Maytag SDG3606AWW, SDG5401AWW, SDG4606AWW, SDG5701AWQ, SDG2606AWW Installation Instructions
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Stainless Steel
or Hard Pipe
Gas Connector
Teflon Tape or
Joint Compound
Duct Tape
Wrench
Screw
Drivers
Level
Installation
Instructions
Gas Dryer
Keep instructions for future reference.
Be sure manual stays with dryer.
1
REMOVE PARTS
AND CLEAN
DRYER DRUM
Wipe drum with clean rag and soap
diluted in warm water to remove
any oil used in manufacturing. Make
a paste of laundry detergent and
clean drum if necessary.
To reverse the direction that the
door opens, see the User’s Guide.
®
Optional Kits
Kits are available at extra cost
through your Maytag dealer or
Maytag Customer Assistance at
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002 Canada
1-800-688-2080 TTY USA Only
Directional Exhaust Kit
DK1 Sales Accessory (Directional
Exhaust Kit #528P3).
Flexible Metal Vent Kit
Exhausting the dryer in hard-toreach locations can be accomplished by installing Kit # 521P3.
Manufactured (Mobile) Home
Installation Kit
Manufactured home anchor Kit
#526P3.
Propane Gas Conversion Kit
LPK1 Sales Accessory
(L.P./ Propane Kit # 649P3).
Questions?
See the User’s Guide or
call Maytag Appliances
Sales Company
1-800-688-9900 USA
1-800-688-2002
Canada
1-800-688-2080
TTY USA Only
You'll Need a Few Things Before You Begin
Part No. 40136401 Printed in U.S.A. 11/01
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2
CONNECT DRYER
TO EXHAUST
SYSTEM
Secure all joints with clamps or duct
tape. DO NOT use sheet metal
screws or other fastening means
which extend into the duct to attach
exhaust pipe joints. They could
catch lint and reduce the efficiency
of the exhaust system.
IMPORTANT: Keep exhaust duct
as short as possible.
Be sure old ducts are clean before
installing your new dryer.
To prevent backdraft when dryer is
not in operation, outer end of
exhaust pipe must have a weather
hood with hinged dampers (obtain
locally).
Weather hood should be installed at
least 12" (30.5 cm) above the
ground. Higher clearances may be
necessary in areas where heavy
snowfall can occur.
No extra system length consideration is necessary when exhausting
through the roof. Use MAXIMUM
EXHAUST LENGTH table to calculate system length. Use a roof cap
that provides air flow equal to
weather hood.
Exhaust Directions
Dryer can be exhausted to the outdoors through the back, right, or
bottom of the dryer. Gas dryers
cannot be vented out the left side
because of the burner housing.
Dryer is shipped from factory ready
for rear exhaust. No kits required.
To exhaust dryer through sides or
bottom, install a DK1 Sales
Accessory (Directional Exhaust Kit
528P3). Available as optional equipment at extra cost.
Exhaust System Materials
Exhaust duct must be four inches
(10.2 cm) in diameter without
obstructions. Rigid metal duct is
recommended. Non-combustible
semirigid flexible metal duct is
acceptable.
DO NOT use plastic pipe, foil pipe,
or flexible plastic pipe, because it
contributes to poor drying performance and collects lint, which can
lead to a fire hazard. To identify
flexible foil or plastic duct, pinch the
coils of the duct between your fingers. If the coils can be brought
together, do not use the duct.
Flexible Foil
Maximum Exhaust Length
Rigid Metal Duct
Number of Weather Hood Weather Hood
90° Elbows 4-inch Opening 2
1
⁄2-inch Opening
0 44 feet (13.4 m) 34 feet (10.4 m)
1 34 feet (10.4 m) 26 feet (7.9 m)
2 26 feet (7.9 m) 20 feet (6.1 m)
3 20 feet (6.1 m) 14 feet (4.3 m)
Flexible Metal Duct
Number of Weather Hood Weather Hood
90° Elbows 4-inch Opening 2
1
⁄2-inch Opening
0 24 feet (7.3 m) 20 feet (6.1 m)
1 20 feet (6.1 m) 16 feet (4.9 m)
2 16 feet (4.9 m) 12 feet (3.7 m)
3 12 feet (3.7 m) 8 feet (2.4 m)
4" (10,16 cm)
4" (10,16 cm)
2-1/2" (6,35 cm)
Recommended Weather Hood
Recommended for
Short Runs Only
Rigid Metal Semirigid Metal
Use
Do Not Use
Plastic
3
3
CONNECT GAS
SUPPLY
L.P./Propane
DO NOT connect dryer to
L.P./Propane gas service without
converting the gas valve. An LPK1
Sales Accessory L.P./Propane Gas
Conversion Kit 649P3 must be
installed.
Test for Gas Leaks
After final gas connection is made,
turn on manual gas
valve and test all
connections in gas supply piping for
gas leaks. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Place soap suds on connections.
2. If bubbles appear, a leak is present. Shut off gas supply valve.
3. Tighten joint if leak is at factory
fitting.
• If leak is not at factory fitting,
unscrew, apply more joint
compound, and tighten to correct leak.
4. Retest connection for leak after
tightening or adding joint
compound.
• Retest any connections that
were disturbed.
Connect gas supply to dryer using a
new stainless steel flexible connector or hard pipe (check local codes)
according to illustration. Test for
leaks and check burner flame after
gas supply is connected. See
Checking Burner Flame section on
back page.
• Dryer must be connected to type
of gas as shown on nameplate
located in the door recess.
For proper operation at altitudes
above 2,500 feet
The natural gas valve spud orifice
size must be reduced to ensure
complete combustion. See table.
• Use pipe joint compound insoluble on LP (propane) Gas, or
Teflon tape, on all pipe threads.
• Purge air and sediment from gas
supply line before connecting it to
the dryer. Before tightening the
connection, purge remaining air
from gas line to dryer until odor of
gas is detected. This step is
required to prevent gas valve
contamination.
4
CONNECT
POWER CORD
TO ELECTRICITY
See Installation Requirements
section. Plug dryer into 3-prong
grounded outlet only.
5
POSITION AND
LEVEL DRYER
Place dryer in position,
adjust all legs (4)
until dryer is level
side to side and
front to back.
Dryer
Base
Level
Leveling
Leg
Use new stainless steel flexible connector
only if allowed by local codes (use Design A.G.A. certified connector)
3/8" NPT gas
connection
1/8" NPT pipe plug
(for checking inlet
gas pressure)
Install equipment
shut-off valve
within 6' (1,8 m)
of dryer.
Black iron pipe
Shorter than 20' (6,1 m) - use 3/8" pipe
Longer than 20' (6,1 m) - use 1/2" pipe
Altitude Orfice Part
Ft. (M) Size # Number
3000 (915) 43 503778
6000 (1830) 44 58719
8000 (2440) 45 503779
9000 (2740) 46 503780
10000 (3050) 47 503781
4
Important Safety Information
About Ground Wires
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, a ground wire reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric
current.
Standard accepted color coding for
ground wires is green or green
with a yellow stripe.
Grounding wires and wires colored
like grounding wires are NOT to be
used as current carrying conductors.
WARNING
• Observe all local codes and
ordinances.
• Disconnect electrical power to
unit before servicing.
• Ground appliance properly.
• Check with a qualified electrician
if you are not sure this appliance
is properly grounded.
• DO NOT ground to gas line.
• DO NOT ground to cold water
pipe if pipe is interrupted by
plastic, non-metallic gaskets or
other insulating (non-conducting)
materials.
• DO NOT modify plug on power
cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet
installed by qualified electrician.
• DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. A fuse in
the neutral or ground circuit
could result in an electrical
shock.
• DO NOT use an extension cord
with this appliance.
• DO NOT use an adapter plug
with this appliance.
• DO NOT pinch power cord.
To avoid risk of personal injury or death due to electrical shock:
WARNING
To avoid death, personal injury or property damage, from fire or explosion, information in this manual must be followed exactly:
• 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.
Grounding Instructions
Dryer must be grounded. Dryer is equipped with a cord having a grounding
conductor and a 3-prong grounding plug. The three-prong grounding plug on
the power cord should be plugged directly into a polarized three-slot grounded
receptacle rated 110/120V AC (alternating current) 15 Amps.
Save These Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, the
dryer MUST be exhausted to
the outdoors. DO NOT exhaust
dryer air into a window well,
gas vent, chimney or enclosed,
unventilated area, such as an
attic, wall, ceiling, crawl space
under a building or concealed
space of a building.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, DO
NOT use plastic pipe, foil pipe,
or flexible plastic pipe to exhaust
the dryer. Never install flexible
duct in concealed spaces, such
as a wall or ceiling.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or
death, all wiring and grounding
must conform with the latest
edition of the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the
Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1, and such local
regulations as might apply. It is
the customer’s responsibility to
have the wiring and fuses
checked by a qualified electrician to make sure your home
has adequate electrical power
to operate the dryer.
5
Consider
Location
Description
Use dimensions shown in manual to determine space needed for installation.
Place dryer on a solid floor in an area with an adequate air supply. A closet door
must have a supply air vent of 80 sq. in. (517 sq. cm) minimum.
No other fuel burning appliance should be installed in the same closet with the dryer.
Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water
and/or weather.
Manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard
CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.
Gas dryers must be permanently attached to the floor at the time of installation.
Order No. 526P3 Dryer Installation Kit for a manufactured (mobile) home installation.
Dryer requires 120 volt, 15 amp, 60 Hz power supply and 3-prong grounding plug.
Power cord is approximately 69" long. Do not operate other appliances on the same
circuit when this appliance is operating. Refer to serial plate for specific requirements. Wiring diagram is located in control hood.
Electrical Requirements
Natural Gas Pressure, 1000 Btu/ ft3(37.3 MJ/m3), service must be supplied at 6.5 +
1.5 inch water column pressure. L.P. (propane) Gas Pressure, 2,500 Btu/ ft3(93.1
MJ/m3), service must be supplied at 10 + 1.5 inch water column pressure.
NOTE: The dryer and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the
gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures
in excess of 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa). Dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3,45 kPa).
When connecting to a gas line, an equipment shutoff valve must be installed within
6' (1.8 m) of the dryer. An 1/8" N.P.T. pipe plug must be installed.
The gas service to a gas dryer must conform with the local codes and ordances or in
the absence of local codes and ordinances, with the latest edition of the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 or the CAN/CGA-B149, National Gas
Installation Code. LPK1 Sales Accessory (L.P./Propane Gas Conversion Kit 649P3)
must be installed. DO NOT connect dryer to L.P./Propane Gas Service without
converting the gas valve.
Gas
Use rigid or semi-rigid duct and exhaust the dryer to the outside by the shortest
route possible. Failure to exhaust dryer properly will void warranty.
• Dryer exhaust duct must be secured to the mobile home structure. Dryer exhaust
MUST NOT terminate under the mobile home.
• Exhaust duct must not be connected to any other duct, vent or chimney.
• Venting materials are not supplied with the dryer (obtain locally). Do not use plastic or thin foil flexible ducting.
• Static pressure in the dryer’s exhaust duct should be no greater than .6 inches (1.5
cm). Check with dryer running and no load. This can be measured with a manometer placed on the exhaust duct approximately two feet (61 cm) from the dryer.
For the best exhaust system:
• Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as possible.
• Verify old ducts are cleaned before installing new dryer.
• Use 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid or flexible metal duct.
• Use duct tape on all joints.
• Use as few elbows as possible.
Exhaust
Installation Requirements
Before You Install…
6
Installation Checks and Adjustments
*With leveling legs turned fully into base
23.5"
(59,7 cm)
7.7"
(19,6 cm)
4.0"
(10,2 cm)
4.0"
(10,2 cm)
28"
(71,1 cm)
.4"
(1,1 cm)
15.4"
(39,1 cm)
26.9"
(68,3 cm)
*36" (91,4 cm)
*43" (109,2 cm)
2.8"
(7 cm)
2.3"
(6 cm)
Checking Burner Flame
To view the burner flame, remove the
lower front panel of the dryer.
Adjusting Air Flow to Burner
1. Loosen air shutter lock screw.
2. Turn air shutter to left to get a
luminous yellow-tipped flame,
turn it back slowly to the right to
obtain a steady, soft blue flame.
3. After air shutter is adjusted for
proper flame, tighten air shutter
lock screw securely.
After the dryer has operated for
approximately three minutes,
exhaust air or exhaust pipe should
be warm.
Appliance main
gas valve
Air shutter
lockscrew
Air
shutter
View of burner
with front access
panel removed
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or
property damage, front panel
must be in place during normal
operation.
Close the loading door, start the
dryer in a heat setting (refer to User’s
Guide) The dryer will start, ignitor will
glow red, and main burner will ignite.
IMPORTANT: If all air is not purged
out of gas line, gas ignitor may go
off before gas is ignited. If this
happens, after approximately two
minutes ignitor will again attempt
gas ignition.
After the dryer has operated for
approximately 5 minutes, observe
burner flame through lower front
panel. Adjust air shutter to obtain a
soft, uniform blue flame. (A lazy,
yellow tipped flame indicates lack of
air. A harsh, roaring, very blue flame
indicates too much air.)
FRONT VIEW
(w/o Closet Door)
SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW
(Closet Door)
Centered air
openings minimum
40 sq. in.
(260 sq. cm) each
Closet
Door
Outer wall of
enclosure
3" (7,6 cm)
3" (7,6 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
2" (5,1 cm)
0"
(0 cm)
0" (0 cm)0" (0 cm)
12"
(30,5 cm)
Min.
12"
(30,5 cm)
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