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Table
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DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................
2
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS
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3
Tools and Parts ......................................................................
3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
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4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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5
iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS .........................................................
6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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7
Power Supply Cord Connection
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7
Direct Wire Connection
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9
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
TROUBLESHOOTING
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19
iNSTALLATiON
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- Page 1 Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ..............LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ............ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..........iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS ............ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ............ Power Supply Cord Connection ........... Direct Wire Connection ............VENTING ................... Venting Requirements ............
- Page 2 DRYER S_ETY 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 LATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Parts supplied {all models): Tools needed: Leveling legs (4) Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Parts supplied {steam models): &...
- Page 4 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Location must be large enough to allow dryer door to open fully. DRYER DiMENSiONS Side view with open door dimensions: 22%"---_ 30"-----_ (565 ram} Explosion Hazard 44" (1118 ram) Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gaso|ine, away from dryer. Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 ram) above the floor for a garage installation.
- Page 5 Spacing for recessed area or closet installation ELECTRIC, REQUIREMENWS All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with tested spacing of 0" (0 ram) clearance on sides and rear. it is your responsibility: To contact a qualified electrical installer. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
- Page 6 INSTALL LE¥ LING 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 ELECTRIC, 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 (silver).
- 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 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 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 Exhaust hoods: PLAN 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 dryer Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible converted. portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home.
- Page 15 CONNECT INLET HOSES Maytag Vent System Chart For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 16. Number Box/Iouvered Type The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using Angled of vent hoods 90 ° elbows hoods the new inlet hoses.
- Page 16 Turn on cold water faucet Attach long hose to "Y" 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 coupling. Attach this end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer Check for leaks cold inlet hose to other side of "Y"...
- Page 17 CON_CT ¥_NT DR_R LEVEL 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.
- Page 18 DOOR COMPLETE XNSTAL RE RSE SWING 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 part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. 1.
- 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, install screws in top hinge holes in the door.
- Page 20 W10392124A W10392125A=SP ® Registered TrademarWTM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.,Whirlpool Canada LP licensee in Canada ® Registered trademarW Trademark of Maytag Properties, LLC or its related companies. © 2011 7/11 Used under license by Maytag Limited in Canada. Printed in U.S.A.