Maytag MEDB700BW0 Installation Instructions Manual

Maytag MEDB700BW0 Installation Instructions Manual

Electric dryer

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Electric
Dryer
Installation
Instructions
Table
of Contents
DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................
2
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3
Tools and Parts ......................................................................
3
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4
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5
iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS .........................................................
6
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7
VENTING ...................................................................................
12
Venting Requirements .........................................................
12
Plan Vent System .................................................................
13
Install Vent System ..............................................................
15
iNLET HOSES ........................................................
15
CONNECT VENT ......................................................................
17
LEVEL DRYER ..........................................................................
17
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ..............................
18
REVERSE DOOR SWING .........................................................
18
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Tenga listo su nOmero de modelo completo. Puede encontrar el nQmero de modelo
y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta.
iNSTALLATiON
NOTES
Date of purchase:
Date of installation:
Installer:
Model number:
Serial number:
W10562335A
W10562339A-SP

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ..............LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ............ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..........iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS ............ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ............ VENTING ................... Venting Requirements ............Plan Vent System ..............Install Vent System .............. CONNECT iNLET HOSES ............
  • Page 2: Dryer Safety

    DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"...
  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS 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

    INSTALLATION CLEARANCES LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Location must be large enough to allow dryer door to open fully. DRYER DIMENSIONS Models with riser 221/4,,-_ 30"_ (565 ram) (783 mm2_y- 4" 441/2" (102 turn) (1t30 ram) 63/4" 53/8" Explosion Hazard _-_d (171 ram} (137_mm) 1 Keep flammable materials...
  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Spacing for recessed area or closet installation ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in installation and servicing.
  • 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 Excessive Weight Hazard copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R.
  • Page 7: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Supply Cord Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Before you start, disconnect power. Remove hold-down Disconnect power before making electrical connections. screw (D) and terminal block cover (A). Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal...
  • 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 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 :2, Attach direct wire cable to strain relief ground wire and neutral wire 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 5, Connect remaining wires 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 Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent, Do not use a plastic vent, Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or Do not use a metal foil vent. center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center Failure to follow these instructions can result in death terminal block screw (B).
  • Page 13: Plan Vent System

    Exhaust hoods: PLAN VENT SYSTEM [] Must be at least 12" (305 ram) 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 If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust through Special provisions for mobile homes: 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 Mayta9 Vent System Chart For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using Number of Type Box/Iouvered Angled 90 ° elbows of vent hoods hoods the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Turn cold water off, remove Rigid metal...
  • Page 16 Turn on cold water faucet Attach long hose to "Y" 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 "1, Level Dryer Connect vent to exhaust outlet Place level 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 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. Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike. 5.
  • Page 20 W10562335A W10562339A=SP 2013. 04/13 _)/TM Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved.

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