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Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 1
17 Connect Vent 18 Level Dryer 18 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 19 DOOR REVERSAL 19 STACKING WASHER AND DRYER 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en espa
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2
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supplied (steam models): Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) "Y" dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. NOTE: If installing dryer on pedestal, do not use leveling legs. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide
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Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly. For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors
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and rear. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. 4" (102 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 6
Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer): 6" (152 mm) 3" (76 mm) 71" (1803 mm) 48 in.2 (310 cm2) 51/2" (140 mm) 1" (25 mm) 3" (76 mm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 1" (25 mm) Custom under counter installation (dryer only): 39" min. (990 mm) 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) NOTE: Some models not
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 7
at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: ■■ Flexible armored
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 8
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Supply Cord Direct Wire Electrical Connection Options 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to "Power Supply Cord Connection." 2. Remove terminal block cover Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-
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. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain 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 point. If your outlet looks like this: Power supply cord
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 10
neutral wire B C 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." 3-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD CONNECTION Use where local codes
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 11
strain relief 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 outer covering from end of relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 12
block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 5. Connect ground wire A F (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. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire
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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." Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 14
supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Charts" and if necessary, modify existing vent system
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 15
-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust out right side, left side (all models except WED9051Y), or through bottom. You must contact your local dealer to have dryer converted. Use 4-Way Exhaust Kit Part Number
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 16
115 ft. (35.1 m) 109 ft. (33.2 m) 3 Rigid metal 106 ft. (32.3 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m) 4 Rigid metal 98 ft. (29.9 m) 92 ft. (28.0 m) *For Model WED9051Y only. NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. 16
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 17
CONNECT INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 18. The dryer must be connected to the cold water connector. 3. Tighten couplings 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 valve connector.
Maytag MEDE251YG | Installation Guide - Page 18
Check that the water faucets are turned on. 7. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove cardboard from under dryer. LEVEL DRYER 1. Level Dryer Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent
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prefer to reverse the door swing on your dryer: A door reversal kit, Part Number W10277499 is available to order. For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. STACKING WASHER AND DRYER If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer: A stack kit, Part Number
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