Maytag MLG32PD3- Manuals

Table of Contents SECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................................... 3 A. Recieving and Handling ............................................................................................................... 3B. Safety Precautions ...........

3 SECTION I IMPORTANT INFORMATION A. RECEIVING and HANDLING The dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and top cover (oroptional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and packaging, and woodenskid should be visually i...

4 B. 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 p...

5 WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or similarly textured rubberlike materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) maydamage plastics or rubber and also may be a fire hazard. 7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of ...

6 SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice orobligation.

7 MLG32PD3 M AXIMUM C APACITY (D RY W EIGHT ) 30 lbs.* 13.6 kg B ASK ET (T UMBLER ) D IAMETER 27- 1/4" 69.21 cm B ASK ET (T UMBLER ) D EPTH 30" 76.2 cm B ASK ET (T UMBLER ) V O LUME (P ER B ASK ET [T UMBLER ]) 10.1 cu. ft.* 28.3 cu. m. B ASK ET (T UMBLER ) M O TO R (P ER B ASK ET [T UMBLER ]...

8 SECTION III INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1- LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or AN...

1 0 C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of 12-inches (30.48 cm) - (18-inches [45.72 cm] or more is recommended for ease of installation, maintenance, andservice) - above the dryer’s outer top, except along ...

1 2 E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS Exhaust duct work should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Improperly sized duct work will create excessive back pressure which results in slow drying, increased use of energy, overheating of the dryer,and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) ...

1 3 NOTE: When the exhaust duct work passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustiblematerials, the opening must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger than the duct ( ALL the way around). The duct must be centered within this opening. To protect the outside end of the horizontal duct work from the...

1 4 2. Multiple Dryer (Common) Venting If it is not feasible to provide separate exhaust ducts for each dryer, ducts from individual dryers may bechanneled into a common main duct. The individual ducts should enter the bottom or side of the main ductat an angle not more than 45º in the direction of ...

1 6 F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 1. Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and competent electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulationsor codes. In the absence of ...

1 8 * AWG Stranded Type Wire for individual lengths less than 100 feet (30.48 meters). NOTE: Contact factory for electrical information not listed. NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice orobligation. Providing local codes permit, power to ...

1 9 G. GAS INFORMATION It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of suchcodes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and wo...

2 0 2. Technical Gas Data a . Gas Specifications * Measured at gas valve pressure tap when the gas valve is on.** For elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 meters). W.C. = Water Column in inches. N.P.T. = National Pipe Thread. b. Natural Gas Regulation is controlled by each gas valve’s internal regulator...

2 1 The dryer is provided with a 3/4” N.P.T. inlet pipe connection at the upper right hand corner (when viewedfrom the rear) of each dryer. It is recommended that a gas shutoff valve be provided to the gas supply lineof each dryer for ease of servicing. The size of the main gas supply line (header) ...

2 2 WARNING: Test ALL connections for leaks by brushing on a soapy water solution (liquid detergent works well). WARNING: NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A FLAME!!! It is important that gas pressure regulators meet applicable pressure requirements and that gas meters berated for the total amount of applia...

2 3 NOTE: The dryer can be stopped at any time by opening the main door. To restart dryer, shut themain door and press desired fabric setting. 4) Open main door to stop the dryer, and change to a different fabric setting. Repeat this procedure, until ALL fabric selections have been tested. This will...

2 4 3. Make a complete operational check of ALL the operating controls to ensure that the timing is correct and that the temperatures are set properly. 4. Make a complete operational check of ALL safety-related circuits (i.e., door switches, hi-limit thermostats, sail switches, basket (tumbler) safe...

2 5 SECTION IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. STARTING THE DRYER The dryer is available for use when the appropriate side of the microprocessor display reads “0 minutes” and theamount needed to start the dryer (i.e., “25”). Once the load has been put into the dryer and the main door isclosed, start the d...

2 6 SECTION V SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION A. SERVICE 1. Only properly trained or competent technicians should service the dryer. If service is required, contact the distributor from whom the equipment was purchased. If the distributor cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact the Maytag Company for a...

2 7 SECTION VI WARRANTY INFORMATION A. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S) 1. Before any dryer leaves the manufacturer, a warranty card is affixed to the glass of the main door. These warranty cards are intended to serve the customer as a record installation date of that specific dryerso as to extend the cus...

2 8 SECTION VII ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A. CLEANING A program or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the duct work system. The frequency of cleaning can best be determinedfrom experience at each loca...

2 9 90 DAYS Remove lint from the motor air vents and surrounding area. IMPORTANT: Lint accumulation will restrict the airflow over the motors, causing overheatingand irreparable motor damage. Motor failure due to lint accumulation willVOID THE WARRANTY. Remove lint accumulation from around the openi...

3 1 SECTION VIII DRYER DATA LABEL INFORMATION A. DATA LABEL LOCATION The dryer data label is located in the upper basket (tumbler) gas train area (left middle section of dryer) as shownin the photo below .

3 4 SECTION IX PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Theory Of Operation: Start the drying cycle. When the gasburner ignites within the chosen trial forignition time (6-seconds), the flame sensordetects gas burner flame and signals theD S I m o d u l e t o k e e p t h e g a s v a ...