Maytag MEDB850WQ Dimension Guide - Page 2

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specified on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust. Exhaust hoods: Recommended Styles: The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance. Maytag Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 100 ft. (30.5 m) 94 ft. (28.7 m) 1 Rigid metal 90 ft. (27.4 m) 84 ft. (25.6 m) Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood 2 Rigid metal 80 ft. (24.4 m) 74 ft. (22.6 m) 3 Rigid metal 71 ft. (21.6 m) 65 ft. (19.8 m) 4 Rigid metal 63 ft. (19.2 m) 57 ft. (17.4 m) Angled Hood NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart. Determine vent path: ■■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns. ■■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. ■■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking. ■■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance: ■■ Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use. NOTE: Do not 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. Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.