Maytag MED7000XR Installation Instructions
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ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com Table of Contents DRYER SAFETY 2 Installation Requirements 3 Tools and Parts 3 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 4 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. 2 - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 3
(25mm) or hex-head socket wrench Parts supplied: Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. NOTE: Do not use hose Long inlet hose Rubber washer Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 4
■■Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also consider weight of companion appliance. ■■Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 20 - 120 psi (138 - 827 kPa). You may use the water supply for your washer using the "Y" connector - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 5
dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions Service" section in your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer must be used when the appliance is installed in a location - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 6
, use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room to connect the - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 7
ELECTRIC INSTALLATION For power supply cord installations: For direct wire installations: Before you start: disconnect power. 1. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R). Go to Power Supply Cord Connection. Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 8
. 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 MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 9
neutral wire B C 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. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 10
. 1. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection 31 (89 ⁄2" mm) (251"mm) (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 MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 11
block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Connect ground wire (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 cable - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 12
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. Optional External Ground for 3-Wire Connection (Power Supply Cord - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 13
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 kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■■ Do not install in - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 14
use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■■Shorten life of dryer. ■■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage. The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 15
. Check and see if rubber washer is in the "Y" connector. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided. 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. Avoid - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 16
. 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 a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling. Attach this end to the "Y" connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of "Y" connector. Screw on coupling by hand until - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 17
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move dryer to final location Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back. NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system to operate correctly. Not Level LEVEL Not Level - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 18
will reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair. q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. If dryer will not start, check the following: • Controls are set in a running or "On - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 19
. Please contact your retailer, or see the For Assistance or Service page in your Use and Care Guide. Tools needed: 2. Move the door strike Min. 8" long Torx® T25 screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 1. Remove door from dryer Using a Torx®† T25 screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the door - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 20
4. R emove outer window assembly from trim ring 5. Reverse outer window assembly Handle A A 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 trim ring - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 21
6. Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring Bottom of door 7. Remove hinge and latch Latch Notches 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 MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 22
the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. 10. Reinstall door on dryer 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 - Maytag MED7000XR | Installation Instructions - Page 23
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W10057363B
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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3
Tools and Parts
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3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
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4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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4
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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Venting Kits
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Install Vent System
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CONNECT INLET HOSE
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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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Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com