Maytag MED5630H Installation Instructions - Page 22

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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. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional 2/3 turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 6. Turn on cold water faucet 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 vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move dryer to final location Check that the water faucets are turned on. 7. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location, taking care not to crush or kink vent or flexible gas line. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucet, and hoses. 22

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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 vent is secured to exhaust
hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
Move dryer to final location, taking care not to crush or kink vent
or flexible gas line.
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from
under dryer.
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 2/3 turn.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can
result.
Check that the water faucets are turned on.
Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.
CONNECT VENT
1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
6.
Turn on cold water faucet
5.
Attach long hose to dryer fill valve
and tighten coupling
2.
Move dryer to final location
7.
Check for leaks