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Maytag MEDB700BW | Installation Guide - Page 1
Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 7 VENTING 12 Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 13 Install Vent
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DRYER SAFETY 2
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) Tape measure 5' (1.52 m) inlet hose Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before
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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. ■■ Level floor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), clothes
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Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide." ■■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust opening. ELECTRICAL must be used when the appliance is installed in a location
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of foot is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) from bottom of the riser. Models without riser: Using a wrench and tape measure, screw legs into leg holes bottom of dryer. Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and
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Cord 2. Remove terminal block cover B EC A D Electrical Connection Options 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this
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(E) from external ground conductor screw (A). Connect remaining wires to 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." 8
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center screw Connect remaining wires to 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." DIRECT WIRE CONNECTION B Remove center terminal block screw
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block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. (127 5" mm) 4. Connect ground wire A Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so F dryer may be moved if needed. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11
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screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "mm) (893m½m" ) 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.
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(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 rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying
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installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A E F G B H A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Cover Kit (to cover unused exhaust holes): Part Number W10186596 - all models ■■ Bottom Exhaust Kit- Part Number 8212503 13
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close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. A B A. Over-the-top installation (also : Part Number 4396028 ■■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch Part Number
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Maytag INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Check and see if rubber washer is in the "Y" connector. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer
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mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by hand hoses. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill
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to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove cardboard from under dryer. Not Level LEVEL 2. Adjust leveling legs Not Level Models with riser Models without riser If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench to adjust legs by backing out
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reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair. All Models: q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in a running or
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not tighten screws. Leave approximately 1/4" (5 mm) of screw exposed. A . Door strike B. Cosmetic screw 3. R einstall the door strike and cosmetic screw on the opposite side of dryer door opening from where they were removed. NOTE: Door strike and plugs must be on the same side of the
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