Maytag MED8200FC, MED5500FC, MED8200FW, MED5500FW Dimension Guide
383/4" Min.
(984 mm)
39" Max.
(990 mm)
ELECTRIC DRYER
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MED3500F, MED5500F, MED8200F
Side viewFront view
27"
(686 mm)
Back view
61/2"
(165 mm)
Recommended installation clearances
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.
Power supply
cord/cable
Water inlet
(Steam models
Vent
only)
(365 mm)
14
7
29
/8"*
(759 mm)
1
3
/2"*
(89 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
0"–5"*
(0 mm–127 mm)
1
6
/8"*
3
/8"
(156 mm)
*0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed for straight-back venting only.
For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked.
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, 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.
18" min.
(457 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
48 in.2 min.
24 in.2 min.
(310 cm
(155 cm2)
2
)
W10775223A
12/2015
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
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 specified 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.
WATER (STEAM MODELS ONLY) REQUIREMENTS
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses (not supplied). Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten.
Damage to the coupling can result.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)
diameter vent is required. Rigid or exible 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.
Exhaust hoods:
Recommended styles:
Louvered Hood
Box Hood
Acceptable style:
Angled Hood
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 specified
in “Vent System Charts.”
■ 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
0 Rigid metal
1 Rigid metal
2 Rigid metal
3 Rigid metal
4 Rigid metal
Type
of vent
Angled
hoods
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 Rigid metal
1 Rigid metal
2 Rigid metal
3 Rigid metal
4 Rigid metal
Type
of vent
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)
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.
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our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
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