Maytag MEDC500VW - Centennial Series 29 Inch Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Manual
29" (73.7 cm) electric dryer
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29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRICDRYER
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SECHEUSE
I LECTRIQUEDE 29" (73,7 CM)
Table of Contents / Table des mati@res
DRYER SAFETY ...............................................
1
INSTALLATION
.................... 2
Tools and Parts .............................................
2
Location Requirements
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2
Electrical Requirements
- U.S.A ................... 3
Electrical Requirements
- Canada ................ 5
Electrical Connection - U.S.A. Only .............. 6
Venting Requirements .................................
11
Plan Vent System ........................................
12
Install Vent System ......................................
13
Install Leveling Legs ....................................
13
Level Dryer ..................................................
13
Connect Vent ...............................................
13
Reverse Door Swing (Optional) ................... 14
Complete Installation ..................................
15
SleCURITle DE LA SleCHEUSE ...................... 16
INSTRUCTIONS
............... 16
Outillage et pieces .......................................
.......................... 17
_lectriques- Canada ............. 18
Exigences concemant I'_vacuation ............. 19
Planification du systeme d'_vacuation ........ 20
Installation du systeme d'_vacuation .......... 21
Installation des pieds de nivellement ........... 21
Mise & niveau de la s_cheuse ...................... 22
du conduit d'_vacuation.....22
porte (facultatif) ............................................
22
Achever I'installation .................................... 23
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DRYERSAFETY
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" or "WARNING."
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W10150612A
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRICDRYER INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SECHEUSE I LECTRIQUEDE 29" (73,7 CM) Table of Contents / Table des mati@res SleCURITle DE LA SleCHEUSE ...... 16 DRYER SAFETY ..........INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....2 INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION ....16 Tools and Parts .......... -
Page 2: Instructions
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS Loc(x) or Requ Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Flat-blade screwdriver • Tin snips (new vent installations) #2 Phillips screwdriver • Level Adjustable wrench that opens to 1"... - Page 3 Installation Clearances • Companion appliance spacing should also be considered• The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open 3"* fully• qf._cm) Dryer Dimensions (45.7 cm) 3"* (7.6crn) A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C.
- Page 4 Electrical Connection If your outlet looks like this: To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see "Optional 3-wire connection"...
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Page 5: Canada
This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of dryer's final location. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet, 4-wire receptacle... -
Page 6: Electrical Connection - U.s.a. Only
Eecff c(s Co "w ®c'/ otis USA,, Osy Direct Wire Power Supply Cord Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use t0 gauge solid copper wire. Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. Use a UL listed strain relief. Use a UL listed strain relief. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. - Page 7 Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure Electrical Connection Options that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with If your home has: And you will be Go to Section the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position.
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Page 8: Venting Requirements
Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. 4-wire connection: Direct Wire Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes or center wire) of power supply cord under center, silver- and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire colored terminal block screw. - Page 9 Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block.
- Page 10 Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw. Optional 3-wire connection Place the hooked end of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cable under the center screw of terminal Use for direct wire or power supply cord where local codes do block (hook facing right).
- Page 11 Flexible metal vent • Flexible metal vents are acceptable only if accessible for cleaning, • Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when the dryer is in its final location. • Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
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Page 12: Plan Vent System
Alternate installations for close clearances • An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects from entering the home. Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown. •... -
Page 13: Install Vent System
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance • Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the Excessive Weight Hazard Vent system chart. -
Page 14: Reverse Door Swing (Optional)
You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a 3. Lift door until top screws in cabinet are in large part of hinge left-side opening, if desired, slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door (handle side up) on top of dryer. -
Page 15: Complete Installation
Corn }e e Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, 10. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 20 minutes and start the dryer. -
Page 16: Slecuritle De La Slecheuse
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SECHEUSE I LECTRIQUEDE 29" (73,7 CM) SECURITE DE LA SECHEUSE Votre s_curit_ et celle des autres est tr_s importante. Nous donnons de nombreux messages de securite importants dans ce manuel et sur votre appareil menager. Assurez-vous toujours lire tous les messages de securite et de vous y conformer. -
Page 17: Exigences D'emplacement
..© ,S .... D_gagements de s_paration & respecter Uemplacement dolt _tre assez grand pour permettre d'ouvrir completement la porte de la secheuse. Dimensions de la s_cheuse Risque d'explosion 43%' Garder lee matieres et lee vapeurs inflammables, telle (110cm) que I'essence, loin de la s_cheuse. -
Page 18: Specifications _Lectriques- Canada
• II faut aussi prendre en compte I'espace requis entre les Alimenter I'appareil uniquement par un circuit monophase de appareils voisins. 115/230 volts CA, 60 Hz a 4 fils, sur un circuit separe de 30 amperes, fusionne aux deux extremites de la ligne. On •... -
Page 19: Exigences Concemant I'_Vacuation
Conduit m_tallique rigide • Pour un meilleur rendement de sechage, on recommande d'utiliser des conduits metalliques rigides. • On recommande d'utiliser un conduit metallique rigide pour reduire les risques d'ecrasement et de deformation. Conduit m_tallique flexible • Les conduits metalliques flexibles sent acceptables seulement dans la mesure ou ils sent accessibies en vue du nettoyage. - Page 20 Installations standard du conduit d'_vacuation & raide d'un Le clapet incline de type boite ci-dessous est acceptable. conduit m_tallique rigide ou flexible. 4" (1 0,2 c__ P'_,_ 21/2" • (6,4 cm) Terminer le conduit d'evacuation par un clapet de decharge pour emp_cher les rongeurs et insectes d'entrer dans I'habitation.
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Page 21: Planification Du Systeme D'_Vacuation
D_terminer I'itin_raire d'acheminement du conduit s_"@G 0_c¢ Installer le clapet d'@vacuation. Utiliser du compos@ de • Choisir I'itin@aire d'acheminement vers I'ext@ieur qui sera le calfeutrage pour sceller I'ouverture murale a I'ext@ieur autour plus direct et le plus rectiligne. du clapet d'evacuation. •... -
Page 22: Mise & Niveau De La S_Cheuse
3. Soulever la porte suffisamment pour que les vis superieures de la caisse se trouvent dans la partie elargie des trous des charnieres. Tirer la porte vers I'avant pour la d_gager des vis. Gontr61er I'aplomb de la secheuse. Gontr61er I'aplomb tout Placer la porte sur le dessus de la secheuse. -
Page 23: Achever I'installation
Veiller a maintenir la plaque de carton d'espacement centree Inserer les vis dans les trous inferieurs du c6te gauche de la entre les deux sections de la porte. Reassembler la section caisse. Serrer les visa moitie. Placer la porte de telle sorte que externe et la section interne de la porte de telle maniere que la la partie elargie du trou de charniere se trouve au-dessus des poignee soit orientee du c6te ou les charnieres viennent d%tre... - Page 24 W10150612A SP PN W10150613A 8/07 Printed in U.S.A. © 2007. All rights reserved. TM DURASAFE is a trademark of Whirlpool, U.S,A., Whirlpool Canada LP Licensee in Canada Tous droits r_serv_s. TM DURASAFE est une marque de commerce de Whirlpool, U.S.A., Emploi licenci_ par Whirlpool Canada LP au Canada Irnprim6 aux E.-U.
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