Electric Dryer Installation Requirements - Maytag MDE20PR Installation Instructions Manual

ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Location Requirements
Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or
recessed area.
Companion appliance location requirements should also be
considered.
IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to the weather. Proper installation is your responsibility.
You will need:
A grounded electrical outlet located within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of
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where the power cord is attached to the back of the dryer.
See "Electrical Requirements. "
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
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dryer. Installing the dryer on soft floor surfaces, such as carpets
or surfaces with foam backing, is not recommended.
Electric dryer installation clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to be
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fully opened.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation
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and servicing. The door opens more than 180°.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor
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moldings.
Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is
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recommended to reduce noise transfer.
Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. For
recessed area and closet installations, minimum clearances
can be found on the warning label on the rear of the dryer
or in "Dimensions/Clearances. "
The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation,
servicing, and compliance with local codes and ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air opening in
the top and bottom is required. Louvered doors with equivalent air
openings are acceptable.
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The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
48 in.
2
(310 cm )
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Front
Front
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24 in.
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(155 cm )
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Electrical Requirements – U.S.A. only
It is your responsibility:
To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
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conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply
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connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved
in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
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National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,
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60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt
electrical supply, if specified 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.
Do not use an extension cord.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
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recommended that a qualified electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
3"
(76 mm)
Closet
Closet
Door
door
3"
(76 mm)