Maytag PYG4557AWW Installation guide

Brand: Maytag

Model: PYG4557AWW

Category: Electric laundry dryers

Type: Installation guide

Maytag PYG4557AWW is a gas automatic dryer designed for residential use. It is equipped with an automatic ignition system, which eliminates the need for manual lighting. The dryer has a 3/8"- 18 N.S. pipe thread gas inlet connection and requires a 120 volt, 60 HZ AC power supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit be provided from the main entrance panel to the dryer receptacle. The dryer must be installed in accordance with local codes or the latest revision of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or CAN1-B149.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS

GAS

AUTOMATICDRYER

PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSAND REQUIREMENTS BEFORE INSTALLING

WARNING : For your safety the information in this _, ATTENTION : Pour votre securite,suivre les indica-

manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or tions donneesdans ce manuelafin de reduire les risques

explosionor to preventpropertydamage,personalinjuryor d'incendieou d'explosionet d'eviter dommagesmateriels,

loss of life. blessureset deces.

• Do notstore or use gasolineor otherflammablevapors Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ou autrespro-

and liquidsin the vicinityof this or anyotherappfiance, duits et vapeurs inflammables A proximit6 de cette

secheuseou de tout autre appareil 61ectrom6nager.

WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS

QUEFAIRES'ILY A UNE ODEURDE GAZ

• Donottry to lightany appliance. • N'allumeraucun appareil.

• Do not touchany electricalswitch;do notuse any • Ne toucheraucun commutateur6}etrique;nepas utilis-

phone in your building, er le tel6phonedans votre maisonou votreimmeuble.

• Clearthe room, buildingor area of all occupants. • Fairesortir tousles occupantsde la piece,du Iogement

ou immeuble,ou de la vicinit&

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone.Followthegas supplier'sinstructions. • Appeler la compagnie de gas imm#diatementen util-

isant le telephoned'unvoisin.SuivreLesinstructionsde

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire la compagniede gaz.

department. • En cas d'impossibilit6de joindre la compagniede gaz,

Installationand service must be performed by a qualified appelerles pompiers.

installer,serviceagency or the gas supplier. Le montage et les reparationsdoivent _trefaits par un

technicienqualifie, un prestatairede servicesou la com-

pagnie de gaz.

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE PROPER OPERATIONOF

YOUR NEW DRYER,THE DRYERMUST BE INSTALLEDIN

ACCORDANCEWITH ALL THE INSTALLATIONREQUIRE-

MENTS. - TOOLS REQUIRED -

SCREWDRIVER

All literatureshouldbe removedfrom insidedryerand savedfor W'DRIVER PUTTY KNIFE

future reference. PIPEWRENCHOR PIPE SEALCOMPOUND

ADJUSTABLEWRENCH DUCTTAPE

NOTE: DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE DRYER BY THE

BACKGUARD.

BACKGUARD

REMOVE BRIPPING MATERIALS /

1, Toremovethe corrugatedcrate base,place yourfoot on the

base close to a levelingfoot. Pushingdownfirmly with your

foot, tilt thedryer awayfrom you.

2. Repeat process with all leveling feet (4). Remove excess

baseby hand. _i _

3. Remove film covering backguard for shipping purposes.

Wipecleanof fingerprints. I

GASCONNECTIONS II

The dryermust be installed in accordancewith the Installation _____ _

Requirements.EQUIPPEDFOR NATURALGAS.FOR LP GAS

INSTALLATIONSEE PAGE2, LEVELING

FOOT

CORRUGATED CRATE PLACE FOOT

P/N 53-3498 BASE FOR LEVERAGE

PLEASE READ All Installation Instructions and Requirements Before Installing.

GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALLATION IN RESIDENTIAL GARAGE

It is recommended that a qualified service technician install Flammable Vapors - Vapors from spilled gasoline can be

your dryer, ignited by a clothes dryer, a water heater, or other non-

sealed gas heating appliance. The National Fuel Gas Code

Unless otherwise indicated on the nameplate (located inside ANSI Z223.1 and Canadian Code CAN 1-B149 requires that

the door) this dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. If LP a gas appliance when installed in a residential garage be

gas is used,the proper conversion kit must be installed elevated so that the burner and the ignition device of the

by the dealer or distributor. The dryer installationshould burnerare a minimumof 18 inchesabovethe floor.Tosatis-

be performedby a qualifiedpersonfamiliar withthe precau- fy this requirementthe dryer mustbe installed withthe base

tionsrequiredand withlocal codes, at lease 14 in.abovethe floor.In addition,the dryer mustbe

located or protectedto prevent damage from movingvehi-

Toobtain replacement parts contact any factory authorized cres.

dealer.

FOR MAXIMUM SAFETY, INSTALLATION OF CLOTHES

DRYERS IN GARAGES SHOULD BE AVOIDED.

LOCATION

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This clothesdryer is designed so that itcan be installedin

most locations in the home. The dryer may even be installed DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

in an unheated indoor location, such as a utility room or

building. However, with models having automatic dry cycles, The dryer isdesigned for 120 volt, 60 HZ AC current and will

WHEN THE ROOM TEMPERATURE DROPS BELOW 50 not operate on direct current or 50 HZ supplies.

DEG. F. OR 10 DEG. C. THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE MAY

NOT SHUT OFF. USE TIMED DRY CYCLE (HEAT NOT It is recommended that a separate circuit be provided from

FLUFF) IF AVAILABLE ONYOUR MODEL. the main entrance panel to the dryer receptacle. The wiring

should be done by a qualified person in conformance with

DO NOT INSTALLTHE DRYERON A CARPETED FLOOR. localcodes.The circuit must be protected with a 15 amp time

delay fuse or circuit breaker.

DO NOT INSTALL OR STORE THE DRYER WHERE IT

MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER OR DRIPPING A wiring diagram is located behind backguard shield.

WATER.If it is ever exposed to water, have a qualified tech-

nician check it before using. Clearances of 0 in. between GROUNDING

combustible construction and the front, sides, back and

exhaust duct are permissible. The dryer, when installed, must be electrically grounded in

accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local

THE INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE WITH ADEQUATE codes, with the latest revision of the National Electrical

CLEARANCE TO PERMIT SERVICING. Code. ANSI/NFPA No. 70 and the Canadian Electrical Code

C.22.1 Part 1.

Inordinary installations enough air will be available for prop-

er operation of the gas burner. However, if the dryer is This dryer is equipped with a three-prong plug on the power

installed in a mobile home, a closet or a tightly sealed room, supply cord, which must be plugged into a properly ground-

provisions should be made for at least 18 square inches of ed three-prong wall receptacle for your protection against

ventilation area.Air openings measuring a minimum 3 in. by possible shock hazard. Where the proper receptacle is not

3 in. should be provided at the top and bottom of the closet installed, we strongly recommend that properly grounded

door. Ordinarily, Iouvered doors will satisfy the ventilation three-prong wall receptacle be instalred by a qualified elec-

requirements. Dryers installed in a bedroom, bathroom, or trician in accordance with the National Electrical Code,

closet must be exhausted outdoors. Canadian Electrical Code, and local codes and ordinances.

THREE PRONG _ _

GROUNDING PLUG

POWER SUPPLY CORD-

FIREHAZARD

APPROVED GROUNDING

DO NOT ALLOW STORAGE OR ANY OTHER MATERI- TYPEWALLRECEPTACLES.

ALSTOOBSTRUCT VENTILATIONOPENINGS.

NO OTHER FUEL-BURNINGAPPLIANCE SHOULD BE

INSTALLEDIN THE SAME ROOM OR CLOSET AS THE

DRYER.

GAS CONNECTIONS GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE TESTING

Pressure testing of the Gas Supply Piping System:

THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL

t. Test pressure in excess of _ psig (3.45 KPA).The dryer must be

CODES or in the absence of local codes, with the latest disconnected from the gas supply piping system at the inlet gas

revision of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or pipe connection.

CAN1-B149.

2. Testpressures equal to or less than _ psig (3.45 KPA).The dryer

The gas inlet connection at the rear of the dryer is equipped must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing

with a 3/8"- 18 N.S. pipe thread. The supply line must be '/£ the manual shut-off valve.

black rigid pipe (pipe size should be increased for runs

longer than 20 feet). If local codes permit, it is recommended GAS VALVE INLET PRESSURE TESTING

that the dryer be connected to the gas supply with approved Manifold pressure is preset to 3'/, inch W.C. and does not

semi-rigid metal tubing and listed connectors not over 6 feet require adjustment. A 1/8NPT plugged pressure tap is avaiF

long. able in the gas valve body for test. To check the pressure pro-

ceed as follows:

_i_CAUTION: Moderate pressure is all that is required

a) Disconnect electric cord.

to make a tight joint. Do not use excessive force as

damage to the valve may occur, b) Raise the top of the dryer as shown in FIG.#2, page 5.

c) Remove the front panel by removing two screws inside the top

A '/8" NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge con- corners of the front panel disconnecting the door switch wires

nection, must be installed upstream of the gas supply con- and hinging the front panel outward then lifting up.

nection to the dryer. This work must be done by a qualified d) Be sure the manual valve is off.

person, e) Remove the plug and install pressure tap.

Use an approved pipe seal compound that is resistant to L.P. f) Route pressure hose downward past the front of the base

gas on all pipe thread connections, between front panel hinges.

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 or CAN1-B149, g) Re-install front panel over pressure tap hose.

requires that an acceptable, approved manual gas shut h) Connect the gauge, turn manual valve on the supply pipe, check

off valve be installed within 6 feet of the dryer, with dryer in operation.

To gain access to main gas valve, remove front panel (see Step SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS

#1 thru 3) under Bottom Exhausting, Page 5.) To shutdown the dryer either turn timer to off position or open

the door then turn timer to off position. Turn Manual Gas Shut Off

CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS FOR LEAKS WITH SOAP AND Valve to OFE Unplug Dryer,

WATER. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR DRYER READ ALL SAFETY

DO NOT PURGE GAS LINE PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUC-

TIONS.

AUTOMATIC IGNITION

This dryer is equipped with an automatic ignition system which

does not require a manual lighting procedure. Start the dryer

and the system should purge itself and ignite. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING

When starting the dryer you may hear the gas ignite. This sound The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement

is normal and should be no cause for alarm. Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of

TURN OFF GAS AND UNPLUG BEFORE CONTINUING California to publish a list of substances known to the

INSTALLATION. State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,

and requires business to warn customers of potential

BURNER ADJUSTMENT exposures to such substances.

No gas adjustment is necessary at normal altitudes since the

gas flow is controlled by a fixed-sized orifice for the main burn- Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burn-

er. For altitudes above 2,000 feet, the input must be reduced by ing of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of the

4% for each 1,000 feet above sea level, in some locations the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and

gas utility has reduced the B.T.U. content of the gas to provide soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natur-

this compensation. In other locations, the burner orifice must be al gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Exhaust ducts should

changed. Consult your dealer or local gas utility for further infor- be kept free of obstructions and properly exhausted dry-

marion, ers will minimize exposure.

1. LEVELING 2. STABILITY 3. SERVICE CONNECTION

COVERPLATE--

ROCKDRYER >_

WITHHANDS

TO CHECKIF

FOOT LEVELAND

STABLE

w _' DRYERVENTPIPE

Set all leveling feet at same height. A Place dryer in the location where it will GASINLET_

minimum of '/_"clearance between the be used. Check, by rocking dryer with

machine and the floor is recommend- hands on opposite corners, that all There are three (3) service connec-

ed. Adjust to match the height of your four (4) feetare in firm contact with the tions to your dryer, all located on the

washer, floor. If it rocks, adjust as needed, back.

4. GAS CONNECTION 5. EXHAUST VENTING 6. OUTSIDE WALL

(DONOTPURGEGASLINE)

1/8-INCHNPT l _ -I

PLUGGEDTAPPING

/I \ GAS

\ SRUT-OF

_H / VALVE

GAS INLET

PIPECONNECTION GAS SUPPLY

OUTSIDEWALL

LINE /

OUTSIDEEXHAUST/

VENT

_lb Check all connections for leaks. Attach dryer vent pipe to outside

exhaust vent. Outside exhaust vent

Coat the threads with pipe seal com-

pound, then connect the gas supply ALL GAS DRYERS MUST BE should fit over dryer vent pipe to avoid

line to the gas inlet on the dryer. VENTED TO THE OUTDOORS. catching lint. Tape all joints with heat

duct tape.

6A. BASEMENT WALL 6B. FLOOR EXHAUSTING

BASEMENTWINDOW_.90° ELBOW4" DIA.

llll H I/

! BASEMENT

WALL

S E -_

t -

_ _ ..o 90° ELBOW /

Ifspace permits,a 4" dia.elbow point-

ed downward through the floor may be

In basements, the exhaust can be ele-

vated by installing elbows to raise the used. If not possible, the dryer may be

exhausted through the bottom as illus-

vent hood above the ground level, trated later in this manual.

EXHAUSTVENTING RECUIREVENTS

ALL GAS DRYERS MUST BE VENTED OUTDOORS

VENTHOODTYPE

FIRE HAZARD Numberof

k k

NEVER CONNECT EXHAUST INTOANY GAS VENT, 90°Turns IX, I%

Separatedby --_ --

DUCT, CHIMNEY, WALL, CEILING, A'R'IC, CON- atleast4ff.

FINED OR CONCEALED SPACE, BEDROOM, BATH- ofStraightRun -.-P[4" I_ ""_12_"1"_-

ROOM, CLOSET, OR UNDER A BUILDING. OPENING OPENING

0 45feet 30feet

NEVER USE PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE

DUCTWORK. 1 35feet 20feet

2 25feet 10feet

MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL

EXHAUST SYSTEMS. BOTTOM EXHAUSTING

DRYERS INSTALLED IN A MANUFACTURED If space permits behindthe dryer,a 4"elbow pointed down-

(MOBILE) HOME MUST BE VENTED OUTDOORS. ward may be used to pass the exhaust system through the

floor. If this is not possible, the dryer may be exhausted

PERIODICALLYCLEAN LINT FROM VENT SYSTEM. through the bottomas illustratedin FIG. #4.When exhaust-

CLEAN FREQUENTLYIF USING MAXIMUM LENGTH ing in this manner,the installationshould be made accord-

OF VENT. ingto the followingsteps:

1. Disconnectelectriccord.

Exhaustingcanbe accomplisheddirectlyfrom the rear ofthe 2. Raise the topof the dryer by pressingin witha puttyknife

cabinet, through right side of the cabinet, or downward on thetop panel retainingclips.See FIG.#2.

throughthecabinet base. If yourexistingductworkis plastic,

nonmetal, or combustible, replace it with METAL. Standard \ I f_ _-A/'/_/q'__

four inch diameter galvanized or aluminum pipe should be PPROX.4"

used. DO NOT use any pipe which may be susceptible to FIG. #2 4J_/'_

rustor COMBUSTION. Toavoidcatching lint the crippled end

..L3J,' _

of each pipe section should face away from the dryer. Do not \

use screws or other fasteners that extend into the exhaust

pipe or duct.

Flexible 4"diameter metal tubing may be used for exhausting

the dryer. However, the convolutions create a greater restric-

tion than pipe and serious blockage can result ifthe tubing is

3. Removefront panel by removing two 1/4"screws inside top

bent too sharply. If clearance to the wall is less than 8 inch-

corners of front panel. Disconnect door switch wires.

es, use a 4" sheet metal elbow at the rear of the dryer to

NOTE position of front seal before removing front panel.

avoid a sharp bend in the tubing. Do not use over 8 feet of

flexible metallictubing between the elbow and the vent hood. 4. Remove the cylinder as follows:

__ _ GROOVEDSIDE

VENTHOOD __ FIG. #3 OFBELTDOWN

The use of a vent hood \/'_ _--Js - -

on the outside is required. _=_ \_./_ .,_S IDLERPULLEY

When the dryer stops the damper automaticallycloses to DRYERFRONTOF"''"J_\_ J//'_b_"_ __llI J _ MOTOR

PULLEY

prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents.To _"q_

avoidrestrictingthe outlet,maintaina minimum8 inchclear- GROOVEDSIDE / _'

ance betweenthe hood and the groundor other obstruction. OFBELTUP

FIG.#1 a. Forceidler pulleyto the rightand removecylinder belt

.... j PIPECONNECTION ,._ I from idler and motor pulleys. See FIG.#3.

_ b. Lift up and turn cylinder to clear the roller supports.

' ' _ I c. Lift out of cabinet.

5. Removetape and screw securing dryer vent pipe.

EXHAUSTFLOW EXHAUSTFLOW= FIG.#4.

I 6. Remove the 4" dryer vent pipe and shorten to a suitable

CORRECT

INCORRECT

length.Length depends on type of elbow purchased.

LENGTHOFVENT 7. Remove knockout from dryer base.

MaximumLengthof4" RigidDuct 8. Place dryer in position and mark duct location on floor.

Checkfloorjoist locationbefore sawinghole in floor.

9. Saw a 4_A" hole in floor and position dryer. A 4" 90 degree elbow and length of 4" metal exhaust pipe

must be purchased. Shorten the rear exhaust pipe inside the

10. Secure the shortened pipe to the blower housing with a dryer as required. (Length will depend ontype of elbow pur-

screw at the top and seal all joints with tape or silicone chased.) Secure the shortened pipe to the Blower Housing

bathtub caulk, with a screw at the top, attach elbow and metal exhaust pipe,

11. Install a 4" 90 degree elbow as shown in FIG. #4. and seal all joints with tape or silicone bathtub caulk.

When exhausting from the side, the installation should be

FIG.#4 REPLACESCREW made according to the steps described in BOTTOM

ANDTAP_,7 90DEGREEELBOW EXHAUSTING and as noted above.

_____n_ ]_11_ 4"DIA7 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED

--_ / /J (MOBILE) HOME INSTALLATIONS

l i //[_',_ II Follow steps outlined for installation with these exceptions:

I1_ VENT PIPE lEVI Nr'_ When installed in a manufactured (mobile) home:

1. THE DRYER INSTALLATION must conform to the

Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard,

Title 24 CER, Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard

12. Seal rear opening of cabinet with the cover plate provid- for Mobile Home Construction and safety,Title 24, HUD

ed with your dryer. Located with literature. Attach cover (Part 280, 1975).

plate to rear of the cabinet with #8 sheet metal screws

orduct tape.(not supplied) 2. A GAS SHUT OFF VALVE with a non-displaceable rotor

must be installed in the gas supply piping, This valve

13. Place cylinder belt around cylinder with grooved side must be located within the living space of the manufac-

toward cylinder. FIG.#3. tured (mobile) home and within 3 feet of the dryer.

14. Reinstall cylinder by pushing and turning until rollersare 3. THE DRYER must have an exhaust duct which extends

snapped in cylinder groovesand cylinder turns freely, to the outside atmosphere with the termination securely

15. Position cylinder belt with grooved side around motor fastened to the mobile home structure and which is fab-

pulley.Pull idler pulley right untilsmooth side of belt can ricated of a material that will not support combustion.

be routed around leftside of idler pulley. FIG. #3. Standard four inch diameter galvanized or aluminum

pipe should be used. The dryer must be attached to the

16. Rotate cylinder counter-clockwise to position belt., manufactured (mobile) home structure as follows:

17. Replace dryer front and reconnect door switch wires, a. Dismantle the dryer as described in bottom exhaust-

Make sure the front seal is in the original position, ing.

18. Complete exhaust system to outdoors, b. Buy two #10 x 1'/5"round head wood screws. Drive

them through the attachment screw holes of the base

into the floor. See FIG. #5 for location.

RIGHT SIDE EXHAUSTING

c. Reassemble the dryer.

Figure #5 illustratesa typical right side exhaust venting pipe

connections inside the dryer cabinet. When exhausting the 4. THE EXHAUST DUCT must be exhausted to the outside

dryer from the side, the cabinet knockout must be removed, using metal ducting. It should not terminate beneath the

manufactured (mobile) home.

FIG.#5 5. THE VENT HOOD must be securely fastened to the

REAREXHAUSTING manufactured (mobile) home structure.

THIS DRYER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN RECRE-

I r_ ATION VEHICLES SUCH AS TRAVEL TRAILERS,

,_Eg_]L ....... HIGHT SIDE

EXHAUSTING CAMPERS, OR MOTOR HOMES.

FINAL CHECK OUT

ATTACHMENT SCREW HOLE"

i g 1, After your gas dryer has been installed,turn on all

, manual shut-oft valves.Double checkfor gas leaks.

_" /BLOWER| HOUSING 2. Plugdryerin. NEVERUSE AN EXTENSIONCORD.

L.,,,/FRO ES.S 3, Followingyour operating instructions, operate the

N_CC / dryer briefly on all control settings. A slight odor

/ may be noticedwith a new machine.

4, Allow empty dryer to operate on highest heat

settingfor a few minutes.

5. Stop dryer and wipe inside of cylinderwith a clean

cloth,

6. Wipefingerprintsand dirtfrom outsideofdryerwith

soft cloth,

Maytag PYG4557AWW Installation guide

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Model: PYG4557AWW

Category: Electric laundry dryers

Type: Installation guide

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