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DRYER DIMENSIONS

Back view:

6

1

/

2

"

(165 mm)

29

7

/

8

"*

(759 mm)

3

1

/

2

"*

(89 mm)

6

1

/

8

"*

(156 mm)

14

3

/

8

"

(365 mm)

3

/

4

"*

(18 mm)

NOTE:

 Most 

installations 

require a minimum 

of 5" (127 mm) 

clearance behind 

dryer for exhaust 

vent with elbow. 

See “Venting 

Requirements”.

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 

installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping 

quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

You will need:

 

A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See  

“Venting Requirements.”

 

A separate 30 amp circuit.

 

If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet  

located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See 

“Electrical Requirements.”

 

Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also 

consider weight of companion appliance.

 

Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill 

valves, and water pressure of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). 

You may use the water supply for your washer using the “Y” 

connector and short hose (if needed) which are provided.

 

Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire 

dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended  

Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes  

may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may  

not operate correctly.

 

For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm) above 

floor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom 

of dryer.

 

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will 

be exposed to water and/or weather.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not operate, install, or store dryer where  

it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below  

40° F (4° C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to  

shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer  

drying times.

Installation Clearances

For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease  

of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances  

and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Space  

must be large enough to allow door to fully open. Add spacing  

on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door  

or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings  

in door are required.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, 

installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or 

sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

27"

(686 mm)

3

/

4

"*

(18 mm)

38

1

/

8

"

(968 mm)

* Approx. measurement. 

Front view:

* Approx. measurement. 

Power supply 

cord/cable

Water inlet 

(Steam 

models only)

Vent

Side view:

Summary of Contents for MED3000BW

Page 1: ...ystem 14 CONNECT INLET HOSE STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL OPTIONAL 18 ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation ________________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number _____________________________...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door ...

Page 3: ...r installation Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting Read Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts 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 f...

Page 4: ...rt Number 279810 If not level clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly For garage installation place dryer at least 18 460 mm above floor If using a pedestal you will need 18 460 mm to bottom of dryer The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather IMPORTANT Do not operate install or store dryer wher...

Page 5: ...utral conductor white wire within the dryer If the dryer is installed with a 4 wire electrical supply connection the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector green screw and secured under the neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal block When the neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal center or white wire of the terminal bloc...

Page 6: ...e Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire covered with flexible metallic conduit All current carrying wires must be insulated 10 gauge solid copper wire do not use aluminum at least 5 ft 1 52 m long INSTALL LEVELING LEGS To avoid damaging floor use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton place under entire back edge of dryer Firmly grasp dryer body no...

Page 7: ...re direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connect...

Page 8: ...net and be in a horizontal position Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point 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 below the terminal block opening B so that one tab is pointing up A and the other is pointing down D and hold in place Tighten strain relief screws just enough to h...

Page 9: ...lock cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws Tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord under center terminal...

Page 10: ... the removable conduit connector A onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely 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 Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed Strip 5 127 mm of oute...

Page 11: ...n screw 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 block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 3 Connect neutral wire C B Place hooked end of neutral wire white or center C of direct wire cab...

Page 12: ...Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire C E B 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 3 Connect remaining wires 4 Connect external ground wire G A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method as shown on page 8 or 10 Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from green external ground conductor screw A Venting Requirem...

Page 13: ... 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 4 ft 2 4 m The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the Vent System Chart NOTE If using ...

Page 14: ...urns as possible Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance Use the following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten life of dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and in...

Page 15: ... and replace with new rubber washer 3 Tighten couplings Using pliers tighten the couplings with additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result 4 Attach long hose to Y connector and tighten couplings Attach one of the 5 ft 1 5 m inlet hose ends to the Y connector Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of Y connector Screw on coupling by hand until it is se...

Page 16: ...er faucet Check that the water faucets are turned on CONNECT VENT 1 Connect vent to exhaust outlet 2 Move dryer to final location 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 4 102 mm clamp Move dryer to fin...

Page 17: ...er drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust q Read Dryer Use in your Use and Care Guide q For power supply cord installation plug into a grounded outlet For direct wire installation turn on Power q If you live in a hard water area use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer Over time the buildup of lime scale may...

Page 18: ...r door and set aside IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door Place the door on a soft towel or other non scratch surface Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes Reverse door swing round shaped d...

Page 19: ...he 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with arrows in the figure A above Then lift out the outer window and retainer up and off the trim ring and set aside B Fig A Fig B 5 Reverse outer window assembly Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 4 screws from the outer window retainer and lift off the trim ring off the window A Rotate trim ring 180 and secure with the 4 screws removed earlier B Handle F...

Page 20: ...backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch 6 Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring With the edge with 2 notches at the top align the notches on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring and lower into place as shown in figure A Rotate the outer window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place figure B Using a Phillips sc...

Page 21: ...or from dryer IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door Place the door on a soft towel or other non scratch surface Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes Reverse door swing round shaped door dou...

Page 22: ...ch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch 5 Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a TORX T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 TORX screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite sides from which they were removed 6 Reinstall inner door assembly Position the d...

Page 23: ... dryer door frame as shown 3 Remove inner door from outer door Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to the outer door Lift off the inner door and set aside NOTE There is a small release tab on each side of the door If the inner and outer door do not separate easily slide a credit card putty knife or simila...

Page 24: ...ll hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a TORX T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed Latch Latch 4 Remove hinge and latch from inner door Using a TORX T25 screwdriver remove the 3 Torx screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch W10558997A W10558999A SP 2012 Whirlpool C...

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