Maytag 7MMEDC300DW0, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...de modelo y de serie dentro de la cavidad superior de la puerta Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Location Requirements 5 Electrical Requirements 6 Instafl Leveling Legs 7 Electrical Connection 7 VENTING 13 Venting Requirements 13 Plan Vent System 14 Venting Kits 14 Install Vent System 16 Connect Vent 16 Level Dryer 16 Complete installation Checklist 16...

Page 2: ...i o Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer s instructions and local codes Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials or flexible metal foil type duct if flexible metal duct is installed it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance manufacturer as suitable for use with clo...

Page 3: ...is moving Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to the weather Do not tamper with controls Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unl...

Page 4: ...ded Parts needed Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting and read Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer For further information please reference the Assistance or Service section of the Use and Care Guide...

Page 5: ...ight of 3 6 cu ft capacity washer or 11 2 38 mm to match height of 3 8 cu ft capacity washer 273 4 705 ram A 133 4 349rara 273 4 705 ram f B A Wideopening side swing door B Wideopening hamper door Most installations require a minimum 51 2 140 mm clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow See Venting Requirements Minimum spacing for recessed area or closet installation The dimension...

Page 6: ...ral conductors if using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain A UL listed 30 amp power supply cord rated 120 240 volt minimum The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft 1 22 m long The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends A UL listed strain relief ...

Page 7: ...r bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock Electrical Connection Options 1 Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Go to steps 1 2 on page 9 for power supply cord strain r...

Page 8: ...minal block cover Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief Attach power supply cord strain relief A B C D Remove the screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the tabs of the two clamp sections C into the hole B below the terminal block opening so that one tab is pointing up A and the other is pointing down D and hold in place Tighten strai...

Page 9: ...wire F green or bare of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw A Tighten screw Connect remaining wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dwer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conduct...

Page 10: ...r mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3 wire connections 3 Prepare your 4 wire cable for direct connection 12y _ _____ Unscrew the removable conduit connector A and any screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole B below the terminal block opening Reaching inside the terminal block opening s...

Page 11: ...re cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 3 wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire 3 Prepare your 3 wire cable for direct connection Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed Strip 31 2 89 mm of outer covering from end of cable Strip insulation back 1 25 mm If usin...

Page 12: ... that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting ground wire and neutral wire Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire E and neutral wire white or center wire C of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw B Tighten screw Place hooked ends of remaining wires un...

Page 13: ...lexible metal vent Acceptable only if accessible to clean Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The total length should not exceed 73 4ft 2 4 m NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system ...

Page 14: ...OTE The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase Venting Kits For more information call 1 800 901 2042 or visit us at www applianceaccessories com in Canada call 1 800 807 6777 or visit us at www whiripoolparts ca Part Number Descriptions 8171587RP 0 5 Metal vent periscope 4396037RP 0 18 Metal vent periscope 4396011RP 18 29 Metal vent periscope 4396014 ...

Page 15: ...drying times and increased energy usage The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance Vent System Chart Number of Type Box Iouvered Angled 90 turns of vent hoods hoods or elbows 0 Rigid metal 64 ft 20 m 58 ft 17 7 m 1 Rigid metal 54 ft 16 5 m 48 ft 14 6 m 44 ft 13 4m 38 ft 11 6m 35 ft 10 7 m 29 ft 8 8 m 27 ft 8 2 m 21 ft 6 4 m 2 3 4 Rigid metal ...

Page 16: ...nstallation Checklist _ Check that all parts are now installed Ifthere 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 Be sure vent is not crushed or kinked _ For power supply cord installation plug into an outlet For direct wire installation turn on power Check that dry...

Page 17: ...inet are in large part of hinge slot Pull door forward off screws Set door handle side up on top of dryer Remove top screws from dryer cabinet Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface NOTE Magnetized screw driver is helpful Remove bottom screws Open dryer door Remove bottom screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges Loosen do not remove top screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges R...

Page 18: ...and pulling pushing them Place the door catch bezel and plug on the sides opposite from where they were 7 Rotate outer door Rotate outer door 180 and set it back down on inner door Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed Insert 4 door screws Reattach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge 18 ...

Page 19: ...side of dryer cabinet NOTE Two people may be needed to reinstall door Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges 13 Check door strike alignment V Close door and check that door strike aligns ...

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