Maytag MCG8000AWW Installation guide

Maytag
Brand
Maytag
Model
MCG8000AWW
Type
Installation guide
Maytag Neptune°
Dryi g Center
Centrede sGchageNeptune®Maytag/CentrodeSecadoMaytagNeptune®
Printed in USA ©2003 MaytagCorporation 53-4242
Maytag NeptuneDryerCenter
It is recommended that a qualified service technician install your dryer.
Two people are required for the installation of this product.
Please read the following instructions carefully before starting to install the
dryer. These instructions should be retained for future reference.
Remove the doors from all discarded appliances such as dryers to avoid the
danger of a child suffocating.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES
Wheninstallingthe dryer the following minimumclearancesapply:• Sides- 2.25" • Rear - 1.5" ° Top- 2" ° Front - 0"
GENERALWARNINGS
Donot install the dryeron a carpetedfloor. Thedryermust not be installedor stored in an areawhere it will be exposedto
water and/orweather. Thedryer areaisto be kept clear andfree from combustible materials,gasoline,and otherflammable
vapors and liquids. Theareaaround the dryer shouldbekept free of lint.
Dryersinstalled in residential garagesmustbeelevated 18 inches( 46 cm ) abovethe floor
WARNING- Toreducethe risk of fire this appliancemust be exhaustedto the outside.
Thedryermust notbeexhaustedintoanygasvent,chimney,wall, ceiling,or concealedspaceofa building. If thedryeris installed
in a closetor tightly sealedroom, provisionsshould be madefor at least 18 squareinchesof ventilationarea. Air openings
measuringa minimumof 3 x 3 inchesshouldbe providedatthe topand bottomof theclosetdoor. Ordinarily,Iouvereddoorswill
satisfythe ventilationrequ_rements.Donotallow storageor anyothermaterialsto obstructventilationopenings.
Neveruseplasticor non-metalflexible duct,
This can kink, reduceairflow causing service problems,and presentsa potential fire hazard.
Use4" diameterrigid metal exhaust duct,
Minimizethe lengthof the duct andthe numberof elbows. Securejoints with duct tape. Donot usescrews or other
fastening deviceswhich extend into the interior ofthe duct.
Cleanout previouslyused exhaust duct,
Replacekinked or crushed sections. Besureexhaust hoodflap opensand closesfreely.
Ifflexible duct must be used,useonlythe type with a stiff metal wall. Donotkink or crush the duct.
Donotuseflexible duct with a thinfoil wall.
Theexhaustduct shouldend with an exhausthoodwith a swing outdamperto preventback draftsand entry of wildlife. Never
usean exhausthoodwith a magneticdamper.The hoodshouldhaveat least 12 inchesofclearancebetweenthe bottom of the
hoodandthe ground or otherobstruction.Thehoodopeningshouldpointdown. Neverinstalla screen overthe exhaustoutlet.
Ifexhaustductwork mustrunthrough an unheatedarea,the duct shouldbe insulatedand slopeslightly downtowards the
exhausthoodto reducecondensationbuild-up.
Inspectand cleanthe interiorof the exhaustsystemat leastoncea year. Disconnectelectricservice priorto cleaning.Check
the gas line ongasdryers anytimethe dryer ismoved.
MOBILEHOMEINSTALLATION
Theinstallation of the dryer inmobile homesmust conform to the ManufacturedHomeConstructionandSafetyStandard,
Title 24 CFR,Part32-80 {formerly the FederalStandardfor MobileHomeConstructionand Safety,Title 24, HUD(part280),
1975} (for the UnitedStates),or CSAStandardsZ240(for Canada).
Wheninstalling a dryer ina mobile home,provisionsfor anchoringthe dryer to the floor must be made.
All mobilehome installationsmust be exhaustedto theoutside with the exhaustduct termination securelyfastenedto the
mobile homestructure,using materialsthat will not support combustion. Theexhaustduct may not terminate beneaththe
mobile home.
ELECTRICALWARNIN
The powercord kit purchasedbythe consumerfor usewiththis dryer must be ratedfor 240Vmin30A,fitted with closed loop
terminals and marked for usewith clothesdryers.
ToPreventunnecessaryrisk offire, electrical shockor persona!injury,all wiring and grounding must be donein
accordancewith local codes,Orin the absenceof local codes,with the NationalElectricalCode,ANSl/NFPA70,or the
CanadianElectrica!Code'CSAC22:1.
A wiring diagramis !ocatedinsidethe contro! panel.
This dryer is groundedthroughthe neutra!conductorto the applianceframe by a green groundingwire or brass strap.If used
ina mobilehomeor if localcodesdo not permit groundingthroughthe neutral,removethe green groundingwire or brassstrip
from theterminal block (center stud)and the ground screw. Thenusethe ground screw to groundthe dryer in accordance
with local codes.When installed in a mobile homea four-conductor powerCordmustbe used. SeesectionB for instructions,
(MCEmodels). A 240 volt, 60 HzAC,approvedelectrica! servicefused through a dedicated 30 amperefUSeor circuit breaker
(MCGmodels), A 120volt, 60 HzAC,approvedelectrical servicewith a 20 amperefuse or circuit breakerisrequired. The
plugmust be pluggedintoan appropriateoutlet that is properlyinstalled and groundedin accordancewith all local codesand
ordinances, Donotattempt to modifythe plug Providedwith the appliance inanyway.
If a powercord is not usedandtheelectric dryer isto be permanentlywired, the dryer must beconnectedtoa grounded
metal,permanentwiring system;or an equipmentgrounding conductormust be run with the circuit conductors and connected
to the equipment groundingterminal.
GASWARNINGS
Useonly Naturalor LP(LiquidPetroleum)gasses.
Gasdryersare equippedwith a burnerorifice foroperationon naturalgas. Conversionkits (PartNumber63-6766)areavailable
throughyour localdealer. If the dryeris to be operatedon LP(LiquidPetroleum)gas,it must beconvertedbya qualifiedservice
technicianfor safe and proper performance. This dryer usesan automatic ignition systemto ignitethe burner. Thereis no
constant burning pilot.
Theinstallation must conformwith localcodes,or in the absenceof localcodes,with the National FuelGasCode,ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA54,or the CanadianNatural Gasand PropaneInstallationCode,CSAB149.1.
TheNationalFuelGasCoderequiresthat an accessible,approvedmanualgasshut-off valve be installed within 6 feet of the
dryer. Additionally a 1/8" N.P.T.(NationalPipeThread)pluggedtapping,accessible for test gaugeconnection, must be installed
immediately upstreamof the gassupply connectionto the dryer.
Thedryer must be disconnectedfrom the gassupply piping system during anypressuretesting of the system.
Checkgas line on gas dryers anytimethe dryer is moved.
Donot re-useold flexible metal gas line. Flexiblegas line must be designcertified byAmerican GasAssociation(CGAin
Canada). Note: Any pipe compoundusedmust be resistant to the action on any liquefiedpetroleum gas.
Noother fuel burning applianceshouldbe installed in the same roomor closet asthe dryer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND WARNING
TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcementActof1986 (Proposition65) requirestheGovernorof Californiato
publish a list of substancesknown to the Stateof California to causecancer or reproductiveharm and requiresbusinessto
warn consumersof potentialexposuresto such substances.
Usersofthis applianceare herebywarnedthat the burning of gascan result in low-level exposureto someof the listed
substances,includingbenzene,fromaldehydeand soot,due primarily to the incompletecombustionof naturalgasor liquid
petroleum (LP)fuels. Exhaustducts should be kept free of obstructionsand properlyexhausteddryers will minimizeexposure.
Disconnectelectric powerbeforeservicing toreducethe risk ofelectric shock,
Do not contactcontro!boardswhileapplianceiSenergized. The controI board,water va!ve,and motorareintentionallynot
groundedand maypresenta risk of electric shockduring servicing.
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Turnoff power at fuse box./Conpez I'alimentation _lectrique an fusible./
Carte la energia el_ctrica en la caja defusihles.
Nuts and washersfor connectingelectrical cordto machine./Ecronset
rondellespoorle raccordementducordon_lectrique _ I'appareilJ
Tuercasy arandelasparaconectarel cordbnel_ctricoa lasecadora.
Removemetal cover to accesswire connectioas,/Enlevezleconvercle
m_talliquepooraccederanx raccordements./Retirelacnbierta de metal
paratenet accesoa las conexionesde loscables,
3/8"
Attachneutralwire to center post.(NOTE:Usedeep weft nut
all connections to assure tight fit on all terminals.)/Raccordezlefil de
nentrean goujoncentral. (Remarque: Utilisez line douilleprofonde pour
tonsles raccordementspour vansassurer qua toutesles homes sent
bien serr_es.)/Instale el alambreneutroa la clavijacentral. (Nora:Usela
/lave de tuercasde casquillo profundo para todas/asconexiones a fin
de asegurarun ajuste apmtadoen todoslosbarnes.)
Attach wire strainprotector/Fixezla protectiondnill,/
Instale elsnjetacableprotector.
Insert cord connectionsthroughhole. (NOTE:Mark middle [Neutral]
connection before inserting.)/Ins_rez les raccordementsducordondarts
letmn. (Remarque: Marquezle raccordementcentral (neutre) avant
I'insertion.)/Insertelas conexionesdel cordonatrav_s del agujero
(Nota:Marquela conexi_n central (Neutro)antesde iusertarlas.)
Attachhotwires./Raccordezlesills desphases./
Instalelos alambrescalientes.
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(8mm)
_e te step t./AIlez _ l'#,tape 1JVaya ai pase 1.
Replacemetal cover,/Remettezle couvercle m_tallique./
Vuelvaa colocarla cnbierta de metal.
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