Maytag MDE9306AYQ, MDE9306AYA, MDE9306AUW, MDE9206AZW, MDE8757AYW Installation Instructions

MDE (ALL)

INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

BEFORE INSTALLING.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors or liq-

uids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

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ELECTRIC

BACKGUARD

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INSTALLING YOUR NEW DRYER /

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE PROPER OPERATION
OF YOUR NEW DRYER, THE DRYER MUST BE IN-

STALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE INSTAL-

All literature should be removed from inside dryer and
saved for future reference.

NOTE: DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE DRYER BY
THE BACKGUARD.

LATION REQUIREMENTS. _/

1. To remove the corrugated crate base, place your foot
on the base close to a leveling foot. Pushing down
firmly with your foot, tilt the dryer away from you.

2. Repeat process with all leveling feet (4). Remove ex-
cess base by hand. E FOOT

CORRUGATED CRATE _ FOR LEVERAGE

BASE

P/N 53-2583-3

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Read this before you start...

TOOLS needed for installation

•TeflonTape or Pipe

•CuttingKnife

•PipeWrench

•Nut Drivers

.Level

_!/ -OuctTape.ScrewDriver(Standard)

•CrescentWrench

ITEMSPROVIDED

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Electric Dryer Only GasDryerOnly

Proper installation is the responsibility of the owner.

HOWEVER, SERVICE CALLS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF POOR SETUP,
ADJUSTMENT, AND CONNECTION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

INSTALLER.

Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation

1. GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements.

2. POWER CORD for U.S. electric dryers.

3. GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet National and Local Codes.

4. EXHAUST SYSTEM must be rigidmetal or flexible stiff walled metal exJaaustducting.
See Exhaust Requirements.

IMPORTANTTO INSTALLER

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
STARTING TO INSTALL THE DRYER. THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE
RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES SUCH AS DRYERS
TO AVOID THE DANGER OF A CHILD SUFFOCATING.

LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS

The dryer should be located to permit adequate room in front for loading the dryer, and suf-
ficient room behind the dryer for the exhaust system.

This dryer is factory-ready for rear exhaust. To exhaust out the bottom or left side use the
accessory exhaust kit (see Accessories). Instructions are included with the kit.

It is important to make sure the room has adequate make-up air. The area where the dryer is
located must not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilating air.

On gas dryers, adequate clearance as noted on the data plate must be maintained to insure
adequate air for combustion and proper operation of the dryer.

THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN AN AREA WHERE IT
WILL BE EXPOSED TO WEATHER AND/OR WEATHER. THE DRYER AREAS IS TO

BE KEPT CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS, A DRYER PRODUCES COMBUS-

TIBLE LINT. THE AREA AROUND THE DRYER SHOULD BE KEPT FREE OF LINT.

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

WARNING- The

dryer must be ex-
hausted to the

outside to reduce the
risk of fire when
installed in an alcove
OrCloset.

An appliance installed in a closet shall have no other fuel-burning appliance installed in the
same closet.

Each opening area in the door must have a minimum of 36 square inches. These openings

must not be obstructed. (Louvered door with equivalent air opening is acceptable).

CLOSETDOOR

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2"

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

Minimum installation clearances. If possible, more clearance is recommended

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

The installationofthedryerinmobilehomes mustconformtotheManufacturedHome

ConstructionandSafetyStandardTitle24 CFR, Part32-80(formerlytheFederalStandard
forMobileHome ConstructionandSafety,Title24HLrlD(Part280),1975fortheUnked

States),orCSA StandardsZ240 (forCanada).

When installingadryerinamobilehome,provisionsforanchoringthedryertothefloor

must be made. An anchor bracket kit is available with instructions (see Accessories).

Locate in an area that has adequate makeup air. A minimum of 25 square inches of unob-
structed opening is required.

All mobile home installations must be exhausted to the outside with the exhaust duct termi-
nation securely fastened to the mobile home structure, using materials that will not support

combustion. The exhaust duct may not terminate beneath the mobile home, See the section
on exhausting for more information.

EXHAUSTING

Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large mounts of lint and moisture from

being blown into the room.

In the United States:

- all gas dryers must be exhausted to the outside

- electric dryers located in a confined area such as a bedroom, bathroom, or closet must be
exhausted to the outside.

- electric dryers not located in a confined area may be exhausted to the inside (see
nonexhausted installations).

In Canada:

- all gas and electric dryers must be exhausted to the outside. W_RNmG-

If your existing ductwork is p_astic,

nonmetal or combustible, replace

it with metal. Use only metal
exhaust duct that will not support

combustion to insure the contain-
ment of exhaust air heat and lint.

p_astic or nonmetal
flexible duct pre-
sents a potential fire

hazard.

NEVERUSEPLASTIC

NMETALFLEXIBLEDDCT.

Plastic flexible duct can klnk, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times,
and affect dryer operation.

USE A MINIML_ OF 4 INCH DIAMETER RIGID ALUMIh_J'M OR RIGID GAL-
VANIZED STEEL DUCT. Do not use smaller duct. Ducts larger than 4 inches in

diameter can result in increased lint accumulation. Lint accumulation should be cleaned

regularly. If flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. do

not use flexible duct with a thin foil wall. Serious blockage can result if flexible metal duct

is bent too sharp. Never install ally type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings or other concealed

places.

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

90! Turns

Maximumlengthof4-inchdiameter
rigidmetalduct.

0 65fL 59f_

1 54ft. 48ft.

2 44ft. 38ft.
3 38ft. 30ft.

4 28ft. 22ft.

Maximumlengthof 4-inchdiameter
flz?xiblestiffwailedme,at duel

O 36ft. 28ft.
1 3Zft. 24f_.

2 26ft. 20_t,
3 25ff. 17;l.

4 23ff. 1Eft.

Keep exhaust duct as straight and short as possible. Exhaust systems longer than recom-
mended can extend drying times, affect machine operation, and may collect lint. Secure

joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.

DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY WALL, CEILING, CRAWL SPACE OR A
CONCEALED PLACE OF A BUILDING, GAS VENT, ANY OTHER COMMON

DUCT OR CHIMNEY. THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FROM LINT
EXPELLED BY THE DRYER.

The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing out damper to prevent
backdrafts and entry of wiIdIife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper. The

hood should have a least 12 inches of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the
ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down. Never install a screen

over the exhaust outlet.

When possible, do not exhaust the dryer directly over a window well in order to avoid lint
build-up. Do not exhaust under a house or porch.