Maytag MED6000X Installation Instructions Manual
Maytag med6000x: install guide
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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
W10057363A
W10310420A - SP
Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com
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DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
locATIon REquIREmEnTS .................................................... 4
ElEcTRIcAl REquIREmEnTS ................................................ 4
InSTAll lEVElInG lEGS ......................................................... 6
Power Supply cord connection ........................................... 8
Direct Wire connection ....................................................... 10
VEnTInG ................................................................................... 13
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 13
Plan Vent System ................................................................. 14
Venting Kits .......................................................................... 14
Install Vent System .............................................................. 15
connEcT InlET HoSE .......................................................... 16
connEcT VEnT ...................................................................... 17
lEVEl DRYER .......................................................................... 18
comPlETE InSTAllATIon cHEcKlIST .............................. 18
DooR REVERSAl (oPTIonAl) .............................................. 19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. 2 InSTAllATIon REquIREmEnTS ..........3 Tools and Parts ..............3 locATIon REquIREmEnTS ............ 4 ElEcTRIcAl REquIREmEnTS ..........4 InSTAll lEVElInG lEGS ............6 ElEcTRIcAl InSTAllATIon ........... -
Page 2: Dryer Safety
DRYER SAFETY ImPoRTAnT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. -
Page 3: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ToolS AnD PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed: Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) Vent clamps ■ Vent elbows and ductwork ■ Additional parts may be required, depending in your installation. Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See “Electrical Requirements”... -
Page 4: Location Requirements
DRYER DImEnSIonS LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, Front view: 27" installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping (686 mm) quarters. Contact your local building inspector. " (968 mm) "* (18 mm) * Approx. -
Page 5: Electrical Connection
ImPoRTAnT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below 45° F (7° C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to It is your responsibility: shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer To contact a qualified electrical installer. -
Page 6: Install Leveling Legs
If your outlet looks like this: INSTALL LEvELINg LEgS 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 four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. -
Page 7: Electric Installation
ELECTRIC INSTALLATION For power supply cord installations: For direct wire installations: Before you start: disconnect power. Remove terminal block cover choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (nEmA Type 14-30R). Go to Power Supply cord connection. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (nEmA Type 10-30R). -
Page 8: Power Supply Cord Connection
Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief: 4-Wire Power Supply cord connection ImPoRTAnT: A 4-wire connection is required for moble homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. Attach power supply cord strain relief 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 4-prong plug type 14-30R) - Page 9 connect ground wire Remove center screw Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord Remove center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B). to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. connect neutral wire connect remaining wires Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to center, silver-colored terminal block screw (B).
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Page 10: Direct Wire Connection
Direct Wire Connection Direct wire strain relief 4-Wire Direct Wire connection ImPoRTAnT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes Attach direct wire strain relief and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. -
Page 11: 3-Wire Direct Wire Connection
3-Wire Direct Wire connection connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. -
Page 12: Wire Connection
connect remaining wires connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. -
Page 13: Venting
vENTINg Exhaust hoods: An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and ■ venting Requirements insects from entering the home. Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object ■ that may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). -
Page 14: Plan Vent System
Plan vent System choose your exhaust installation type Determine vent path: Select route that will provide straightest and most direct ■ Recommended exhaust installation: path outdoors. Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room ■... -
Page 15: Install Vent System
Install vent System CONNECT INLET HOSE The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Install exhaust hood Turn cold water off, remove and 12" min. (305 mm) replace rubber washer 12"... -
Page 16: Connect Inlet Hose
Tighten couplings Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn. noTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. Attach long hose to “Y” Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer connector and tighten couplings back panel. -
Page 17: Connect Vent
CONNECT vENT LEvEL DRYER level Dryer connect vent to exhaust outlet Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet Check levelness of dryer from in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is side to side. -
Page 18: Level Dryer
LEvEL DRYER COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST level Dryer Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through steps to see what was skipped. Check that you have all of your tools. Place level here Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. -
Page 19: Door Reversal (Optional)
move the door strike DOOR REvERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with a round-shaped door. For models with a square shaped door, an additional kit is needed. Please contact your retailer, or see the For Assistance or Service page in your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: #2 Phillips screwdriver Min. - Page 20 Remove trim ring from outer Rotate and reassemble outer door window assembly and trim ring Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 6 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly Align the notches on the outer door assembly with the tabs on clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs the trim ring and lower into place as shown in figure A.
- Page 21 Reinstall inner door assembly Remove hinge and latch Latch Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Hinge Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Using a Torx T25 screwdriver, remove the 3 Torx screws ®...
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