MAYTAG W11595580A Electric Dryer Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Maytag
Table of Contents
MAYTAG W11595580A Electric Dryer
Product Information
This product is a dryer designed for household use. It is equipped with various safety features to ensure safe and efficient operation. The dryer has specific installation requirements that need to be followed for proper functioning. It is important to gather the necessary tools and parts before starting the installation process.
Installation Requirements
The following tools are needed for installation:
- Putty knife
- Adjustable wrench that opens to 1 (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench
- Flat-blade screwdriver
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2 Phillips screwdriver
- Wire stripper (direct wire installations)
- Tin snips (new vent installations)
- 1/4 (6 mm) nut driver or socket wrench (recommended)
- Vent clamps
- Utility knife
- Pliers
- Level
- Tape measure
- Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)
The package includes leveling legs and all necessary parts for installation. However, for mobile home installations, additional metal exhaust system hardware may be required, which can be purchased from the dealer.
Please check local codes, existing electrical supply, and venting before
purchasing additional parts. If using a power supply cord, make sure to use a
UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for
use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain a UL Listed 30 A power supply
cord, rated 120 V/240 V minimum.
Product Usage Instructions
- Ensure that the installation requirements mentioned above are met.
- Carefully unpack the dryer and check that all parts, including the leveling legs, are included.
- Choose a suitable location for the dryer, following the location requirements specified in the user manual.
- Install the leveling legs to ensure stability and proper alignment of the dryer.
- Make the electrical connection according to the electrical requirements provided in the user manual. If necessary, consult a professional electrician for assistance.
- Follow the venting instructions to properly install the exhaust duct. Tin snips may be required for new vent installations.
- Use vent clamps to secure the exhaust duct connections.
- Measure and cut the exhaust vent as needed, using a utility knife.
- If installing a new exhaust vent, use a caulking gun and compound to seal the connections.
- Once installation is complete, refer to the user manual for operating instructions and safety guidelines.
It is important to read and understand all the instructions provided in the user manual before attempting to install or operate the dryer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic precautions, 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. To reduce the risk of fire due to contaminated loads, the final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down period). Avoid stopping a tumble dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated.
Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry cleaning 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
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 person
- See “Electrical Requirements” located in the installation Instructions for grounding instructions.
- WARNING : Risk of Fire. Do not install a booster fan in the exhaust duct.
NOTE: The booster fan warning does not apply to clothes dryers intended to be installed in a multiple clothes dryer system, with an engineered exhaust duct system that is installed per the clothes dryer manufacturer’s guidelines.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Tools needed:
Parts Supplied:
Leveling legs (4)
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included.
Parts Needed:
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting, and read
“Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware, available for
purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further
information, please reference the “Assistance or Service” section of the Use
and Care Guide.
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 A power supply cord, rated 120 V/240 V- 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.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
You will need:
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A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
See “Venting Requirements.” -
A separate 30 A circuit.
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If you are using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
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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.
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Level floor with maximum slope of 1″ (25 mm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1″ [25 mm], install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810). If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45°F (7°C). 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.
Installation clearances:
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
Back View
Side View
Most installations require a minimum 5½” (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting Requirements.”
The back of the dryer shall be installed against a wall. Refer to the minimum installation dimensions/clearances in the diagrams.
Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installation
The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing allowed.
- Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
- Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings.
- Additional spacing of 1″ (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended 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.
Minimum Required Spacing
Recessed Area Installation
Closet Installation
Additional spacing recommended
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).
- 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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Electrical Requirements
It is your responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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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 Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations. A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from: National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. -
To supply the required 3- or 4-wire, single phase, 120 V/240 V, 60 Hz AC-only electrical supply (or 3- or 4-wire, 120 V/208 V electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30 A 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.
- If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” section.
- This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire 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 wire must be removed from the external ground connector screw (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.
- A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the dryer 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 A power supply cord, rated 120 V/240 V 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.
3-wire receptacle 3-(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 wire receptacle of
NEMA Type 10-30R.
Choose a standard power supply cord connector:
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), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
- 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
- At least 5 ft (1.52 m) long.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
- This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction o breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinance
- For a permanently connected dryer:
- This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dryer.
WARNING : Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
INSTALL
LEVELING LEGS
To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.
Using a wrench and tape measure, screw legs into leg holes until bottom of
foot is approximately 1½” (38 mm) from bottom of dryer.
Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is close to its
final location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the
exhaust vent.
NOTE : Refer to “Dryer Dimensions” in “Location Requirements.”
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Power Supply Cord
Electrical Connection Options
Direct Wire
2. Remove terminal block cover
Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down screw (D) and terminal block cover (A).
- A. Terminal block cover
- B. External ground conductor screw
- C. Center terminal block screw
- D. Hold-down screw
- E. Neutral ground wire
- F. Hole below terminal block cover
Power Supply Cord Connection
Power supply cord strain relief
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Attach power supply cord strain relief ****Remove the screws from a 3/4″ (19 mm) UL Listed strain relief. Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole below the terminal block opening (B) so that one tab is pointing
up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together. -
Attach power supply cord strain relief
****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.
If your outlet looks like this:
Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R):
Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Con-nection” on page 10.
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R):
Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection” on page 10. ****
4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection
-IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to Venting Requirements.
3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection
IMPORTANT : Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). 
Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements”.
Direct Wire Connection
Direct wire strain relief
Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4″ (19 mm)
UL Listed strain relief. Put the threaded section
of the strain relief (C) through the hole below the terminal block opening
(B). Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit
connector (A) onto the strain relief threads.
Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have
a tight fi t with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten
strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
If your wiring looks like this:
4-wire direct connection:
Go to “4-Wire Direct Connection” on page 12.
3-wire direct connection:
Go to “3-Wire Go to “3-Wire Direct Connection” on page 12.
4-Wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local
codes do not permit 3-wire connections.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be
moved if needed.
Strip 5″ (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground
wire at 5″ (127 mm). Cut 1½” (38 mm) from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation
back 1″ (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into hooks.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw.
Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
3-Wire Direct Wire Connection
IMPORTANT: Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to
neutral wire.
Direct wire cable must have 5 ft (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be
moved if needed.
Strip 3½” (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back
1″ (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with
outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks.
Remove center
terminal block screw (B).
Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten
screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
Optional 3-Wire Connection
IMPORTANT : You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.
Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from external ground conductor screw (A).
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screws.
Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external ground conductor
screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover
into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw.
Now, go to “Venting Requirements”.
VENTING
Venting Requirements
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED
OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT : Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust
must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic,
crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal
vent shall be used for exhausting.
4″ (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
- Only a 4″ (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps may be used.
- Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
- Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
- Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
- Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
- The total length should not exceed 73/4 ft (2.4 m).
NOTE : If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review “Vent System Chart” and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance.
Exhaust hoods:
Must be at least 12″ (305 mm) from ground or any object that may obstruct
exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow).
Elbows:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Clamps:
- Use clamps to seal all joints.
- Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
See “Venting Kits” for more information.
Plan Vent System
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other
installations are possible.
- A. Dryer
- B. Elbow
- C. Wall
- D. Exhaust hood
- E. Clamps
Optional exhaust installations:
Exhaust can be converted out the right side, left side, or through the bottom
(4-way vent kit). Each kit includes step-by-step instructions. For ordering
information, see “Venting Kits.”
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- A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
- B. Left or right side exhaust installation
- C. Bottom exhaust installation
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the best type for your
installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Over-The-Top
installation (also available with one offset elbow)
Periscope
installation
NOTE : The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase.
Venting Kits
For more information, call
1-800-344-1274, or visit us at
www.maytagreplacementparts.com.
Special provisions for mobile home installations:
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the
mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home.
Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
Determine vent path:
- Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors.
- Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
- When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.
- Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
- Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:
- Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
- Shorten life of dryer.
- Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage.
The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.
Number of 90° turns or elbows| Type of vent| Box/louvered
hoods| Angled hoods
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0| Rigid metal| 64 ft (20 m)| 58 ft (17.7 m)
1| Rigid metal| 54 ft (16.5 m)| 48 ft (14.6 m)
2| Rigid metal| 44 ft (13.4 m)| 38 ft (11.6 m)
3| Rigid metal| 35 ft (10.7 m)| 29 ft (8.8 m)
4| Rigid metal| 27 ft (8.2 m)| 21 ft (6.4 m)
NOTE : Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.
Install Vent System
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4″ (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint.
Connect Vent
Using a 4″ (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4″ (102 mm) clamp.
Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under the dryer.
LEVEL DRYER
Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back.
NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate
correctly.
If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness. Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor before tightening them.
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
- Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
- Check that you have all of your tools.
- Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
- Check dryer’s final location. Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked.
- Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
- Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer. Ƀ Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust.
- Read “Dryer Use” in your Use and Care Guide. Ƀ Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
- Controls are set in a running or On position.
- Start button has been pushed firmly.
- Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on.
- Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped.
- Dryer door is closed.
- When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check the following:
- There may be two household fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have not tripped. If there is still no heat, contact a qualified technician.
NOTE: You may notice an odor when the dryer is first heated. This odor is common when the heating element is first used. The odor will go away.
REVERSE DOOR SWING (OPTIONAL)
NOTE: Magnetized screwdriver is helpful. 27″ Wide Model Side-Swing Door
Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface.
Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges. Loosen (do not remove) top screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges.
Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door (handle side up) on top of dryer. Remove top screws from dryer cabinet.
Remove screws attaching hinges to door.
Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (six screws). Keep door screws
separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes. Holding door over
towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door and lift to separate it from inner
door.
NOTE: Do not pry apart with putty knife or screwdriver.
Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches.
Rotate outer door 180º and set it back down on inner door. Be certain to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors. Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed. Insert six door screws.
Flip door over so handle side is down.
Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge.
Remove the four screws that attach two plugs on the left side. Transfer plugs to opposite side using the same four screws.
NOTE: Two people may be needed to reinstall door.
Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet. Tighten
screws halfway. Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws.
Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots. Tighten screws. Insert and
tighten top screws in hinges.
Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch. If it is needed, slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
See the Use and Care Guide or visit our website and reference “Frequently
Asked Questions” to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.