Maytag MEDB700BW Installation Manual
Maytag MEDB700BW Installation Manual

Maytag MEDB700BW Installation Manual

Electric dryer installation instructions
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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
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DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 5
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................................... 7
VENTING ................................................................................... 12
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 12
Plan Vent System ................................................................. 13
Install Vent System .............................................................. 15
CONNECT INLET HOSES ........................................................ 15
CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 17
LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 17
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 18
REVERSE DOOR SWING ......................................................... 18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..........3 Tools and Parts ..............3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ............ 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..........5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ............6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ............ 7 VENTING ................... 12 Venting Requirements ............
  • Page 2: Dryer Safety

    DRYER SAFETY...
  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed: Parts supplied (all models): Leveling legs (4) for models Leveling legs (4) for models Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver with riser...
  • Page 4: Location Requirements

    LOCATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Location must be large enough to allow dryer door to open fully. DRYER DIMENSIONS Models with riser Back view Side view Models without riser You will need: A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See ■ “Venting Requirements.”...
  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested It is your responsibility: spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on sides and rear. To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of ■...
  • Page 6: Install Leveling Legs

    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 4 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R.
  • Page 7: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Remove terminal block cover Power Supply Cord Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down screw (D) and terminal block cover (A). A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw E.
  • Page 8 If your outlet looks like this: Connect neutral ground wire Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle and neutral wire (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection” on this page. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection”...
  • Page 9 3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection Connect remaining wires Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA 3-prong plug type 10-30R) Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
  • Page 10 Prepare to connect neutral Attach direct wire cable ground wire and neutral wire to strain relief Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
  • Page 11: 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection

    Connect remaining wires Connect neutral wire Place hooked end of neutral wire (white Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires or center) (C) of direct wire cable under under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws.
  • Page 12: Venting

    VENTING Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire VENTING REQUIREMENTS Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw. Connect remaining wires WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
  • Page 13: Plan Vent System

    Exhaust hoods: PLAN VENT SYSTEM Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that ■ Recommended exhaust installations may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
  • Page 14 Special provisions for mobile homes: If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust through the bottom. You must contact your local dealer to have Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible dryer converted. portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home.
  • Page 15: Install Vent System

    CONNECT INLET HOSES Maytag Vent System Chart For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.” The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using Type Box/louvered Number of Angled 90° elbows of vent hoods hoods the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
  • Page 16 Attach long hose to “Y” Turn on cold water faucet connector and tighten couplings Check that the water faucets are turned on. One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the Check for leaks coupling. Attach this end to the “Y” connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of “Y”...
  • Page 17: Connect Vent

    CONNECT VENT LEVEL DRYER Level Dryer Connect vent to exhaust outlet Place level here Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood.
  • Page 18: Complete Installation Checklist

    COMPLETE INSTALLATION REVERSE DOOR SWING CHECKLIST You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra 1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
  • Page 19 Reverse the strike 4. Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using 4 screws. Use the non-slotted side to attach the hinge 1. Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening. to the front panel. 2.
  • Page 20 W10562335B W10562339B-SP ®/™ © 2013. 05/13 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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