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Steam and Non-Steam Electric Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MEDE300V, MEDE400X, MEDE500W Electrical: This dryer requires a 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 timedelay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. Water (Steam models only): The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result. 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. Hood styles: A & B are recommended. B 4" C (102 mm) A 4" (102 mm) 4" (102 mm) 2½" (64 mm) A. Louvered hood B. Box hood C. Angled hood (acceptable) The vent system chart provides venting requirments that will help to achieve the best drying performance. Vent system chart: NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart. Dryer dimensions OVERALL DIMENSIONS STEAM - 529/16" Custom undercounter installation-dryer only (1335 mm) NON-STEAM - 511/2" (1308 mm) 38" (965 mm) 38" (965 mm) *STEAM - 329/16" (827 mm) †NON-STEAM - 311/2" (800 mm) 27" (686 mm) 1"* 27" 1"* (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) † Most installations require a minimum 5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation Instructions, "Venting Requirements." For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings are acceptable. 6" (152 mm) 48 in.2 * (310 cm2) 3" (76 mm) 14" max. (356 mm) 18" max. (457 mm) 76" (1930 mm) 24 in.2 * (155 cm2) 3" (76 mm) STEAM - 329/16" (827 mm) STEAM - 51/2"** (140 mm) NON-STEAM - 311/2" NON-STEAM - 5"** (800 mm) (127 mm) 1" 27" 1" (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required. 7"* (178 mm) 7"* (178 mm) 14"* max. (356 mm) 18"* max. (457 mm) 9"* (229 mm) 1" (25 mm) 37/16" (87 mm) 1" (25 mm) 14" (356 mm) Back View 33/8" (86 mm) 75/8" (194 mm) Side View STEAM - 329/16" (827 mm) NON-STEAM - 311/2" (800 mm) 5" (127 mm) 1"* 27" 1"* (25 mm) (686 mm) (25 mm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Use the fewest 90° turns possible.Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart. Determine the number of elbows you will need. 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. Ref. W10255468C 05/2010
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