Maytag MDG50PCC User Manual

MDG50PCC Installation Manual

50 lb Single Pocket / Phase 7 / Coin

WARNING: For your safety the information
in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion and
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.

— WHA T T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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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 .

A VERTISSEMENT : 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:

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Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.

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Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur . Ne
pas vous servir des téléphones se
trouvant dans le bâtiment.

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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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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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.

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 .

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.

IMPORTANT

For your convenience, log the following information:

DATE OF PURCHASE _________________________________________________________ MODEL NO. _________________

DEALER’S NAME _________________________________________________________________________________________

MDG50PCC

SERIAL NUMBER(S) ______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

For replacement parts, contact the dealer from which the dryer was purchased or contact:

Maytag Co.

Benton Harbor , MI

1-800-662-3587

“IMPORT ANT NO TE T O PURCHASER”

Information must be obtained from your local gas supplier on the
instructions to be followed if the user smells gas. These instructions
must be posted in a prominent location near the dryer .

St ate 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

YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPL Y AND THE GAS
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

(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.

“Caution: Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing
controls. W iring 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.»

CAUTION

DR YERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNA TTENDED WHILE IN OPERA TION.

WARNING

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLA Y ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).
CHILDREN

SHOULD BE SUPER VISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERA TION.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT DR Y MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.
DO NOT USE DR YER IN THE PRESENCE OF DR Y CLEANING FUMES.

WARNING

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or
heat safety circuit ever be disabled.

WARNING

The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service
panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESUL T .

WARNING

DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERA TED WITHOUT THE LINT FIL TER/SCREEN IN
PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.

Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it

The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.

will be exposed to water or weather.

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 .................................................................................................................. 2

SECTION II

SPECIFICA TIONS.............................................................................................................................. 4

SECTION III

INST ALLA TION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 6

A. Unpacking/Setting Up............................................................................................................................. 6

B. Location Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 6

C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements .............................................................................................................. 7

D. Fresh Air Supply Requirements.............................................................................................................. 8

E. Exhaust Requirements............................................................................................................................ 9

F. Electrical Information ........................................................................................................................... 12

G. Gas Information .................................................................................................................................... 14

H. Preparation for Operation/Start-Up...................................................................................................... 17

I. Preoperational Tests ............................................................................................................................. 18

J. Preoperational Instructions................................................................................................................... 19

K. Shutdown Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 19

SECTION IV

SERVICE/PAR TS INFORMA TION ............................................................................................... 20

A. Service ..................................................................................................................................................20

B. Parts ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

SECTION V

WARRANTY INFORMA TION....................................................................................................... 21

A. Returning Warranty Cards ................................................................................................................... 21

B. Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 21

SECTION VI

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................... 22

A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 22

B. Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 23

C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................ 23

D. Lint Drawer Removal........................................................................................................................... 24

SECTION VII

DA T A LABEL INFORMA TION...................................................................................................... 25

SECTION VIII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK

OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS........................................................................................... 26

SECTION IX

MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 28

SECTION I

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 panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD 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 and 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 of

e. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’ s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

f. If you

4. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.

5. Dryers 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 be dried in it.

cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

ALL occupants.

WARNING: 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 RESUL T.

WARNING: DO NOT dry rags or articles coated or contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint,

or wax. EXPLOSION COULD RESUL T.

WARNING: DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents will create a

fire hazard.

WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or

similarly textured rubber materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage
plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard.

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7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust ductwork,

and area around the back of the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined
from experience at each location.

WARNING: The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust ductwork can create a potential 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: Failure to electrically ground the dryer properly will VOID THE WARRANTY.

9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or heat safety circuit

ever be disabled.

W ARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESUL T SHOULD THE DRYER

DOOR SWITCH, LINT DRA WER SWITCH, OR HEAT SAFETY CIRCUIT
EVER BE DISABLED.

10. This dryer is not to 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: Articles left in the dryer after the drying and cooling cycles have been completed can

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 dryer must not be operated with a load less

than sixty-six percent (66%) 33 lb (14.96 kg) of its rated capacity.

W ARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPL Y

AND THE GAS SUPPL Y OR THE STEAM SUPPL Y BEFORE ANY COVERS
OR GUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW
ACCESS FOR CLEANING , ADJUSTING, INSTALLA TION, OR TESTING OF
ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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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SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS

MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 50 lbs
BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER 32-3/4”
BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH 37-1/2”
BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR 3/4 hp
DOOR OPE NING (DIAMETER) 21-1/2”
BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME 18.3 cu ft
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 10/20
DRYERS PER 45’/48’ TRUCK 24/26

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120v 1ø 60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 651 lbs
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 700 lbs
HEAT INPUT 150,000 Btu/hr

Gas

AIRFLOW 750 cfm
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1/2” M.N.P.T.*

22.7 kg

83.2 cm

95.3 cm

0.560 kW

54.61 cm

0.518 cu m

295.3 kg

317.7 kg

37,800 kcal/hr

21 cmm

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 3/29/04
* Size of piping to dryer varies with installation conditions. Contact factory for assistance.

NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or

obligation.

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SPECIFICA TIONS – GAS ONL Y

NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or

obligation.

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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 S tandards: ANSI Z223.1­LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical
Code) or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91
(Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General
Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION
(for Electrical Connections).

A. UNPACKING/SETTING UP

Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and optional shipping box) from dryer.

IMPORTANT : Dryer must be transported and handled in an upright position at ALL times.

The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed. T o unskid
the dryer, locate and remove the four (4) bolts securing the base of the dryer to the wooden skid. Two (2) are
at the rear base (remove the back panel for access), and two (2) are located in the bottom of the lint chamber.
To remove the two (2) bolts located in the lint chamber area, remove the lint drawer.

With the skid removed, to make it easier to slide the dryer into its final position, slightly lower
leveling legs, so that the dryer will slide on the legs instead of the base frame.

Leveling Dryer

The dryer is equipped with four (4) leveling legs, one (1) at each corner of the base. Two (2) are located at the
rear of the dryer base, and two (2) are located in the lint chamber (coop). To increase bearing life and improve
efficiency, the dryer should be tilted slightly to the rear.

ALL four (4)

B. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such
codes or ordinances the location must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST
EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1­M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and
Gas Plumbing).

1. The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of supporting its weight. Carpeting must be
removed from the floor area that the dryer is to rest on.

IMPORTANT : “The dryer must be installed on noncombustible floors only.”

2. The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

3. The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations.

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4. Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply

Requirements in

5. Clearance provisions must be made from combustible construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer

Enclosure Requirements in

6. Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for servicing and for operation as noted in this manual

(refer to Dryer Enclosure Requirements in

7. The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct connection to the outside as noted in this manual

(refer to Exhaust Requirements in Section E).

8. Dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust venting can be achieved as noted in this manual

(refer to Exhaust Requirements in

Section D).

Section C).

Section C).

Section E).

IMPORTANT : Dryer should be located where a minimum amount of exhaust duct will be necessary.

9. The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber.

CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6

months, inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup.

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).

C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials. A minimum of 12-inches (30.48 cm)
above the dryer’s outer top is required, except along the front of the dryer. (18-inches [45.72 cm] or more is
recommended for ease of installation, maintenance, and service.) The bulkhead facing, along the front of the
dryer, will require a 1-inch (2.54 cm) clearance from the outer top. The bulkhead header may be a minimum of
4-inches (10.16 cm) above the dryer’s outer top and must not extend more than 4-inches (10.16 cm) to the rear .

NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control door.

NOTE: W ith the exception of the floor, clearances shown are for combustible construction.

X = 12-inch (30.48 cm) minimum, 24-inches (60.96 cm) is suggested for ease of maintenance.
* 1-inch (2.54 cm) maximum for electric dryers.

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