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Maytag MED6000XW Installation Manual

MaximaŽ high-efficiency electric steam dryer.

 
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
W10423118A
W10423119A - SP
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
locATIon REquIREmEnTS .................................................... 4
ElEcTRIcAl REquIREmEnTS ................................................ 5
InSTAll lEVElInG lEGS ......................................................... 6
ElEcTRIcAl InSTAllATIon ................................................... 7
Power Supply cord connection ........................................... 8
Direct Wire connection ....................................................... 10
VEnTInG ................................................................................... 12
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 12
Plan Vent System ................................................................. 13
Install Vent System .............................................................. 14
connEcT InlET HoSE .......................................................... 15
connEcT VEnT ...................................................................... 16
lEVEl DRYER .......................................................................... 17
comPlETE InSTAllATIon cHEcklIST .............................. 17
DooR REVERSAl (oPTIonAl) .............................................. 17
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Summary of Contents

  • Page 1

    ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DRYER SAFETY ... 2 InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ... 3 locATIon REquIREmEnTS ... 4 ElEcTRIcAl REquIREmEnTS ... 5 InSTAll lEVElInG lEGS ... 6 ElEcTRIcAl InSTAllATIon ... 7 VEnTInG ... 12 connEcT InlET HoSE ... 15 connEcT VEnT ... 16 lEVEl DRYER ...

  • Page 2: Dryer Safety

    DRYER SAFETY ImPoRTAnT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.

  • Page 3: Installation Requirements, Tools And Parts

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ToolS AnD PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Wire stripper (direct wire Tin snips (new vent installations) installations) 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver Adjustable wrench that (recommended) opens to 1"...

  • Page 4: Location Requirements

    LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. You will need: A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See ■ “Venting Requirements.” A separate 30 amp circuit.

  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation ■ and servicing. Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor ■ moldings, and dryer venting. Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the ■...

  • Page 6: Install Leveling Legs

    If your outlet looks like this: 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.

  • Page 7

    ELECTRIC INSTALLATION For power supply cord installations: Before you start: disconnect power. choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R). Go to Power Supply Cord Connection. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R). Go to Power Supply Cord Connection. 4-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection.

  • Page 8: Power Supply Cord Connection

    Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief: Attach power supply cord strain relief Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on 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.

  • Page 9

    connect ground wire Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. connect remaining wires Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.

  • Page 10: Direct Wire Connection

    Direct Wire Connection Direct wire strain relief Attach direct wire strain relief Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief (C) through the hole below the terminal block opening (B).

  • Page 11

    connect ground wire Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws.

  • Page 12: Venting, Venting Requirements

    optional External Ground for 3-Wire connection Power Supply cord Shown) ImPoRTAnT: You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 10.

  • Page 13: Plan Vent System

    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 ■...

  • Page 14: Install Vent System

    optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B.

  • Page 15: Connect Inlet Hose

    connect vent to 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.

  • Page 16: Connect Vent

    Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector.

  • Page 17: Level Dryer, Complete Installation Checklist, Door Reversal (optional)

    LEvEL DRYER level dryer Place level here 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. lEVEl Not Level Adjust leveling legs If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness.

  • Page 18

    Remove door from dryer ImPoRTAnT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding. Using a Torx T25 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing ® † the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door.

  • Page 19

    Reverse outer window assembly Handle Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws from the outer window retainer and lift off the trim ring off the window (A). Rotate trim ring 180° and secure with the 4 screws removed earlier (B). Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Notches...

  • Page 20

    Remove hinge and latch Using a Torx T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 Torx screws ® † securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a Torx T25 screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch ®...

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