Maytag MEDB850YW Dimension Guide

Electric Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

MEDB750Y, MEDB850Y, MEDB950Y

Side view with open door dimensions: Back view: Bottom view:

NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm)

clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See
“Venting Requirements.”

Recommended Installation Spacing:

Spacing for recessed area or closet installation

All dimensions show recommended spacing allowed, with
tested spacing of 0” (0 mm) clearance on sides and rear.

■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of

installation and servicing.

■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door,

and oor 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 ventilitation openings are
acceptable.

■ Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

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 specied on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.

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:

The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will
help achieve best drying performance.

Maytag Vent System Chart

Number of
90° elbows

0

Type

of vent

Rigid metal

Box/louvered

hoods

100 ft. (30.5 m)

Angled

hoods

94 ft. (28.7 m)

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.

1

2

3

4

NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the

dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn
to the chart.

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

90 ft. (27.4 m)

80 ft. (24.4 m)

71 ft. (21.6 m)

63 ft. (19.2 m)

84 ft. (25.6 m)

74 ft. (22.6 m)

65 ft. (19.8 m)

57 ft. (17.4 m)

Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:

■ Use following Vent System Chart 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 Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specied will:

■ Shorten life of dryer.

■ Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times

and increased energy usage.

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.

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09/2011