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Maytag MEDB850WQ Installation Guide

Maytag MEDB850WQ - Bravos 7.3 cu. Ft. Electric Dryer Manual

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Maytag MEDB850WQ | Installation Guide - Page 1
5 Install Leveling Legs 6 Electrical Connection 7 VENTING 12 Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 13 Install Vent System 15 CONNECT INLET HOSES 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 Complete Installation Checklist 17 REVERSE DOOR SWING 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of
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DRYER SAFETY 2
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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 purchasing parts. Mobile home installations
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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), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number
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connection is adequate and in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - latest edition and all local codes and ordinances. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all
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Install Leveling Legs 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical connection
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cover B EC A D F Electrical Connection Options 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord : Go to Direct Wire Connection. NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet-ground conductor to fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten
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4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections. 2. Connect neutral ground wire tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to
Maytag MEDB850WQ | Installation Guide - Page 9
3-wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire. 3. tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements". Direct Wire B Remove center terminal block
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Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. 1. Prepare your 4-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
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). 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". Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal
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Do not use plastic or metal foil vent. Rigid metal vent: ■■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid crushing and kinking. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and
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better airflow than 90° elbows. Recommended Styles: Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust 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. Exhaust hood E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or
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than those specified will: ■■ Shorten life of dryer. ■■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The Vent System Charts provide venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Whirlpool Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of
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Maytag Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 16. The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer
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. Attach this end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of "Y" connector. Vent 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet 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
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the start of its first cycle. If you receive an L2 code, there may be a problem with you home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. See "Troubleshooting". If you receive an AF code, your dryer vent may be crushed or blocked. See "Troubleshooting". NOTE: You may notice an odor when
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the two hinges in Step 2. A . Top screw B. Bottom screw A A. Door strike B 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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exposed. TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER OPERATION Dryer will drying cycle interrupted by a power failure? Press and hold START/PAUSE to restart the dryer. ■■ "L2" Diagnostic Code (low or no line voltage condition): The drum will turn, but there may be a problem with your home power supply keeping the dryer
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. If the message persists, have your entire home venting run cleaned. ■■ "E" Variable (E1, E2, E3) service codes: Call for service. DRYER RESULTS Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long, or load is too hot ■■ Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Lint screen shold be cleaned