Location Requirements; Gas Dryer Electrical Requirements - Maytag MDE20PDFGW Installation Instructions Manual

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,
away from dryer.
Do not dry anything that has ever had anything
flammable on it (even after washing).
Place dryer at least 18 inches (460 mm) above the floor
for a garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or
recessed area.
This dryer is not intended for installation in a mobile home.
An adapter kit per this install instruction is required for this
dryer to be used for a Manufactured/Mobile home.
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 1.8 m (6 ft) 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 25 mm (1") under
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entire dryer. Installing the dryer on soft floor surfaces,
such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, is not
recommended.
Dryer installation clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door
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to be fully opened.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
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installation and servicing. The door opens more than 180°.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
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floor moldings.
Additional spacing of 25 mm (1") on all sides of the dryer
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is recommended to reduce noise transfer.
When installing a dryer:
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not
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permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets,
or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: For installation in Australia and New Zealand,
install dryer in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1 and local
governance codes.
Gas Dryers only: Make sure that lower edges of the
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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 and
Closet Installation Instructions" below for minimum spacing
requirements.
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 millimeters 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 of the door shall be depicted in
below diagram. Louvered door with equivalent air openings is
acceptable.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same
closet as the dryer.
NOTE: For installation in Australia and New Zealand, refer to
AS/NZS 5601.1 for ventilation requirements.
GAS DRYER ELECTRICAL GAS DRYER ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
This dryer is supplied without an electric cord and plug. It
must be connected by a Whirlpool authorized service person
to a single-phase electricity supply at the voltage shown
on the dataplate, using a suitable fixed wiring installation in
accordance with local and national wiring regulations.
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