Maytag MED3100DW Installation Guide
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- Maytag MED3100DW | 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 INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 12 - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2 - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 3
Phillips screwdriver "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" 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 - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 4
side of dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also for ease of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances and installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 5
information, see "Assistance or Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■■This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 6
supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground 4-wire receptacle conductor) may be either green or bare. The (14-30R) neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover. INSTALL - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 7
Cord Connection." 2. Remove terminal block cover Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R). Go to "Power Supply Cord Connection." 4-wire direct connection: Go to "Direct Wire Connection." 3-wire direct connection: Go to "Direct Wire Connection." NOTE: If local codes do not permit - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 8
supply cord strain relief: 1. Attach power supply cord strain relief 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. A B C D Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL listed strain - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 9
power supply cord under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Connect neutral wire B C Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 10
strain relief threads and tighten securely. 2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief 4-Wire Direct Wire 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 cable for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2m - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 11
from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks. Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 12
, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. Place ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. 12 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent ■■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 13
to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review "Vent System Charts" and if necessary, modify to keep rodents and Plan Vent System insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 14
-side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside. Determine vent path: ■■Select route that - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 15
Install Vent System 1. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Attach short hose and "Y" connector 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. 2. Connect vent to exhaust hood Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 16
5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Remove protective cap from water inlet valve. 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 MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 17
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 - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 18
DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with a round and square-shaped doors. Tools needed: 2. Move the door strike Min. 8" long TORX T25® † screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 19
4. R emove outer window assembly from trim ring 5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle Fig. A Fig. A Fig. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on the - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 20
6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door 7. Remove hinge and latch Latch Notches Fig. A Hinge Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 8. - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 21
9. Reinstall inner door assembly Bottom of door Reverse door swing round-shaped door - double handle 1. Remove door from dryer Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. 10. Reinstall door on dryer IMPORTANT: If the - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 22
3. Remove inner door from outer door 5. Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and set aside. 4. Remove hinge and - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 23
7. Reinstall door on dryer 2. Move the door strike Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer. Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide down to engage the top tab. Secure in place with the 4 TORX T25® screws removed earlier. Reverse door swing square- - Maytag MED3100DW | Installation Guide - Page 24
4. R emove hinge and latch from inner door Latch 6. Reattach inner door to outer door Hinge Using a TORX T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 TORX® screws securing the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 5. R einstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Position the inner
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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Tools and Parts
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LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
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4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
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Power Supply Cord Connection
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Direct Wire Connection
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VENTING
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Venting Requirements
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Plan Vent System
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Install Vent System
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CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY)
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CONNECT VENT
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LEVEL DRYER
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COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)
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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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