Maytag MED6000X Installation Instructions

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MED6000X, MED7000X, MED9000X
:
Electrical This dryer requires a 3 or 4 wire, single
phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply
(or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if speci-
fied on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp
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.
:
Water (Steam models only) The dryer must be
connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet
hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten.
Damage to the coupling can result.
Exhaust venting :
Exhaust your dryer to the outside.
4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible
metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic
or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least
12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
B
A
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
C. Angled hood (acceptable)
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements
that will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90°
turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust
length, add a 90° turn to the total number of elbows
when referemcing the chart.
Vent system chart
Number of Type Box/louvered
90° elbows of vent
0 Rigid metal
1
Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m)
2
Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m)
3
Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m)
4 Rigid metal
27 ft. (8.2 m)
Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent
length chart.
Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
C
Angled
hoods hoods
64 ft. (20 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Dryer dimensions

Front view:
27"
(686 mm)
38 / "
1
8
(968 mm)
/ "*
3
4
(18 mm)
Back view:
3 / "*
4
(18 mm)
14 3 / "
8
(365 mm)
Closet installation (dryer only):
18" min.
(457 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
1"
1"
(25 mm)
(25 mm)
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors.
Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Side view:
(1292 mm)
6 / "
1
2
(165 mm)
NOTE: Most installations require a
minimum of 5" (127 mm) clearance
29 "*
7 / behind dryer for exhaust vent with
8
(759 mm)
elbow. See "Venting Requirements."
3 1 / "*
2
(89 mm)
6 "*
1 /
8
(156 mm) * Approximate measurement
3"
(76 mm)
48 in. min.
2
(310 cm )
2
For closet installation, with a door,
the minimum ventilation openings
in the top and bottom of the door
24 in. min.
2
(155 cm )
2 are required. Louvered doors with
3"
equivalent air ventilation openings
(76 mm)
are acceptable.
50 7 / "
8
30 5 / "
8
(728 mm)
Left or
right side
exhaust
3 / "*
4
(18 mm)
Ref. W10057363B
12/2010