Maytag MED8200FW Installation Guide
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- Maytag MED8200FW | 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 MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 3
Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with a pedestal or a stack kit. Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) ■■Vent clamps ■■Vent elbows and vent work Parts needed (steam models - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 4
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm) You will need: ■■A - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 5
Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust opening. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS It is your responsibility: ■■To contact a qualified electrical installer. ■■To - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 6
(14-30R) neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 3-wire receptacle (10-30R) Then choose a 3-wire power 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 - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 7
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." 2. Remove terminal block cover Power supply cord 3-wire - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 8
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. 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 - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - 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." 3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection Use where local codes - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 10
Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections. 1. (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, - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 11
hook facing right. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires (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 - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 12
Connect external ground wire A G E B A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method, as shown on page 8 or 10 fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney - Maytag MED8200FW | 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 Review "Vent System Charts" and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best and insects from entering the home. ■■ Must be at least - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 14
(all models except long vent), or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted. A B C A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation C. Bottom exhaust installation Special provisions for mobile homes - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 15
ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent." The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses. NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement dates on - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 16
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 two-thirds turn - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 17
position. • Start button has been pushed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply. • Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. • Dryer door is closed. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 18
(OPTIONAL) The following instructions are for models with round and square-shaped doors. Tools needed: 2. Move the door strike Min. 8" long TORX T25® † screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver Reverse door swing round-shaped door with flat glass - single handle 1. Remove door from dryer Using a T25 - Maytag MED8200FW | 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 MED8200FW | 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 T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place. 8. Reinstall - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 21
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 T25® screws - Maytag MED8200FW | 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 MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 23
, 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 1. Remove door from dryer IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 24
the door with the inside of the door facing up. Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the outer door. 7. Reinstall door on dryer Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch backing plate with the 3 screws removed earlier and the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 25
tab. 4. Remove hinge and latch from inner door Hinge 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 MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 26
opposite sides from which they were removed. 6. R eattach inner door to outer door Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the 4 screws securing the door hinge to the dryer. Position the inner door on the outer door assembly. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed earlier. 26 - Maytag MED8200FW | Installation Guide - Page 27
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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
INSTALLATION NOTES
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