Maytag MEDB850YG Installation Guide
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- Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 1
Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Table of Contents DRYER DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 18 REVERSE DOOR SWING 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number Para obtener acceso al manual - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 2
DRYER SAFETY 2 - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 3
before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Parts dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 4
2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See "Electrical Requirements." ■■ Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also consider each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls, doors, and - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 5
and follow the instructions provided for it here. Mobile home - Additional installation requirements: This dryer is suitable for "Assistance or Service" section in your "Use and Care Guide". ■■ Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 6
4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs If connecting by direct wire: Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be: ■■ Flexible armored cable or - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 7
. 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. 7 - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 8
(E) from external ground conductor screw (A). Connect remaining wires to 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". 8 - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 9
center screw Connect remaining wires to 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". Direct Wire B Remove center terminal block screw (B). 2. Connect - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 10
block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. (127 5" mm) 4. Connect ground wire A Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so F 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 - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 11
terminal 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". Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 12
(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 rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 13
. Recommended Styles: PLAN VENT SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible. B C D A E F G B H A. Dryer B. Elbow C. Wall D. Exhaust hood E. Clamps F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 14
Two close-clearance installations are shown. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions. A B A. Over-the-top installation (also ■■ Over-the-Top Installation: Part Number 4396028 ■■ Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18 - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 15
Maytag Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 min. (305 mm) CONNECT INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 16. The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 16
turned on. 7. Check for leaks Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 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 MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 17
Place level here 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 vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 18
first cycle. If you receive an L2 code, there may be a problem with you home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. See "Troubleshooting". If your Airflow screen reads "Check Vent", your dryer vent may be crushed or blocked. See "Troubleshooting". NOTE: You may notice an odor when - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 19
side of the door. 7. Close door to engage door strike. TROUBLESHOOTING DRYER OPERATION Dryer will not run ■■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. ■■ Is the correct power supply available? Electric dryers require a 240-volt power - Maytag MEDB850YG | Installation Guide - Page 20
a problem with your home power supply keeping the dryer's heater from turning on. The dryer will dryer requires 5" (127 mm). See "Installation Instructions". ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A., Whirlpool Canada LP licensee in Canada ® Registered trademark/™ Trademark of Maytag
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Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY
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2
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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5
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS
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6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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7
Power Supply Cord Connection
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7
Direct Wire Connection
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9
VENTING
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12
Venting Requirements
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PLAN VENT SYSTEM
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INSTALL VENT SYSTEM
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CONNECT INLET HOSES
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15
CONNECT VENT
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LEVEL DRYER
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17
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
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18
REVERSE DOOR SWING
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18
TROUBLESHOOTING
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19
INSTALLATION NOTES
Date of purchase:
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Date of installation:
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Installer:
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Model number:
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Serial number:
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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
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