Maytag MED5500FC, 7MWED90HEFC, WED92HEFW, WED92HEFU, WED92HEFC Installation Instructions

ELECTRIC DRYER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY .........................................................................2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS ....................................................4

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 6

INSTALL LEVELING LEGS .........................................................7

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ...................................................7

Power Supply Cord Connection ........................................... 8

Direct Wire Connection ....................................................... 10

VENTING ................................................................................... 13

Venting Requirements .........................................................13

Plan Vent System .................................................................14

Install Vent System ..............................................................15

CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY).................. 15

CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 17

LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 17

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ..............................18

DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) .............................................. 18

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INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase: ________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________
Installer: _______________________________________
Model number: __________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________

W10868947A
W10868948A - SP

1

DRYER SAFETY

2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed:

Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

Parts supplied (steam models):

Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)

1/4" and 5/16" nut driver
(recommended)

Utility knife

Tin snips (new vent
installations)

Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench

Tape measure

“Y” connector

Rubber washer

Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.

NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing
with a pedestal or a stack kit.

2' (0.6 m) inlet hose

Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer)

■ Vent clamps

■ Vent elbows and vent work

Parts needed (steam models):

Level

Caulking gun and

compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)

Pliers

5' (1.52 m) inlet hose

Additional parts may be required, depending on your installation.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
Read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.

If using a power supply cord:

Use a UL-listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

■ A UL-listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt

minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be
at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to
the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals
with upturned ends.

■ A UL-listed strain relief.

Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer)

Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about
accessories available for your dryer.

3

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

You will need:

■ A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.

See “Venting Requirements.”

■ A separate 30-amp circuit.

■ If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet

located within 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 weight of companion appliance.

■ Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water

ll valves and water pressure of 20–120 psi (138 – 827 kPa).
You may use the water supply for your washer using the
supplied “Y” connector and a short hose (which you will
need to purchase).

■ Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire

dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes
may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles
may not operate correctly.

■ For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm)

above oor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (460 mm)
to bottom of dryer.

■ The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where

it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where
it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below
40° F (4° C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to
shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer
drying times.

Installation Clearances

For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease
of installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances,
and clearances for walls, doors, and oor moldings. Space
must be large enough to allow door to fully open. Add spacing
on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door
or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings
in door are required.

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Front view:

383/4" Min.

(984 mm)

39" Max.

(990 mm)

Side view:

Back view:

NOTE: Most

installations
require a minimum
of 5" (127 mm)
clearance behind
dryer for exhaust
vent with elbow.
See “Venting
Requirements.”

3

/4"*

(18 mm)

*Approx. measurement.

27"

(686 mm)

Power supply
cord/cable

Water inlet

(Steam

models only)

Vent

(365 mm)

14

61/2"

(165 mm)

7

29

/8"*

(759 mm)

1

3

/2"*

(89 mm)

1

6

/8"*

3

/8"

(156 mm)

4

Installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation

All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing
allowed.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door,

oor moldings, and dryer venting.

■ 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.

Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):

Custom under counter installation:

Mobile home – Additional installation requirements:

This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.

3"

(76 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

48 in.2 min.

(310 cm

24 in.2 min.

(155 cm2)

2

)

0" - 5"*

(0" - 127 mm)

0"–5"*

(0 mm–127 mm)

18" min.

(457 mm)

1"*

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

*0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed for straight-back venting only.
For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked.

Minimum installation clearances (dryer only):

Front Sides Rear Top
Recessed NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm)
Closet NA 0" (0 mm) 0" (0 mm)** 0" (0 mm)
Under

Counter

**0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed for straight-back venting only.

NA 1” (25 mm) 0” (0 mm)** 0” (0 mm)

Mobile home installations require:

■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase

from your dealer. For further information, see “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 as a nearby window)
should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust opening.

5

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility:

■ To contact a qualied electrical installer.

■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and

in conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 – latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.

The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved
in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.

■ 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 specied on the serial/rating plate)
on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line.
Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse
in the neutral or grounding circuit.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualied electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.

Electrical Connection

To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.

■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire

electrical supply connection. The neutral ground conductor
is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical
supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must be
removed from the external ground connector (green screw),
and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire)
of the terminal block. When the neutral ground conductor is
secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of
the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the
neutral conductor. The green ground wire of the 4-wire power
cord must be secured to the dryer cabinet with the green
ground screw.

■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral

ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional External Ground
for 3-Wire Connection” in the “Power Supply Cord Connection”
section.

■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the

appliance is installed in a location where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the
neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations after
1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas
where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral
conductors.

If your outlet looks like this:

Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL-listed strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of
NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground

4-wire receptacle

(14-30R)

conductor) may be either green or bare. The
neutral conductor must be identied by a
white cover.

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL-listed strain
relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge

3-wire receptacle

(10-30R)

copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle
of NEMA Type 10-30R.

If connecting by direct wire:

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)
and be:

■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper

cable (with ground wire), covered with exible metallic
conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.

■ 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least

5 ft. (1.52 m) long.

If using a power supply cord:

Use a UL-listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:

■ A UL-listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240

volt minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT
and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect
to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals
with upturned ends.

■ A UL-listed strain relief.

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INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

For power supply cord installations:

To avoid damaging oor, place a large at piece of cardboard
from dryer carton under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly
grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer
down on cardboard.

2. Screw in leveling legs

Diamond

diamond

marking

marking

Examine leveling legs and locate diamond marking. Screw
legs into leg holes by hand – use a wrench to nish turning
legs until diamond marking is no longer visible.

Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each
of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the
dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its nal location.
Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.

Before you start: disconnect power.

1. Choose electrical connection type

Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R).
Go to “Power Supply Cord Connection.”

Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R).
Go to “Power Supply Cord Connection.”

4-wire direct connection:
Go to “Direct Wire Connection.”

3-wire direct connection:
Go to “Direct Wire Connection.”

NOTE: If local codes do not permit connection of a

cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to “Optional
3-wire connection.” This connection may be used with
either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection.

7

For direct wire installations:

Power Supply Cord Connection

Power supply cord strain relief

1. Attach power supply cord strain relief

A

B

C
D

Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed strain relief
(UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp
sections (C) into the hole below the terminal block opening
(B) so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing
down (D), and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just
enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together.

2. Remove terminal block cover

Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

2. Attach power supply cord

to strain relief

Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that
the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the
strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight t with the
dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further
tighten strain relief screws at this point.

If your outlet looks like this:

Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 14-30R):
Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection” on this page.

Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle
(NEMA Type 10-30R):
Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord
Connection” on page 9.

8

4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes

and where local codes do not permit the use of 3-wire connections.

3. Connect ground wire

A

4-wire receptacle
(NEMA type 14-30R)

Spade terminals with
upturned ends

4-prong plug

Ring terminals

1. Prepare to connect neutral ground

wire and neutral wire

E

F

Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord
under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten
screw.

4. Connect remaining wires

B

A

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

2. Connect neutral ground wire

and neutral wire

B

E

C

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block
screw (B). Tighten screw.

Connect remaining wires under 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.”

3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.

3-wire receptacle (NEMA
type 10-30R)

Spade terminals with
upturned ends

3-prong plug

Ring terminals

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1. Remove center screw

Remove center terminal block screw (B).

Direct Wire Connection

Direct wire strain relief

1. Attach direct wire strain relief

B

A

B

C

2. Connect neutral wire

B

C

Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord
under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

3. Connect remaining wires

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any
screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed strain relief (UL marking
on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief
(C) through the hole below the terminal block opening (B).
Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the
removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief
threads and tighten securely.

2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain
relief should have a tight t with the dryer cabinet and be in
a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the
direct wire cable.

Connect remaining wires under 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.”

10

If your wiring looks like this:

4-wire direct connection:
Go to “4-Wire Direct Wire Connection”
on this page.

3-wire direct connection:
Go to “3-Wire Direct Wire Connection”
on page 11.

4-Wire Direct Wire Connection

IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for mobile homes

and where local codes do not permit 3-wire connections.

1. Prepare your 4-wire cable

for direct connection

4. Connect ground wire

1

"

2

⁄

3

(89 mm)

5"

(127 mm)

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so

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 1
from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm).
Shape ends of wires into hooks.

1"

(25 mm)

1

/2" (38 mm)

2. Prepare to connect neutral ground

wire and neutral wire

E

B

A

F

Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable
under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten
screw.

5. Connect remaining wires

A

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral

ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

3. Connect neutral ground wire and

neutral wire

B

E

C

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place

hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire
(white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable
under center screw of terminal block (B).
Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw.

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under
outer 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.”

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection

Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground
conductor to neutral wire.

1. Prepare your 3-wire cable

for direct connection

1"

(25 mm)

3½"

(89 mm)

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so
dryer may be moved if needed.

1

Strip 3

/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip
insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground
wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends
into hooks.

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2. Remove center screw

Remove center terminal block screw (B).

Optional External Ground for 3-Wire
Connection

IMPORTANT: You must verify with a qualied electrician

that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.

(Power Supply Cord Shown)

1. Prepare to connect neutral ground

B

wire and neutral wire

E

B

A

3. Connect neutral wire

Place hooked end of neutral wire (white
or center) (C) of direct wire cable under
center terminal block screw (B), hook
facing right. Squeeze hooked end together.
Tighten screw.

4. Connect remaining wires

Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection
method, as shown on page 8 or 10.

B

C

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral
ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

2. Connect neutral ground wire

and neutral wire

B

E

C

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or

center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center
terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under
outer 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.”

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3. Connect remaining wires

Place ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block
screws. Tighten screws.

4. Connect external ground wire

A

G

Rigid metal vent:

■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid

crushing and kinking.

Flexible metal vent: (acceptable only if accessible to clean)

■ Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location.

■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result

in reduced airow and poor performance.

■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors.

■ The total length should not exceed 7

■ The length of exible metal vent used must be included

in the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent
System Charts.”

3

/4 ft. (2.4 m).

Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green
external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground.
Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer
rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now go to
“Venting Requirements.”

VENTING

Venting Requirements

NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire

length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal
or exible metal vents. Review “Vent System Charts” and, if
necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying
performance.

Exhaust hoods:

■ An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and

insects from entering the home.

■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object

that may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).

■ Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.

Recommended Styles:

Louvered Hood

Box Hood

Acceptable Style:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.

4"

(102 mm)

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps

may be used.

■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Angled Hood

Elbows:

■ 45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows.

Good

Better

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Clamps:

■ Use clamps to seal all joints.

■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws

or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.

Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:

Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.

Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type

Optional exhaust installations:

This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side,
left side (all models except long vent), or through the bottom.
If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the
dryer converted.

Recommended exhaust installation:

A

H

A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood

E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or exible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet

B

F

C

D

E

A B C

A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation

G

Special provisions for mobile homes:

Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.

B

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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 the following “Vent System Charts” to determine type

of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.

NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied
in “Vent System Charts.”

Exhaust systems longer than those specied will:

■ Shorten life of dryer.

■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times

and increased energy usage.

The “Vent System Charts” provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.

Standard Vent System Chart

Number of
90° elbows

Type

of vent

Angled

hoods

Install Vent System

1. Install exhaust hood

12" min.

(305 mm)

12" min.

(305 mm)

Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood

0

1

2

3

4

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

64 ft. (20 m)

54 ft. (16.5 m)

44 ft. (13.4 m)

35 ft. (10.7 m)

27 ft. (8.2 m)

Long Vent System Chart

Number of
90° elbows

0

1

2

3

4

To determine if your model has a long vent system, refer to
the type code located on the serial number plate in the inner
door well. Example: An electric model would be DALV (Long
Vent) – ELE – XXXXXXX-XXX.

NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/louvered hoods will
improve venting, regardless of length.

Type

of vent

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Angled

hoods

160 ft. (48.8 m)

150 ft. (45.7 m)

140 ft. (42.7 m)

130 ft. (39.6 m)

120 ft. (36.6 m)

Vent must t over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using
straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal
all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening
devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent,
because they can catch lint.

CONNECT INLET HOSE
(STEAM MODEL ONLY)

For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.”
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using

new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses.
NOTE: Replace inlet hoses after 5 years of use to reduce the

risk of hose failure. Record hose installation or replacement
dates on the hoses for future reference.

Periodically inspect and replace hoses if bulges, kinks, cuts,
wear, or leaks are found.

1. Turn cold water off, remove hose,

and replace rubber washer

Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with

new rubber washer.

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2. Attach short hose

and “Y” connector

Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y”
connector to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

3. Tighten couplings

5. Attach long hose to dryer ll valve

and tighten coupling

Remove protective cap from
water inlet valve. Attach other end
of long hose to ll valve at bottom of dryer
back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on
ll valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an
additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling
can result.

Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional
two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

4. Attach long hose to “Y”

connector and tighten couplings

Attach one of the 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the “Y”
connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of
“Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated
on connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional
two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

6. Turn on cold water faucet

Check that the water faucets are turned on.

7. Check for leaks

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Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.

CONNECT VENT

LEVEL DRYER

1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet

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 t over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.

2. Move dryer to nal location

1. Level dryer

Place

level here

Check levelness of dryer from

side to side. Repeat from front to back.

NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing

system to operate correctly.

Move dryer to nal location, taking care not to crush or

kink vent.

After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard

from under dryer.

Not Level LEVEL Not Level

2. Adjust leveling legs

If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block, use wrench

to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness.
Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against
the oor and dryer does not rock.

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COMPLETE INSTALLATION
CHECKLIST

Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra

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part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.

Check that you have all of your tools.

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Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

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Be sure the water faucets are on.

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Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.

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Check dryer’s nal location. Be sure vent is not crushed

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or kinked.

Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”

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Remove lm on console and any tape remaining on dryer.

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Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth

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to remove any dust.

Read “Dryer Use” in your Use and Care Guide.

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For power supply cord installation, plug into a grounded

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outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on power.

If you live in a hard water area, use of a water softener is

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recommended to control the buildup of scale through the
water system in the dryer. Over time, the buildup of lime
scale may clog different parts of the water system, which will
reduce product performance. Excessive scale buildup may
lead to the need for certain part replacement or repair.

Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start dryer. Do not select

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Air Only Temperature setting.

If dryer will not start, check the following:

• Controls are set in a running or “On” position.

• Start button has been pushed rmly.

• Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply.

• Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker
has not tripped.

• Dryer door is closed.

This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine
at the start of its rst cycle.

NOTE: You may notice an odor when dryer is rst heated.

This odor is common when heating element is rst used.
The odor will go away.

DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL)

The following instructions are for models with round and
square-shaped doors.

Tools needed:

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Min. 8" long TORX T25
screwdriver

Reverse door swing round-shaped door with at
glass – single handle

#2 Phillips screwdriver

1. Remove door from dryer

IMPORTANT: If the protective lm has not yet been

removed from the dryer, peel the lm from the dryer door
before proceeding.

Using a T25
door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door.
Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface.
Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes.

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screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the

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2. Move the door strike

4. Remove outer window assembly

from trim ring

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the
door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike
180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame
as shown.

3.

Remove inner door from outer door

Fig. A

Fig. B

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws from the
outer window retainer and rotate the outer window assembly
clockwise until the square notches line up with the 4 tabs on
the trim ring indicated with arrows in the gure A above. Then
lift out the outer window and retainer up and off the trim ring
and set aside (B).

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing
the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and
set aside.

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®TORX and T25 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

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5. Reverse outer window assembly

6. Rotate and reassemble outer window

assembly to trim ring

Handle

Fig. A

Bottom
of door

Notches

With the edge with 2 notches at the top, align the notches
on the outer window assembly with the tabs on the trim ring
and lower into place as shown in gure A. Rotate the outer
window assembly counterclockwise to lock tabs into place
(gure B). Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure with 2 screws
removed earlier.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten.

Fig. A

Fig. B

Handle

Fig. B

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws from the
outer window retainer and lift off the trim ring off the window
(A). Rotate trim ring 180° and secure with the 4 screws
removed earlier (B).

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7. Remove hinge and latch

Latch

Hinge

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the
latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding
the hinge assembly in place.

8. Reinstall hinge and latch

on opposite sides

Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate, latch
backing plate, and hinge assembly on the opposite sides
from which they were removed.

9. Reinstall inner door assembly

10. Reinstall door on dryer

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer.
Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide
down to engage the top tab. Secure in place with the

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4 T25

screws removed earlier.

Reverse door swing round-shaped door with at
glass – double handle

Bottom
of door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up.
Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the
outer door.

1. Remove door from dryer

IMPORTANT: If the protective lm has not yet been removed

from the dryer, peel the lm from the dryer door before
proceeding.

Using a T25
door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door.
Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface.
Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes.

®

screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the

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2. Move the door strike

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing the
door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the strike
180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door frame
as shown.

3.

Remove inner door from outer door

4. Remove hinge and latch

Latch

Hinge

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the
latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding
the hinge assembly in place.

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing
the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and
set aside.

5. Reinstall hinge and latch

on opposite sides

Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch
backing plate with the 3 TORX
the hinge assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite sides
from which they were removed.

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screws removed earlier and

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6. Reinstall inner door assembly

Bottom
of door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up.
Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the
outer door.

7. Reinstall door on dryer

Reverse door swing round-shaped door
with curved glass – double handle

1. Remove door from dryer

IMPORTANT: If the protective lm has not yet been removed

from the dryer, peel the lm from the dryer door before
proceeding.

Using a T25
door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door.
Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface.
Reinstall the 4 screws in the holes.

®

screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer.
Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide
down to engage the top tab. Secure in place with the 4 screws
removed earlier.

2. Move the door strike

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing

the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Rotate the
strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of dryer door
frame as shown.

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3.

Remove inner door from outer door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 10 screws securing
the inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and
set aside.

5. Reinstall hinge and latch

on opposite sides

Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and latch

backing plate with the 3 screws removed earlier and the hinge
assembly with the 5 screws on the opposite sides from which
they were removed.

4. Remove hinge and latch

Latch

Hinge

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing the
latch plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding
the hinge assembly in place.

6. Reinstall inner door assembly

Bottom
of door

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up.
Reinstall the 10 screws securing the inner door to the
outer door.

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7. Reinstall door on dryer

2. Move the door strike

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the dryer.
Insert the tabs on the hinge into the mounting slot and slide
down to engage the top tab. Secure in place with the 4 T25
screws removed earlier.

Reverse door swing square-shaped door

1. Remove door from dryer

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 2 screws securing

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the door strike to the door frame of the dryer. Remove the 4
screws above and below the door strike and set aside for later
use. Rotate the strike 180° and attach to the opposite side of
dryer door frame as shown.

3. Remove inner door from outer door

Release tab

Release tab

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the
door hinge to the dryer and lift up and out to remove the door.
Place the door on a soft towel or other non-scratch surface.
Retain or set aside the 4 screws.

Position the door with the inside of the door facing up. Using
a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 13 screws securing the
inner door to the outer door. Lift off the inner door and
set aside.

NOTE: There is a small release tab on each side of the door.
If the inner and outer door do not separate easily, slide a
credit card, putty knife, or similar at object between the inner
and outer doors at the locations shown to release the tab.

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4. Remove hinge and latch

from inner door

Hinge

6. Reattach inner door to outer door

Latch

Using a T25® screwdriver, remove the 3 screws securing
the latch plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly
in place.

5. Reinstall hinge and latch

on opposite sides

Latch

Hinge

Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the latch plate and hinge
assembly on the opposite sides from which they were
removed.

Position the inner door on the outer door assembly. Using

a Phillips screwdriver, secure with the 13 screws removed
earlier.

7. Reattach door to dryer

Using a T25® screwdriver, reinstall the 4 screws securing

the door hinge to the dryer.

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