOULE D’ÉCLAIRAGE
DU TAMBOUR................................................................75
DÉPANNAGE .....................................................................76
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE .................................................78
GARANTIE .........................................................................79

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◆ DRYER SAFETY ◆
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
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 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.
•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.
•Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

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In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
WARNING:
■ Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to
a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
■ Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-
cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is
used near children.
■ Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the drying compartment.
■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ Clean lint screen before or after each load.
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust,
and dirt.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.

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◆ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ◆
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the
instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and
venting, and read “Electrical Requirements,” “Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting
Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that may be ordered by
calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For information on ordering, please
refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual. You may also contact the dealer
from whom you purchased your dryer.
■Mobile home installation kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.
■Metal exhaust system hardware.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
You will need
■A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.”
■A separate 30-amp circuit.
■A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See
“Electrical Requirements.”
■A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). The
combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.
■A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At lower temperatures, the dryer
might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in
garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
■8" or 10" pipe wrench
■8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas
connections)
■Flat-blade screwdriver
■Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
■Level
■¼" nut driver or socket
wrench
■Knife
■Vent clamps
■Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
■Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
■Pliers
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested
for spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be
considered for the following reasons:
■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings.
■Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
■For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom
of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
■Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
■Additional spacing is required if you exhaust out the rear of the dryer to either the right or
left side.
*Required spacing
Mobile home - Additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the
Manufactured ome Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile ome Construction and Safety, Title 24, UD Part 280) or
Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 M .
Mobile home installations require:
■Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.
■Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See “Tools and Parts” section for
information on ordering.
■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer.
The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
43½"
(110.5 cm)
*29¼"
(74.3 cm)
22¼"
(56.5 cm)
29"
(73.7 cm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
ABC
18"*
(45.7 cm)
1"
(2.5 cm)
29"
(73.7 cm) 1"
(2.5 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
14" max.*
(35.6
cm)
29¼"
(74.3 cm) 5"
(12.7 cm)
48 in. *
(310 cm )
2
2
24 in. *
(155 cm )
2
2
3"*
(7.6 cm)
3"*
(7.6 cm)

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
■120 Volt, 60 z., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay
fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Gas Type
Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-certified by CSA International for
LP (propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion.
■Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in your home. Burner
information is located on the rating plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information
does not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone
numbers referenced on the front page of this manual.
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the model/serial
rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting your gas company. For information
on ordering an LP conversion kit, please refer to the “Assistance or Service” section of this
manual. Ask for Part Number 49572.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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Gas Supply Line:
■Must include ¹⁄₈" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection,
immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer (see illustration).
■¹⁄₂" IPS pipe is recommended.
■³⁄₈" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if
local codes and gas supplier permit.
■If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
■³⁄₈" flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and ³⁄₈" approved tubing.
■Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting.
■If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, ³⁄₈" LP compatible copper tubing can be
used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used. Do not use
TEFLON®† tape.
■Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer
in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual manual
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer. The location should be
easy to reach for opening and closing.
Gas supply connection requirements
■Use an elbow and a ³⁄₈" flare x ³⁄₈" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector
and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking.
■Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON®† tape.
■This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector
that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or
CSA 6.10.
Burner Input Requirements:
Elevations above 1 , ft (3, 48 m):
■When installed above 10,000 ft (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating shown
on the model/serial number plate is required for each 1,000 ft (305 m) increase in
elevation.
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
■The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing
at pressures greater than ½ psi.
Dryer Gas Pipe
■The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a ³⁄₈" male pipe thread.
A. ³⁄₈ " flexible gas connector
B.
³⁄₈ " pipe to flare adapter fitting
C.
¹⁄₈ " NP minimum plugged tapping
D. ½" NP gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
A
B
E
D
C
A. ³⁄₈" NP dryer pipe
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.
A
2"
(5.1 cm)
³⁄₄"
(1.9 cm)

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VENTING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EX AUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling or a
concealed space of a building.
If using an existing vent system
■Clean lint from the entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint.
■Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent.
■Review Vent system chart. Modify existing vent system if necessary to achieve the best
drying performance.
If this is a new vent system
Vent material
■Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
■4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used.
Vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Maytag Services. For more
information, see the “Assistance or Service” section of this manual.
Rigid metal vent
■For best drying performance, rigid metal vents are recommended.
■Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent
■Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning.
■Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final
location.
■Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in
reduced airflow and poor performance.
■Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or floors.
Elbows
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps
■Use clamps to seal all joints.
■Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices
that extend into the interior of the duct. Do not use duct tape.
4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
4"
10.2 cm
Good Better
Clamp

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Exhaust
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
■An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home.
■Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be in
the path of the exhaust (such as flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
■Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
PLAN VENT SYSTEM
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible metal vent
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
4"
(10.2 cm)
4"
(10.2 cm)
B
A
4"
(10.2 cm)
2½"
(6.4 cm)
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
A.Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
A
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H