American Dryer MLG32PDB User Manual
MLG32PDB Installation Manual
30 lb Stacked Model
RETAIN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Part No. 113062 -17
Dryer Safety
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.
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All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:
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▲ DANGER
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
immediately
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▲ WARNING
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.
■ It is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer’s use in the event the customer
smells gas. This information should be obtained from your gas supplier.
■ Post the following warning in a prominent location.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
● Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
● 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.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni d’autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien suivre
les instructions données dans cette notice pour
réduire au minimum le risque d’incendie ou
d’explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage
matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
– Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence
ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables à proximité de cet appareil
ou de tout autre appareil.
– QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE
ODEUR DE GAZ:
● Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.
● Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur; Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans
le bâtiment.
● Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la zone.
● Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur
de gaz depuis un voisin. Suivez les
instructions du fournisseur.
● Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service des incendies.
– L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés
par un installateur ou un service d’entretien
qualifié ou par le fournisseur de gaz.
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WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
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.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
■ 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, 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 install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or
attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in this installation manual 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 every third load to fourth.
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
■ The interior of the dryer and exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel.
■ See installation instructions for grounding
requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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Important Information ________________
IMPORTANT: A means of restraint must be used to prevent
straining of the gas supply when the dryer is moved.
An external means of power removal (disconnect device)
must be provided by the installer.
“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 or service panels
removed. Personal injury or fire could result.
The wiring diagram for the dryer is located
behind the front control panel on the right
side.
List of Acronyms _______________________
Table of Contents ________
Important Information ............................................... 5
Receiving and Handling ........................................... 5
Safety Precautions ................................................. 5
Specifications ............................................................ 7
Installation Procedures ............................................. 8
Unpacking/Setting Up ............................................. 8
Location of the Dryer ............................................... 8
Dryer Enclosure Requirements ............................... 9
Fresh Air Supply Requirements .............................. 9
Exhaust Requirements ........................................... 9
Electrical Information ............................................. 11
Gas Information .................................................... 12
Preparation for Operation ...................................... 14
Preoperational Test ............................................... 14
Shutdown Instructions .......................................... 15
Operating Instructions ............................................. 15
Starting the Dryer .................................................. 15
AWG American Wire Gauge
DSI Direct Spark Ignition
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
in wc Inches of Water Column
L.E.D. Light Emitting Diode
L.P. Liquid Propane
OSHA Occupational Safety And Health Administration
UL Underwriters Laboratory
Service/Parts Information ...................................... 15
Service .................................................................. 15
Parts ..................................................................... 15
Warranty Information .............................................. 15
Returning Warranty Cards..................................... 15
Warranty ............................................................... 15
Routine Maintenance .............................................. 16
Cleaning ............................................................... 16
Adjustments ......................................................... 16
Lubrication ............................................................ 16
Dryer Data Label Information ................................ 17
Data Label Location .............................................. 17
Data Label ............................................................ 17
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Important Information ________________
Receiving and 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 packaging, and wooden skid should be visually
inspected for shipping damage. If any damage is noticed,
inspect further before delivering carrier leaves.
Dryers damaged in shipment:
All dryers should be inspected upon receipt and before they
are signed for.
If there is suspected damage or actual damage, the trucker’s
receipt should be so noted.
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.
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 or parts damaged in transit cannot be claimed under
warranty.
Freight claims are the responsibility of the consignee, and
all claims must be filed at the receiving end. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for freight claims or damages.
IMPORTANT: The tumbler section of the dryer must be
transported and handled in an upright position at all times.
Safety Precautions
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▲ WARNING
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.
Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
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 gas supplier.
Dryers must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Although this dryer is a very versatile dryer, there are some
articles that, due to fabric composition or cleaning method,
should not be dried in it.
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▲ WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Dry only water washed fabrics. Do not dry articles
spotted or washed in dry cleaning solvents, a
combustible detergent, or “all purpose” cleaner.
Explosion could result.
Do not dry rags or articles coated or contaminated
with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint, or wax.
Explosion could result.
Do not dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or
flammable solvents will create a fire hazard.
Do not use heat for drying articles that contain
plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or similarly textured
rubber materials. Drying in a heated tumbler may
damage plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard.
A program should be established for the inspection and
Fire Hazard
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.
The dryer must never be operated with any of the
back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed.
Personal injury or fire could result.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Purchaser or 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.
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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.
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▲ WARNING
Fire Hazard
The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust
ductwork can create a potential fire hazard.
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: Failure to do so will void the warranty.
Under no circumstances should the dryer door switches, lint
door switches, or heat safety circuits ever be disabled.
For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the
dryer must not be operated with a load less than sixty-six
percent (66%), 19.8 lb (9.07 kg) of its rated capacity.
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▲ WARNING
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▲ WARNING
Fire Hazard
Personal injury or fire could result.
This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning
solvents or fumes.
Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle
has been completed.
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▲ WARNING
Fire Hazard
Articles left in the dryer after the drying and cooling
cycles have been completed can create a fire
hazard.
Read and follow all caution and direction labels attached to
the dryer.
Dryer must not be installed in an area where it will be exposed
to water or weather.
Electrical Shock Hazard
You must disconnect and lockout the electric supply
and the gas 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 standards.
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).
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▲ WARNING
Fire Hazard
Dryer must never be operated with the lint filter or
screen not in place, even if an external lint
collection system is used.
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