Maytag W10155112A, W10155111A User Manual
GAS DRYER
USE & CARE GUIDE
W10155111A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY........................................................................................................................2
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................5
Tools and Parts.....................................................................................................................5
Location Requirements ........................................................................................................5
Electrical Requirements........................................................................................................7
Gas Supply Requirements ....................................................................................................7
Venting Requirements..........................................................................................................8
Plan Vent System............................................................................................................... 10
Install Vent System ............................................................................................................ 11
Install Leveling Legs .......................................................................................................... 11
Make Gas Connection....................................................................................................... 12
Connect Vent ....................................................................................................................12
Level Dryer ....................................................................................................................... 12
Complete Installation ........................................................................................................ 13
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:
DRYER USE........................................................................................................................... 14
Starting Your Dryer............................................................................................................ 14
Drying Rack ...................................................................................................................... 15
DRYER CARE ....................................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning the Dryer Location ............................................................................................. 15
Cleaning the Lint Screen ................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning the Dryer Interior................................................................................................ 16
Removing Accumulated Lint ............................................................................................. 16
Vacation and Moving Care................................................................................................ 16
Changing the Drum Light.................................................................................................. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................... 17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.................................................................................................... 19
ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................................... 19
WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................... 20
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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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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 fire.
■
Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in,
washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, drycleaning solvents, or 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.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■
Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specifically 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 qualified service personnel.
■
See installation instructions for grounding requirements.
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.
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.
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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.
■ 8" or 10" pipe wrench
■ 8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas
connections)
■ Flat-blade screwdriver
■ Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or
hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
■ ¼" nut driver or socket
wrench (recommended)
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes and consult gas supplier. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and
venting, and read “Electrical Requirements,” “Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting
Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that may be ordered by
calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer
to the “Assistance or Service” section.
■ Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.
■ Metal exhaust system hardware.
■ Level
■ Knife
■ Vent clamps
■ Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
■ Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
■ Pliers
■ Tape measure
Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
You will need
■ A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to
the outdoors. See “Venting Requirements.”
■ 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 dryer with a 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" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater
than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not
tumble properly and dryers with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if
dryer is not level.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At lower temperatures, the dryer
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 where it will be exposed to water and/or
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.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
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Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
*
18"
*
(45.7 cm)
14" max.
(35.6 cm)
2
48 in.
*
2
(310 cm )
3"
*
(7.6 cm)
43½"
(110.5cm)
14³⁄₁₆"
*29¼"
(74.3cm)
27"
(68.6cm)
(36cm)
*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) 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 cm) clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be
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.
2
24 in.
1"
(2.5 cm)
27"
(68.6 cm)
A
1"
(2.5 cm)
1"*
(2.5 cm)
29¼"
(74.3 cm)
B
5"
(14 cm)
*
2
(155 cm )
3"*
(7.6 cm)
C
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
*Required spacing
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:
■ Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.
■ Mobile home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See “Tools and Parts” section for
information on ordering.
■ 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.
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