Maytag MEDE500WR Installation Instructions - Page 4

Installation spacing for recesse, area or closet installation - pedestal

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Closet installation - Dryer only (460 mm) C A* B Side View Steam (Electric or Gas) Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) A* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) B 7 5/8" (194 mm) 7 5/8" (194 mm) C 3 3/8" (86 mm) 3 3/8" (86 mm) * Dimension A is approximate, depending on when the diamond marking on the leveling foot is no longer visible. See "Venting Requirements." Installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer. This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be considered for the following reasons: ■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. ■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. Custom undercounter installation - Dryer only A B C* D E* Steam (Electric or Gas) Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) A 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm) B 38" (965 mm) 38" (965 mm) C* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) D 27" (686 mm) 27" (686 mm) E* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) *Required spacing NOTE: Some models are not recommended for undercounter installation. 4 A* B C** Side view Closet door with vents Steam (Electric or Gas) Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) A* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) B 32 9/16" (827 mm) 31 1/2" (800 mm) C** 5" (127 mm) 5" (127 mm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed. Recessed or closet installation - Dryer on pedestal (460 mm) A B C D* E F** Steam (Electric or Gas) Non-Steam (Electric or Gas) A 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) B 27" (686 mm) 27" (686 mm) C 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) D* 1" (25 mm) 1" (25 mm) E 32 9/16" (827 mm) 31 1/2" (800 mm) F** 5" (127 mm) 5" (127 mm) *Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed NOTE: Some models are not recommended for recessed or closet installation.

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B
C
A*
4
Side View
Steam
(Electric or Gas)
Non-Steam
(Electric or Gas)
A*
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
B
7
5
/
8
" (194 mm)
7
5
/
8
" (194 mm)
C
3
3
/
8
" (86 mm)
3
3
/
8
" (86 mm)
*
Dimension A is approximate, depending on when the diamond
marking on the leveling foot is no longer visible.
See “Venting Requirements.”
Installation spacing for recesse
d
area or closet installation
The following spacing dimensions are recommended for this dryer.
This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on the
sides and rear. Recommended spacing should be considered for the
following reasons:
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation
and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and floor
moldings.
Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the dryer
to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings
in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors
with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
Custom un
d
ercounter installation - Dryer only
A
B
C
*
D
E
*
Steam
(Electric or Gas)
Non-Steam
(Electric or Gas)
A
0" (0 mm)
0" (0 mm)
B
38" (965 mm)
38" (965 mm)
C*
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
D
27" (686 mm)
27" (686 mm)
E*
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
*Required spacing
NOTE:
Some models are not recommended for undercounter
installation.
Closet installation - Dryer only
A*
B
C**
(460 mm)
Side view
Closet door with vents
Steam
(Electric or Gas)
Non-Steam
(Electric or Gas)
A*
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
B
32
9
/
16
" (827 mm)
31
1
/
2
" (800 mm)
C**
5" (127 mm)
5" (127 mm)
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
Recesse
d
or closet installation - Dryer on pe
d
esta
A
B
C
D*
E
F**
(460 mm)
l
Steam
(Electric or Gas)
Non-Steam
(Electric or Gas)
A
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
B
27" (686 mm)
27" (686 mm)
C
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
D*
1" (25 mm)
1" (25 mm)
E
32
9
/
16
" (827 mm)
31
1
/
2
" (800 mm)
F**
5" (127 mm)
5" (127 mm)
*Required spacing
**For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed
NOTE:
Some models are not recommended for recessed or closet
installation.