Maytag Gen1 Pulse Dryers
This article is applicable to Maytag dryers that use older Gen1 Pulse controls (which are still used in some newer models). Typically these dryers have model numbers MLG3xPD and MLG4xPD.
Required parts
- Reader
- Cable Harness
- 12V Power supply
Maytag Gen1 cable harness
Installation Steps
Step 1: Turn Machine Power Off
Step 2: Remove coin-drop
Step 3: Number the reader using the DIP switch
Review our: Reader DIP Switch settings article for details on how to set the Card Reader's Machine Type, and Reader Number.
You need to do this BEFORE installing the Card Readers onto the machines, as accessing the back of the card reader is required.
Step 4: Connect the Start signal wires
Locate the male spade connectors with labels ENABLE1 and ENABLE2 on the dryer control board.
Connect the signal wires from the reader wiring harness as follows:
Note: the WHITE Wire MUST go to Enable1, and the GREEN Wire MUST go to Enable2;
if the machine is not receiving a signal from the card readers, it's likely these wires just need to be reversed
if the machine is not receiving a signal from the card readers, it's likely these wires just need to be reversed
Step 5: Power supply
Connect the 120Vac side of the power supply, either to an available wall outlet, or splice the power supply directly to the machine, using an appropriate high-voltage connection inside the machine.
When connecting to the machine directly, you'll be cutting off the AC prong, and splicing these wires directly to the machine (we recommend consulting the manufacturer, or an electrician, to confirm this type of connection).
Then connect the DC side to the female barrel connector on the harness.
Then connect the DC side to the female barrel connector on the harness.
Step 6: Activate
Mount the reader, power on the machine, and activate the reader using the Activation:
Vend pricing
Set the Card Reader's vend price via the Laundro Portal.See our Configuring Card Reader/Machine Vend Prices article for specific instructions on vend pricing for Pulse Communication Dryer Readers.
The machine needs to be configured to start from 1 pulse (1 coin), as the card reader will only send 1 pulse to the machine to trigger payment.
In most cases, you'll want to either adjust the Coin Value 1 setting, so that 1 "coin" is worth the full price of the machine;
however you can also adjust the machine's vend price setting, so it's only looking for 1 coin in order to start:
Set the Card Reader's vend price via the Laundro Portal.
See our Configuring Card Reader/Machine Vend Prices article for specific instructions on vend pricing for Pulse Communication Dryer Readers.
The machine needs to be configured to start from 1 pulse (1 coin), as the card reader will only send 1 pulse to the machine to trigger payment.
In most cases, you'll want to either adjust the Coin Value 1 setting, so that 1 "coin" is worth the full price of the machine;
however you can also adjust the machine's vend price setting, so it's only looking for 1 coin in order to start:
Troubleshooting
Below are problems commonly encountered during installation of readers on these dryers. For more general reader troubleshooting, see Reader Support
Issue
Explanation and resolution
Reader taking money but not starting the machine
Ensure you've connected the spade connectors accordingly.
WHITE Wire MUST go to Enable1, and the GREEN Wire MUST go to Enable2 Dryer display not coming on In some dryers like MLG45PDB we've noticed that if you unplug the coin drop, the dryer display turns off.
In this case, you will want to keep the coin drop connect and tucked away somewhere inside the machine securely
| Issue | Explanation and resolution |
Reader taking money but not starting the machine | Ensure you've connected the spade connectors accordingly. WHITE Wire MUST go to Enable1, and the GREEN Wire MUST go to Enable2 |
Dryer display not coming on | In some dryers like MLG45PDB we've noticed that if you unplug the coin drop, the dryer display turns off. In this case, you will want to keep the coin drop connect and tucked away somewhere inside the machine securely |
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