Maytag MLG32PDA User Manual

MLG32PDA

30 lb. Stacked Model

Installation/Operators Manual

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 vapor

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

WHAT DO YOU 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.

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RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

ADC Part No. 113030

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future Reference

American Dryer Corporation products embody 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 properly licensed technicians should service this equipment.

OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment or specified in the installation/operator's

manual included with the dryer.

WARNING:

WARNING: The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or

We have tried to make this manual as complete as possible and hope you will find it useful. ADC 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.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the door switch or the heat circuit devices

ever be disabled.

service panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.

Important

For your convenience, log the following information:

DATE OF PURCHASE MODEL NO.

DISTRIBUT ORS NAME

Seria l Nu mber (s)

MLG32PDA _ _

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

Maytag

403 West Fourth St North

Newton, Iowa 50208

[phone]

IMPORTANT NOTE TO 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.

IMPORTANT

YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC

SUPPLY 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. WIRING ERRORS CAN CAUSE IMPROPER AND DANGER-

OUS OPERATION.

VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING.

CAUTION

DRYER(S) SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN

OPERATION.

WARNING

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR

THE DRYER(S).

CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYER(S) IN

OPERATION.

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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE

VAPOR AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER

APPLIANCE

DO NOT DRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.

DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.

.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the

equipment and/or specified in the installation/operator's manual included with

the dryer.

Dryer(s) must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to

water and/or weather.

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

Table of Contents

SECTION I

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...............................................................................

A. RECEIVING and HANDLING ....................................................................................................... 3

B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................. 4

SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................

SECTION III

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ...........................................................................

A. UNPACKING/SETTING UP .......................................................................................................... 8

B. LOCATION OF THE DRYER ........................................................................................................ 9

C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 10

D. FRESH AIR SUPPLY .................................................................................................................... 10

E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 12

F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 16

G. GAS INFORMATION .................................................................................................................. 19

H. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION ............................................................................................. 22

I. PREOPERATIONAL TESTS ........................................................................................................ 22

J. SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. 24

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SECTION IV

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................

A. STARTING THE DRYER .............................................................................................................. 25

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SECTION V

SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ......................................................................

A. SERVICE ...................................................................................................................................... 26

B. PARTS........................................................................................................................................... 26

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SECTION VI

WARRANTY INFORMATION ..............................................................................

A. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S)......................................................................................... 27

B. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................ 27

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SECTION VII

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................

A. CLEANING .................................................................................................................................. 28

B. ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 30

C. LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................. 30

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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 (or

optional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and/or packaging, and

wooden skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. If any damage whatsoever is noticed, inspect

further before delivering carrier leaves.

Dryers Damaged in Shipment:

1.

ALL dryers should be inspected upon receipt and before they are signed for.

2. If there is suspected damage or actual damage, the trucker's receipt should be so noted.

3. 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.

4. 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/parts damaged in transit cannot be claimed under warranty.

5. Freight claims are the responsibility of the consignee, and

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.

ALL claims must be filed at the receiving end.

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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 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/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 cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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

5. Dryer(s) must be exhausted to the outdoors.

6. Although this dryer is a very versatile machine, there are some articles that, due to fabric composition or

cleaning method, should not be dried in it.

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 RESULT.

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

paint, or wax. EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.

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

a fire hazard.

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

similarly textured rubber-like materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may

damage plastics or rubber and also may be a fire hazard.

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

duct work, and inside 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 duct work 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 Electric 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.

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

ever be disabled.

WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.

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.

WARNING: 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 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.

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SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS

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MLG32PDA

Ma ximum Ca pac ity (dry weight) 30 lbs

Basket (Tumbler) Diameter 27-1/4"

Basket (Tumbler) Depth 30"

Basket (Tumbler) Volume (per

10.1 cu.ft.

Basket)

Basket (Tumbler) Motor (2 Places) 1/2 HP

Door Opening - Diameter (2 Places) 21-1/2"

Airflow (per Basket) 400 cfm

Heat Input (Total for Both Baskets) 144,000 btu/hr

Gas Inlet Size 3/4"

Exhaust Duct Outlet 8"

Approximate Weight (uncrated) 850 lbs

Approximate Weight (crated) 880 lbs

Electric Requirements (per Tumbler) 120 Volt, 1 Phase, 9 amp

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

notice or obligation.

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