Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Maytag MLE24PDAYW Installation Instructions Manual

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
8" (200 mm) or
n
10" (250 mm) pipe wrench
8" (200 mm) or
n
10" (250 mm) adjustable
wrench
Flat-blade screwdriver
n
Phillips screwdriver
n
Adjustable wrench that
n
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
1" (25 mm) hex-head
socket wrench
Parts supplied
Remove parts bag from dryer drum. Check that all parts were
included.
n 10-32 x 5/16" serrated screw (4)
n Security cotter pin (2)

Location Requirements

If installing a gas dryer:
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
n Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not permit
installation of clothes dryers in closets or sleeping quarters.
Contact your local building inspector.
n Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and
bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions to permit
adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See
"Recessed Area Installation Instructions" below for minimum
spacing requirements.
NOTE:
n The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will be
exposed to water and/or weather.
n This dryer must not be installed in a closet with a door.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Security T-20 TORX
®†
n
Level
n
5/16" open-end wrench
n
Vent clamps
n
Pipe-joint compound
n
resistant to LP gas
Caulk gun and caulk (for
n
installing new exhaust vent)
Pliers
n
Putty knife
n
Recessed Area Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area. Minimum
installation clearances can be found on the rear of the dryer.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
Minimum Installation Clearances
driver
Recessed
2" (51 mm)
51 mm (2")
Recessed
side view
Additional clearances for wall, door, and floor moldings may be
required or if external exhaust elbow is used.
† ® TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.
Back Sides Top
2 in. 0 in. 12 in.
(50 mm) (0mm) (300 mm)
12"
305 mm
(305 mm) (12")
0" (0 mm)
Recessed
front view
Front
—
0"
(0 mm)
0" (0 mm)
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