Maytag W10131619A User Manual
ELECTRIC DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE/
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
W10131619A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY.......................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 4
Tools and Parts.....................................................................................................................
Location Requirements ..........................................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements.....................
Electrical Connection ............................................................................................................. 7
Venting Requirements .......................................................................................................... 13
Plan Vent System..................................................................................................................
Install Vent System ............................................................................................................... 15
Install Leveling Legs ............................................................................................................. 16
Connect Vent .......................................................................................................................
Level Dryer .......................................................................................................................... 16
Reverse Door Swing (Optional)............................................................................................ 16
Complete Installation ...........................................................................................................1
DRYER USE.............................................................................................................................. 18
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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.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
Starting Your Dryer...............................................................................................................
Drying Rack Option ............................................................................................................. 19
DRYER CARE ......................................................................................................................
Cleaning the Dryer Location ................................................................................................19
Cleaning the Lint Screen ......................................................................................................19
Cleaning the Dryer Interior................................................................................................... 20
Removing Accumulated Lint ................................................................................................ 20
Vacation and Moving Care...................................................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................. 21
Dryer Operation...................................................................................................................
Dryer Results....................................................................................................................
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.......................................................................................................23
ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................................23
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You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
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.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
WARNING:
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 re.
■ Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or other ammable 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 specically recommended in this
Use and Care Guide 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 before or after each load.
■ 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 qualied service personnel.
■ See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ #2 Phillips screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench that opens to 1"
(25.4 mm) or hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dry
■ Wire stripper
er feet)
Parts supplied
Remove parts packages from dryer drum. Check that all parts are included.
Parts needed
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust sy
the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the
“Assistance or Service” section.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 240 volt minimum. The cord should be type
SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must
end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
■ A UL listed strain relief.
■ Tin snips (new vent installations)
■ Level
■ Vent clamps
■ Caulking gun and compound (for
installing new exhaust vent)
■ Tape measure
4 Leveling legs
stem hardware available for purchase from
Location Requirements
You will need
■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.”
■ A separate 30-amp circuit.
■ If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within
2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
■ A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). The
combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.
■ A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater
than 1" [25 mm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, P
tumble properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC).
might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area
weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
art Number 279810.) Clothes may not
At lower temperatures, the dryer
where it will be exposed to water and/or
Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
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Dryer Dimensions
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(1100mm)
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280).
Mobile home installations require:
(578 mm)
■ Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.
■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer.
The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
(705 mm)
29"
(736.6 mm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested
for spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides and rear.
considered for the following reasons:
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.
■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom
of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
14" max.*
(356
18"*
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
29"
(736.6 mm)
A
1"
(25 mm)
1"*
(25 mm)
27¾"
(705 mm)
B
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
Recommended spacing should be
3"*
48 in.
mm)
(3100 mm )
24 in.
(1550 mm )
5"*
(127 mm)
2
*
2
2
*
2
(76 mm
3"*
(76 mm)
C
Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility
■ To contact a qualified electrical installer.
■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and
ordinances.
The National Electric Code requires a 4-wire po
after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home
installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be
Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
■ To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical
supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/r
a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in
the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified
electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.
■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The
neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the
neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector (green
screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal
block. When the neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal (center
or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral
conductor.
■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire,
see “Optional 3-wire connection” section in “Electrical Connection” section.
wer supply connection for homes built
obtained from: National Fire Protection
ating plate) on
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■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the appliance is installed in a
location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding
through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile
homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conductors.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked
for use with clothes dryers. The kit should
contain:
■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 240 volt minimum. The cord should be type
SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must
end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends.
■ A UL listed strain relief.
If your outlet looks like this:
4-wire receptacle (14-30R)
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground
conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white
cover.
If your outlet looks like this:
■ At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
3-wire receptacle (10-30R)
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire),
protected with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
■ 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
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Electrical Connection
Power Supply Cord
Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) must be connected
to center silver terminal.
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to
green ground connector.
Remaining 2 supply wires must be connected to
remaining 2 gold terminals.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, re, or
electrical shock.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Direct Wire
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use 10 gauge solid copper wire.
Use a UL listed strain relief.
Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
Neutral wire (white or center wire) must be connected
to center silver terminal.
Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be connected to
green ground connector.
Remaining 2 supply wires must be connected to
remaining 2 gold terminals.
Securely tighten all electrical connections.
Failure to do so can result in death, re, or
electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remo
3. I
ve the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
B
A
nstall strain relief.
Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief
D
C
A. Terminal block cover
B. External ground conductor scre
C. Center, silver-colored terminal
ck screw
blo
D. Hold-down screw location
E. Neutral ground wire
E
F. Hole below terminal block opening
F
w
■ Remove the screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain
relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the hole below the terminal block
opening so that one tab is pointing up and the other is pointing down, and hold in
place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections together.
A
B
C
D
A. Strain relief tab pointing up
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Clamp section
D. Strain relief tab pointing down
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■ Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the
(
)
power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain
relief screws at this point.
■ Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit
with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw
against the direct wire cable.
Style 2: Direct wire strain relief
■ Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a ¾" (19 mm) UL
listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain
relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the
terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief
threads.
A
B
C
A. Removable conduit connector
B. Hole below terminal block opening
C. Strain relief threads
4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended)
3-wire (
if 4-wire is not available)
Electrical Connection Options
If your home has: And you will be
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connecting to:
4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R)
A UL listed,
240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
4-wire connection: Power supply cord
supply cord*
4-wire direct
5"
127 mm
3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R)
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*
A UL listed,
240-volt minimum,
30-amp, dryer power
4-wire connection: Direct Wire
3-wire connection: Power supply cord
supply cord*
3-wire direct
A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box*
3-wire connection: Direct Wire
(89 mm)
*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to the neutral
re, go to “Optional 3-wire connection” section.
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