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DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................
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3
Tools and Parts ......................................................................
3
Requirements .........................................................
4
Requirements ........................................................
5
install Leveling Legs ..............................................................
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VENTING ...................................................................................
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Venting Requirements .........................................................
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Plan Vent System .................................................................
13
install Vent System ..............................................................
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iNLET HOSES ........................................................
15
CONNECT VENT ......................................................................
16
LEVEL DRYER ..........................................................................
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iNSTALLATiON CHECKLIST ..............................
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REVERSE DOOR SWING .........................................................
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ..............Location Requirements ............Electrical Requirements ............install Leveling Legs .............. Electrical Connection ............VENTING ................... Venting Requirements ............Plan Vent System ..............install Vent System .............. CONNECT iNLET HOSES ............ -
Page 2: Dryer Safety
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: Installation Requirements
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: Location Requirements
iNSTALLATiON CLEARANCES Location must be large enough to allow dryer door to open fully. DRYER DiMENSiONS Dryer with extended back: Dryer with flat back: 22t/4"-.._ 28" .,+---- 30" (565 rara) (711 rnm} f (762 _ra)j-- 431/2 '' Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as [110i ram) - Page 5 Spacing for recessed area or closet insta(lation 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.
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Page 6: Install Leveling Legs
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: Electrical Connection
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.
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Page 12: Venting
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: Plan Vent System
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.
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Page 15: Install Vent System
CONNECT INLET HOSES Maytag Vent System Chart For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 16. Box/Iouvered Number of Type The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using Angled hoods of vent 90 ° elbows hoods the new inlet hoses. -
Page 16: Connect Vent
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: Level Dryer
COMPLETE INSTALLATION Move dryer to final location [_ 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. [_ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. [_ Check dryer's final location. -
Page 18: Reverse Door Swing
RE RSE DOOR SWING Reverse strike You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a 1. Remove the door strike from the dryer door opening. left-side opening, if desired. 2. Remove the cosmetic screw opposite the door strike. 1. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
4. Install the two hinges to the front panel of the dryer using TROUBLESHOOTING 4 screws. Use the non-slotted side to attach the hinge to the front panel. DRYER OPERATION 5. Install screws in top hinge holes in the door. Do not tighten Dryer will not run screws. - Page 20 Marque de commerce de Whirlpool, U.S.A., Emploi sous licence per Whirlpool Canada LP au Canada ® Registered trademarW Trademark of Maytag Properties, LLC or its related companies. W10388775A Used under license by Maytag Limited in Canada. W10388776A=SP ® Marque d6pos6eFMMarque...
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