Maytag MED5500FC Installation Guide
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- Maytag MED5500FC | 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 6 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 13 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 3
legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends. ■■A UL-listed strain relief. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 4
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 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 5
recessed area or closet installation All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed. ■■Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, and dryer venting. ■■Additional spacing should - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 6
will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here. ■■This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply 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, - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 7
LEVELING LEGS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION For power supply cord installations: 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, place a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 8
For direct wire installations: Power Supply Cord Connection Power supply cord strain relief 1. Attach 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 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 9
and neutral wire 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." 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 10
-down screw. Now go to "Venting Requirements." 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. If your wiring looks like this: 4-wire direct - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 11
. 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2m" m) (251m" m) (127 5" mm) 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 cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 11/2" (38 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 12
Prepare to connect neutral ground B wire and neutral wire E B A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now go to " - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 13
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 MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 14
woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper, carpets, etc. Housecleaning problems and health problems. Plan Vent System Choose your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installation: B C A D F E G B H Optional exhaust installations: This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 15
) 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 Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 16
seated on connector. 3. Tighten couplings 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. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 17
CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet LEVEL DRYER 1. Level dryer Place level here 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 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 18
on console and any tape remaining on dryer. q Wipe dryer 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 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 19
from trim ring Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door Fig. A Fig. B Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 20
5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle 6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door Notches Fig. A Fig. A Handle Fig. B 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 - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 21
top tab. Secure in place with the 4 T25® screws removed earlier. Reverse door swing round-shaped door with flat glass - 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. IMPORTANT: If - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 22
latch Latch Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame as shown. 3. Remove inner door from outer door Hinge Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 23
a soft towel or other non-scratch surface. Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes. 2. Move the door strike Using a 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 screws removed - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 24
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 MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 25
. Secure in place with the 4 T25® screws removed earlier. Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Remove the 4 screws above and below the door strike and set aside for later use. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side - Maytag MED5500FC | Installation Guide - Page 26
Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 7. Reattach door to dryer Latch Hinge Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly securing the door hinge to the dryer. W10868947A W10868948A - SP 26 ©2016. All rights reserved. Used under license in
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W10868947A
W10868948A - SP
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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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
INSTALLATION NOTES
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