Maytag MDG-75 installation manual Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry

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c.Ignitor does not spark and module locks out (RED indicator stays on).

1)Fault in high voltage (HV) wire ... break or loose connection.

2)Failed ignitor probe assembly.

3)Failed direct spark ignition (DSI) module.

J.Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry...

1. Exhaust ductwork run is too long or is undersized...back pressure must be no less than 0 and cannot exceed 0.3 inches (0.74 mb) water column (W.C.).

2. Restriction in ductwork...

a.Dryer back draft damper is sticking partially closed.

b.Restriction and obstruction in ductwork...

1)Check ductwork from the dryer ALL the way to the outdoors.

3.Insufficient make-up air.

4.Impellor (fan and blower) is rotating in the wrong direction (for 3-phase [3ø] Models ONLY).

5.Lint screen is dirty or is not being cleaned often enough.

6.Inadequate airflow...

a. Impellor (fan and blower) failure.

GAS MODELS...

1)Low or inconsistent gas pressure.

Natural Gas pressure - must be a consistent 3.5 inches (8.7 mb) of water column.

Liquid propane (L.P.) gas pressure - must be a consistent 10.5 inches (26.1 mb) of water column.

2)Poor air and gas mixture at burner (too much or not enough air) at the burner...yellow or poor flame pattern...

a)Not enough make-up air.

b)Restriction in the exhaust ductwork.

3)Sail switch is fluttering...

a)Lint screen is dirty or is not being cleaned often enough.

b)Restriction in the exhaust ductwork.

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Contents MDG-75 Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference For Your Safety Page Table of Contents Section Routine Maintenance Important Information SectionWhat to do if YOU Smell GAS Safety PrecautionsPage Specifications SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IdentificationSpecifications Component Identification Page Location Requirements Installation ProceduresUNPACKING/SETTING UP Dryer Enclosure Requirements Fresh AIR Supply Requirements Horizontal Venting Exhaust RequirementsSingle Dryer Venting Page Page Page Electrical Requirements Electrical InformationMDG-75 Gas Page Single-Phase 1Ø Electrical Connections Leads Page Page GAS Information Type of GAS Page Page Preparation for OPERATION/START-UP Preoperational Tests Basket Coating Preoperational Instructions Shut Down Instructions Parts SERVICE/PARTS InformationService Returning Warranty Cards Warranty InformationCleaning Routine MaintenanceLubrication AdjustmentsProcedure for Functional Check Replacement Components Page Page Timing Legend Reversing Timer SPIN/DWELL AdjustmentsData Label Data Label InformationSerial Number Microprocessor Controller Computer Models TroubleshootingBlower and fan motors are not operating does not start Failed microprocessor controller computer Failed keyboard touch pad label assembly Microprocessor controller computer L.E.D. display reads Sefl Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry GAS Models AA. Condensation on main door glass Timer Models Blower/fan motors are not operating does not start GAS Models Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry Condensation on main door glass Page P O RTA N T Manual Reset HI-LIMIT Instructions