Maytag MEDE301YG0 Installation Instructions Manual

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Page 1 ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY ................. iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ..........Tools and Parts ..............LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ............ ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..........iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS ............ELECTRICAL iNSTALLATiON ........... Power Supply Cord Connection ........... Direct Wire Connection ............VENTING ................... Venting Requirements ............
Page 2 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 LATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS 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. Read "Electrical Requirements"...
Page 4 DRYER DIMENSIONS LOCATXON REQUXREMENT$ Front view: Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 27" installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping (686 m m} quarters. Contact your local building inspector. 353/8" , (899 ram} Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as...
Page 5 Cabinet installation {dryer only): Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. 7 ,I [] Additional spacing should be considered for ease of (178 ram} installation and servicing. [] Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line.
Page 6 if your outlet looks like this: ELECTR[C, REQU[REMENW$ Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with it is your responsibility: ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain [] To contact a qualified electrical installer. relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft.
Page 7 INSTALL LE¥_LING LEGS Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. , Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton;...
Page 8 ELECTRIC LATION For direct wire installations: For power supply cord installations: Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge 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 9 Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief: 4=Wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not 3ermit the use of 3-wire connections. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 4-prong plug type 14-30R) Remove the screws from a 3/4"...
Page 10 . Remove center screw Connect ground wire Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord Remove center terminal block screw (B). under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B).
Page 11 Direct Wire Connection Direct wire strain relief 4=Wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. Prepare your 4=wire cable direct connection Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any Direct wire cable must have 5 ft.
Page 12 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 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 13 Connect remaining wires 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 14 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 15 P_an Alternate exhaust installations (for close clearance): V@nt _yste_ Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) Dryer Rigid metal or Elbow flexible metal vent Wall Vent length Exhaust hood necessary to Clamps connect elbows Exhaust outlet...
Page 16 Determine vent path: Install Vent System [] Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. . install exhaust hood [] Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. [] When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.
Page 17 CONNECT INLET HOSE The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference.
Page 18 CONNECT ¥_NT and tighten coupling Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4"...
Page 19 LE L DR R COMPLETE INSTALLATION 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 20 DOOR RE_RS_ (OPTION_) if you prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer: A door reversal kit, Part Number W10406955 is available to order. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. STACKING WASHER DRYER If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer:...
Page 21: 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 iNSTALLATiON ........... Power Supply Cord Connection ........... Direct Wire Connection ............VENTING ................... Venting Requirements ............
Page 22: 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 23: Installation Requirements
LATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS 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. Read "Electrical Requirements"...
Page 24: Location Requirements
DRYER DIMENSIONS LOCATXON REQUXREMENT$ Front view: Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 27" installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping (686 m m} quarters. Contact your local building inspector. 353/8" , (899 ram} Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as...
Page 25 Cabinet installation {dryer only): Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. 7 ,I [] Additional spacing should be considered for ease of (178 ram} installation and servicing. [] Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line.
Page 26 if your outlet looks like this: ELECTR[C, REQU[REMENW$ Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with it is your responsibility: ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain [] To contact a qualified electrical installer. relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft.
Page 27: Install Leveling Legs
INSTALL LE¥_LING LEGS Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. , Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton;...
Page 28: Electrical Installation
ELECTRIC LATION For direct wire installations: For power supply cord installations: Fire Hazard Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge 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 29: 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 mobile homes and where local codes do not 3ermit the use of 3-wire connections. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA 4-prong plug type 14-30R) Remove the screws from a 3/4"...
Page 30 . Remove center screw Connect ground wire Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord Remove center terminal block screw (B). under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B).
Page 31: 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 and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. Prepare your 4=wire cable direct connection Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any Direct wire cable must have 5 ft.
Page 32 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 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 33 Connect remaining wires 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 34: 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 35: Plan Vent System
P_an Alternate exhaust installations (for close clearance): V@nt _yste_ Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: Over-the-top installation (also available with one offset elbow) Dryer Rigid metal or Elbow flexible metal vent Wall Vent length Exhaust hood necessary to Clamps connect elbows Exhaust outlet...
Page 36: Install Vent System
Determine vent path: Install Vent System [] Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. . install exhaust hood [] Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. [] When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible.
Page 37: Connect Inlet Hose
CONNECT INLET HOSE The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on the hoses for future reference.
Page 38: Connect Vent
CONNECT ¥_NT and tighten coupling Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4"...
Page 39: Level Dryer
LE L DR R COMPLETE INSTALLATION 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 40: Door Reversal Kit (Optional)
DOOR RE_RS_ (OPTION_) if you prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer: A door reversal kit, Part Number W10406955 is available to order. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. STACKING WASHER DRYER If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer:...

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