This installation 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
Card Reader Kit
Card Reader Wiring Harness:
12V External Power supply
Installation Steps
Step 1: Turn Machine Power Off
It is always recommended to power the machine off before install the card readers.
Step 2: Remove Coin Drop if present
The Card Reader will be mounted in the area where the Coin Drop has been removed.
Step 3: Number the Card Reader using the reader's DIP switches:
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 mounting the Card Readers onto the machines, as accessing the back of the card reader is required.
Step 4: Card Reader Pulse/Start Connection
Locate the male spade connectors with labels ENABLE1 and ENABLE2 on the Dryer's control board.
Connect the Card Reader's signal wires as follows:
Note about these signal wire connections:
the Card Reader's WHITE Wire MUST go to "Enable 1"
the Card Reader's GREEN Wire MUST go to "Enable 2"
If the machine is not receiving a pulse signal from the Card Reader, it's likely these wires just need to be reversed
Step 5: Card Reader Power Connection
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.
Step 6: Activate the Card Reader
Proceed to secure the reader into the place where the Coin drop was removed and power ON the machine.
Then Activate the card reader using the Activation Card for this specific location:
Note: you MUST use the Activation Card for THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION,
or else the card reader will not appear on the LaundroPortal for this location.
This will activate the reader and programs the reader with the location's specific Support and Location IDs.
The Card Reader will then automatically connect to VAC01's wireless network and once connected, will be visible on the LaundroPortal where you can configure it's vend prices.
Setting Vend Pricing
Set the Card Reader's vend price via the LaundroPortal.
For additional information about machine vend pricing, review our Configuring Card Reader/Machine Vend Prices article.
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 card reader troubleshooting, see the Card Reader Troubleshoot section of our Help Center
Issue | Explanation and resolution |
Reader taking money but not starting the machine | Ensure you've connected the spade connectors accordingly:
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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. |