Maytag 53-3442 User manual

Brand: Maytag

Model: 53-3442

Category: Electric laundry dryers

Type: User manual

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PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

BEFORE INSTALLING

ELECTRIC

WARNING

OR'IOURSAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors or liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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3/8"DEEP WELL DRIVER CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS SCREWDRIVER PUTTY KNIFE DUCT TAPE

1/,,-DRIVER OR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH (BLADE & TORX)

INSTALLINGYOURNEW DRYER BACKGUARD

FORYOURSAFETYANDTHEPROPEROPERA- //

TION OFYOURNEW DRYER,THE DRYER

MUSTBE INSTALLEDIN ACCORDANCEWITH 1\ \\

ALLTHEINSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS.

Allliteratureshouldberemovedfrominsidedryerand -

savedforfuturereference. ["

NOTE:DO NOTRAISEOR LOWERTHEDRYERBY

THEBACKGUARD.

1. Toremovethe corrugatedcratebase,placeyour _-

footonthebasecloseto a levelingfoot.Pushing

downfirmlywithyourfoot,tiltthe dryerawayfrom

you.

2. Repeatprocesswithall levelingfeet (4).Remove _---._. -_ ,

excessbasebyhand.

CORRUGATED CRATE PLACE FOOT

P/N 53-3442 BASE FOR LEVERAGE

NSTALLATION REC!UREMENTS

PLEASEREAD All Installation Instructions and Requirements Before Installing Power Cord.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A QUALIRED ELECTRk Dryers installed in manufactured (mobile) homes must be

ClAN OR SERVICETECHNICIAN INSTALLYOUR DRYER. connected with 4 conductor type SRD or SRDT cord to a 3

pole, 4 wire grounding type receptacle; by metal-clad cable;

or suitable conductors enclosed in flexible metal conduit. If

LOCATION using metal-clad cable or flexible conduit, leave at least 3

This clothes dryer is designed so that it can be feet free to permit moving the dryer.

installed in most locations in the home. The dryer may

even be installed in an unheated indoor location, such Where permitted by local codes, a flexible power cord (pig-

as a utility room or building. However, with models hav- tail) may be connected to the dryer. A receptacle should be

ing automatic dry cycles, the TIME DRY SETTING installed in a separate circuit connected to the main service

SHOULD BE USED WHEN THE ROOM TEMPERA- entrance panel for this type of installation. See Figure #3.

TURE DROPS BELOW 50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT Use onlya 3 or 4 wire power cord kit,includingstrain relief,

OR (10 DEGREES C.), AS THE AUTOMATIC CYCLE listed by U.L.for use withdryers.The power cordmusthave

MAY NOT SHUT OFF. a rating of 30 amperes, 120/240 voltsAC minimum and be

terminatedinclosed loopor open spade lugs withupturned

DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER ON A CARPETED ends.The attachment plugof the powercordand the recep-

FLOOR. tacle to whichit willbe connected musthavea minimum cur-

DO NOT INSTALL OR STORE THE DRYER WHERE rent rating of 30 amps and have matching configurations.

IT MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER OR DRIP- Typical30 ampereconfigurationsare illustratedin figure#3.

PING WATER. IF IT IS EVER EXPOSED TO WATER,

HAVE A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN CHECK IT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING. This appliance MUST BE CONNECTED TO A GROUNDED

THE INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE WITH ADEQUATE METAL PERMANENT WIRING SYSTEM; or an equipment-

CLEARANCE TO PERMIT SERVICING. groundingconductormust be runwith the circuitconductors

and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead

Inordinary installations enough air will beavailable for prop- on the appliance.

er operation of the dryer. However, if the dryer is installed in

a mobile home, a closet or a tightly sealed room, provisions CONNECTINGTHEDRYER

should be made for at least 18 square inches of ventilation I I

area.Air openings measuring a minimum 3 in.by 3 in.should I FIG.#1- 3 WIRE HOTWIREROUTED

_ABOVE BRASS STRAP

++o++++++0+0++o,,+++,+ I I

Ordinarily, Iouvered doors will satisfy the ventilation require- LINE

ments. Dryers installed in a bedroom, bathroom, or closet (BLACI<

must be exhausted outdoors. I -._..11"-/.CRASSSTRAP/-- STRAIN |

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CLAMP I

ml "'"// [/,_-_._/'/(_._:'-_POWER

This phase of the installation should be done by a qualified NEUTRAl r{l_ll__-_-"-{/// _#//_CORD

service technician or electrician in accordance with the (WRITE _ _.-;___,_

++++++++++°++++d°++I

A separate circuit must be provided from the main service

entrance panel (fuse box)to the dryer.The circuit must bea 3

or 4 wire, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, single phase, AC circuit. Each LINE2

(RED)

of the 120 volt line wires (line t and2) of this circuitmust be I

protected by 30 ampere time delay fuses or circuit breakers. IWJ ' NEUTRALWIRE

Do not fuse the neutral line or the ground line (if provided). HOTWIREROUTED _--_J ROUTEDBELOW

BELOW BRASS STRAP BRASS STRAP

All wires (including neutral and ground if provided) of the I

dryer circuit must be No. 10 gauge copper wire for up to 40

ft. lengths and No. 8 gauge copper wire for up to 60 ft. THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL

Lengths.NEVER USE A TWO WIRE CABLE WITH AN LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES MUST BE

UNINSULATED GROUND WIRE TO CONNECT THE OBSERVED WHEN CONNECTING THIS DRYER.

DRYER.

The National Electric Code requires that a means to discon- 1. To gain access to the terminal block, remove the supply

nect all ungrounded conductors (line 1 and line 2) to the cord cover plate attached to the rear of the dryer.

dryer be provided forservice. If a power cord and receptacle

are provided this requirement is met. If other means are 2. Install a suitable strain relief clamp or connector in the

used a suitable switch or circuit breaker must be installed strain relief hole located adjacent to the terminal block.

within sight of the dryer.

3. Route the power cord (pigtail) orcable conductors through

the strain relief clamp. FIG. #2 - 4 WIRE

TERMINALBLOCK

,_ CAUTION- The conductorsshouldnotextend into I

the dryermore than necessary to make the electrical J LINEt

connections. (BLACK) GREEN

_/IRE

4. Refer to the Typical Electricalconnections listed below

and make the electrical connections as instructed.We

recommendthat a qualifiedservice technicianor electri- NEUTRAL GROUND

clan be consultedbeforeconnectingthe dryer. (WHITE) SCREW

NOTE: DO NOT REMOVETHE INTERNAL GROUNDWlRE

OR BRASS STRAP EXCEPT WHERE INSTRUCTED AND

REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES OF

YOUR AREA. LINE2

(RED)

5. Check to be certain all conductorsare correctly installed.

Then securely tighten all terminal nuts and the ground

screw.

6.Tighten the strain relief clamp.

7. Replace the supply cord cover plate. FIG. #3 TypicalInstallationWith

Flexible Power Cord (Pigtail)

8. Complete the dryer installation.

White (Neutral)

TYPICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

3-WIRE SYSTEM WITH GROUNDED NEUTRAL - Black (Line 1) _ Red (Line 2)

Connect power cord conductors to the line 1, neutral,

and line 2 terminals of the terminal block as shown in 3-wire

Plug - NEMA 10-30P

Figure #1. ReceptacleNEMA10-30R

NOTE: Some 3-wire flat type power cords are not color

coded. When using this type of power cord, connect the White(Neutral)

center conductor to the Neutral, connect one of the out-

side conductors to line 1, and connect the other outside

conductor to line 2. Slack (Line 1) Red (Line 2)

Green (Ground)

4-Wire

3-WIRE SYSTEM WITH GROUNDED METAL CLAD Plug-NEMA14-30P

CABLE OR RIGID METAL CONDUIT - Remove the ReceptacleNEMA14-30R

internal green ground wire or brass strap from the

Neutral terminal and the ground screw. Connect the

power cable conductors to the line 1, Neutral, and line

2 terminals as shown in Figure #2.

NOTE; An approved grounding type strain relief clamp

or conduit connector must be installed for this type of

installation.

4-WIRE SYSTEM - Remove internal green ground wire

or brass strap from the Neutral terminal and the ground

screw. Connect the power cord green grounding con-

ductor to the ground screw. Connect the remaining _ BEFORE OPERATING YOUR DRYER READ

power cord conductors to the line 1, Neutral, and line 2 ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THE

terminals as shown in Figure #2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

1.LEVELING 2. STABILITY

WITHHANDS

FOOT TO CHECKIF

LEVELAND

STABLE

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

minimum of Y2'clearance between the be used. Check, by rocking dryer with

machine and the floor is recommend- hands on opposite corners, that all

ed. Adjust to match the height of your four (4) feet are in firm contact with the

dryer, floor. If it rocks, adjust as needed.

3A.OUTSIDEWALL 3B. BASEMENTWALL 3C. FLOOREXHAUSTING

r BASEMENTWINBOWJ

WALL

SIDEVIEW

OUTSIDEWALL-- '

I Attach dryer vent pipe to outside If space permits,a 4" dia.elbow point-

exhaust vent. Outside exhaust vent ed downwardthroughthefloor maybe

shouldfit overdryer vent pipe toavoid In basements, the exhaust can be ele-

catching lint.Tape all joints with heat vated by installingelbows to raise the used If not possible,the dryer maybe

duct tape. vent hood above the ground level, tratedexhaustedlaterthroughinthis manual.thebottom as illus-

3D. INDOOREXHAUSTING 4. ELECTRICALCONNECTION INSTALLATIONWlTH

(NOT RECOMMENDED unless POWERCORD(PIGTAIL).

conditionson page 6 are met.)

POWER CORD

__ ATTACHMENT WALL

DRYER PLUG RECEPTACLE

MAINSERVICE

._, _ ENTRANCEPANEL

When exhausting indoors, use the This appliance must be connected to agrounded metal, permanent wiring

indoor exhaust kit and maintain a mini- system; or an equipment - grounding conductor must be run with the cir-

mum clearance of 6 inches between the

rear of the dryer and any adjacent wall. cuit conductors and connected to the equipment - grounding terminal or

Read further instructions in this manual, lead on the appliance.

Page 6.

EXHAUSTVENTING RECUIREMENTS

VENTHOODTYPE

WARNINI

FIRE HAZARD Numberof

90°Turns [_NEVER EXHAUST INTO A CHIMNEY, DUCT, GAS Separatedby --

VENT, WALL, CEILING, ATTIC, CONFINED SPACE, atleast4ft.

BEDROOM, OR UNDER A BUILDING. ofStraightRun _]OPENING/n4" OPENING_JI_ 2_"

DO NOT USE VINYL, PLASTIC, CLOTH OR OTHER 0 45feet 30feet

NONMETALIC DUCT TO EXHAUSTTHE DRYER. 1 35feet 20feet

MULTIPLE INSTALLATIONS REQUIRE INDIVIDUAL 2 25feet 10feet

EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

Vent should never exceed 0.6 inches water column back

DRYERS INSTALLED IN A MANUFACTURED pressure, fluff empty dryer.

(MOBILE) HOME MUST BE VENTED OUTDOORS.

PERIODICALLY CLEAN LINT FROMVENT SYSTEM. BOTTOM EXHAUSTING

CLEAN FREQUENTLY IF USING MAXIMUM If space permits behind the dryer, a 4" elbowpointeddown-

LENGTH OF VENT. ward may be used to pass the exhaust system through the

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

through the bottom as illustrated in FIG. #7. When exhaust-

Exhausting can be accomplished directly from the rear of ing in this manner, the installation should be made accord-

the cabinet, through right side of the cabinet, or down- ing to the following steps:

ward through the cabinet base. If your existing ductwork is 1. Disconnect electric cord.

plastic, nonmetal, or combustible, replace it with METAL. 2. Raisethe top of the dryer by pressing in with a putty knife

Standard four inch diameter galvanized or aluminum pipe on the top panel retaining clips. FIG. #5.

should be used. DO NOT use any pipe which may be sus-

ceptible to rust or COMBUSTION. To avoid catching lint _p

the crimped end of each pipe section should face away FIG. #5 _ PROX 4"

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 restriction than pipe and serious blockage can

result if the tubing is bent too sharply. If clearance to the

wall is less than 8 inches, use a 4" sheet metal elbow at

the rear of the dryer to avoid a sharp bend in the tubing. 3. Removefront panel by removing two '/4"screws inside top

Do not use over 8 feet (2.5 m.) of flexible metallic tubing corners of front panel. Disconnect door switch wires.

between the elbow and the vent hood. NOTE position of front seal before removing front panel.

_---_ 4. Remove the cylinder as follows:

VENTHOOD ////Ill _ - -

The use of a vent hood _[ _ _ /-GROOVEDSIDE

ontheoutsideisrecom- _--mended. FIG'#6 _----_ "_'_ OFBELTDOwN

When the dryer stops the damper automatically closes to \_"_ ._S IDLERPULLEY

prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents. To FRONTOF _,,,.-"_k\ _/I _ _ MOTOR

avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum 8 inch DRYER P _'_._,/ PULLEY

clearance between the hood and the ground or other

obstruction. GROOVED SIDE /

OF BELT UP

FIG. #4 a. Forceidler pulley to the right and remove cylinder belt

PECONNECTION from idler and motor pulleys.See FIG. #6.

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

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c. Lift out of cabinet.

EXHAUSTFLOW EXHAUSTFLOW 5. Remove tape and screw securing dryer vent pipe.

6. Removethe 4" dryer vent pipeand shorten to a suitable

I length. Length depends on type of elbow purchased.

CORRECT INCORRECT 7. Remove knockout from dryer base.

LENGTHOFVENT 8. Place dryer in position and mark duct location on floor.

MaximumLengthof4"RigidDuct Checkfloorjoistlocationbeforesawing holeinfloor.

9. Saw a 4',_"hole in floor and position dryer. When exhausting from the side, the installation should be

10. Secure the shortened pipe to the blower housing with a made according to the steps described in BOTTOM

screw at the top and seal all joints with tape or silicone EXHAUSTING and as noted above.

bathtub caulk.

11. Install a 4"90 degree elbow as shown. INDOOR EXHAUSTING

Step #3D showsa typical installationwithindoor exhausting.

Indoor exhausting is not recommended unless the laundry

FIG. #7 REPLACESCREW room is large and sufficient cross ventilation is available by

ANDTA_7" 90DEGREEELBOW opening two windows, or a door and a window,or where an

L_ }lil_ 4" DIAl7 exhaust fan is located in the laundry room.

/ /I When exhausting indoors, use the Indoor Exhausting Kitand

-- j IL_I_ maintaina minimum clearance of 6 inches between the rear

ofthe dryer and any adjacent wall.The Indoor Exhausting Kit

i1_ VENTPIPE iSavailable from your dealer under Part No.53-0298.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MANUFACTURED

(MOBILE) HOME INSTALLATIONS

12. Seal rear openingofcabinet withthe coverplate provid-

ed with your dryer. Located with literature. Attach cover Follow steps outlined for installation with these exceptions:

plate to rear of the cabinet with #8 sheet metal screws When installed in a manufactured (mobile) home.

or duct tape. (Not supplied) 1. THE DRYER INSTALLATION must conform to the

13. Place cylinder belt around cylinder with grooved side Manufactured Home Construction and Safety, Title 24,

toward cylinder. FIG.#6. HUD (Part 280, 1975).

14. Reinstall cylinder by pushing and turning until rollers are

snapped incylinder grooves and cylinder turns freely. 2. THE DRYER must be attached to the manufactured

15. Position cylinder belt with grooved side around motor (mobile) home structure as follows:

pulley. Pull idler pulley right until smooth side of belt can

be routed around left side of idler pulley. FIG.#6. a. Dismantle the dryer as described in bottom exhaust-

16. Rotate cylinder counter-clockwise to position belt., ing.

17, Replace dryer front and reconnect door switch wires, b. Buytwo #10 1'/2"round head wood screws. Drive them

Make sure the front seal is in the original position, through the attachment screw holes of the base into

18. Complete exhaust system to outdoors, the floor. See FIG.#8 for location.

SIDE EXHAUSTING c. Reassemble the dryer.

Figure#8 illustratesside exhaustventingpipeconnections 2. THE EXHAUST DUCT mustbe exhaustedtotheoutside

insidethe dryer cabinet. When ventingthe dryer from the using metalducting.Itshould notterminatebeneath the

side, the cabinet knockout must be removed.A 4" metal manufactured(mobile)home.

exhaust pipe must be purchased. The rear exhaust pipe

insidethe dryer must then be shortened. (Length willdepend 3. THE VENT HOOD must be securely fastened to the

on type of elbow purchased.) Secure the shortened pipe to manufactured (mobile) home structure.

the BlowerHousingwith a screw atthe top, attach elbow and THIS DRYER IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN RECRE-

metal exhaust pipe, and seal all jointswithtape or silicone

ATION VEHICLES SUCH AS TRAVEL TRAILERS,

bathtubcaulk. CAMPERS, OR MOTOR HOMES.

SIDE EXHAUSTING

LEFT SIDE i111 RIGHT SIDE

EXHAUSTING_._- ---_---. _"_........ /EXHAUSTING 1. Plugdryerin.

.;- 2. Following your operating instructions, operate the

- dryer briefly on all control settings, A slight odor

/ maybe noticed with a new machine.

ATTACHMENT SCREW HOLE

[_ 3. Allow empty dryer to operate on highest heat

/BLOWER HOUSING setting for a few minutes.

| 4, Stop dryer and wipe inside of cylinder with a clean

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FRONT ACCESS cloth.

PANELJ 5. Wipefingerprintsanddirt fromoutside ofdryerwith

soft cloth.

6. A protective plastic film may cover the control

panel,this shouldbe removed.

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Model: 53-3442

Category: Electric laundry dryers

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