Maytag MEDC900VW Installation Instructions

27" (69 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONSPOURL’INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE

ÉLECTRIQUE DE 27" (69 CM)

DRYER SAFETY

TableofContents/ Table des matières

RYER SAFETY............................................... 1

NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ................... 2

Tools and Parts............................................. 2

ocation Requirements ................................ 2

lectrical Requirements - U.S.A. .................. 3

Electrical Requirements - Canada................ 4

Electrical Connection - U.S.A. only .............. 5

Venting Requirements.................................10

Plan Vent System........................................11

nstall Vent System......................................12

nstall Leveling Legs.................................... 12

Connect Vent ..............................................13

Level Dryer ..................................................13

Complete Installation ..................................14

ÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................... 14

NSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION.............. 15

Outillage et pièces....................................... 15

xigences d’emplacement ......................... 16

pécifications électriques........................... 17

Exigences concernant l’évacuation............ 17

Planification du système d’évacuation....... 19

Installation du système d’évacuation ......... 20

Installation des pieds de nivellement.......... 20

accordement du conduit d’évacuation .... 21

ise à niveau de la sécheuse..................... 21

Achever l’installation ...................................22

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

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Reverse Door Swing (Optional) ..................13

Inversion du sens d’ouverture d

e la porte (facultatif) .................................. 21

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

T ools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. R

ead and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed

here.

Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included.

4 leveling legs

Parts needed:

Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting and see “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.

Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please reference the “Assistance or Service” section of the Dryer User Instructions.

Location Requirements

ou will need

A location that allows for proper exhaust installation. See “Venting Requirements.”

A separate 30-amp circuit.

If you are using a power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of either side of the dryer. S

ee “Electrical Requirements.”

A sturdy floor to support the total weight (dryer and load) of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). The combined weight of a companion appliance should also be considered.

A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire dryer. (If slope is greater than 1" [2.5 cm], install Extended Dryer Feet kit, Part Number 279810.) Clothes may not tumble properly and models with automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly if dryer is not level.

Do not operate your dryer at temperatures below 45ºF (7ºC). At lower temperatures, the dryer might not shut off at the end of an automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

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.

Installation Clearances

The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully.

Dryer Dimensions

*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14 cm) clearance

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

Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation

The dimensions shown following are for the 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 of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended 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.

Flat-blade screwdriver

#2 Phillips screwdriver

Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (2.5 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)

Wire stripper (direct wire installations)

Tin snips (new vent installations)

Level

Vent clamps

Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

Tape measure

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from dryer.

Place dryeratleast18inches (46 cm) above the floor foragarage installation.

Failure to do so can resultindeath, explosion,orfire.

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.

233/4"

(60.3 cm)

43½"

(110.5 cm)

*29¼"

(74.3 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.

*Additional spacing recommended

obile Home - Additional Installation Requirements

his 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 the Canadian Manufactured Home Standard, CAN/ CSA-Z240 MH.

Mobile home installations require:

Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer.

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a n

earby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer

xhaust opening.

ElectricalRequirements - U.S .A.

It is your responsibility

To contact a qualified 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 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 specified 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. 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 qualified 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.

If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” section.

This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. The neutral ground wire 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 wire must be removed from the external ground conductor screw (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground wire is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.

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, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductors.

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 strain relief.

If your outlet looks like this:

4-wire receptacle (14-30R)

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 4 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover.

A. Recessed area B

. Side view - closet or confined area

C. Closet door with vents

18"

(45.7 cm)

0"*

(0 cm)

(68.6 cm)

0"*

(0 cm)

1"*

(2.5 cm)

29¼" (74.3 cm)

5½" (14 cm)

14" max. (35.6

cm)

48 in.

(310 cm )

24 in.

(155 cm )

(7.6 cm)

(

7.6 cm

)

If your outlet looks like this:

3-wire receptacle (10-30R)

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 3 10-gauge solid copper w

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

If connecting by direct wire:

ower supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)

and be:

Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable (with ground wire), protected with flexible 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.

Electrical Requirements - Canada

It is your responsibility

To contact a qualified electrical installer.

To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-latest edition and all local codes. A copy of the above codes standard may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.

To s u pply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply 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.

This dryer is equipped with a CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of dryer’s final location.

4-wire receptacle 14-30R

Do not use an extension cord.

If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 3394208. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in the Dryer User Instructions

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer uses a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

For a permanently connected dryer: This dryer must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the dryer.

WARNING:

Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug on the power supply cord: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded4prong outlet.

Failuretodosocan resultindeathorelectrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrical Connection - U.S.A. only

ower Supply Cord

irect Wire

1. Disconnect power.

2. Remove the hold-down screw and terminal block cover.

3. Install strain relief. Style 1: Power supply cord strain relief

Remove the screws from a3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections into the hole below the terminal block opening so that one tab is pointing up and the other is pointing down, and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections

WARNING

Fire Hazard

UseanewULlisted30amppower supply cord.

UseaULlisted strain relief.

Disconnect power beforemakingelectrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (whiteorcenter wire)tocenter terminal (silver).

Ground wire (greenorbare wire)mustbeconnected to greenground connector.

Connect remaining2supply wirestoremaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failure to do so can resultindeath, fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

ire Hazard

Use10gauge solid copper wire.

UseaULlisted strain relief.

Disconnect power before makingelectrical connections.

Connect neutral wire (whiteorcenter wire)tocenter terminal (silver).

Ground wire (gree norbare wire) mustbeconnected to green ground c onnector.

Connect remaining2supply wirestoremaining 2 terminals (gold).

Securely tighten all electrical connections.

Failuretodosocan resultindeath, fire, or electrical shock.

A. Terminal block cover B. External ground conductor screw C. Center, silver-colored terminal block screw D. Hold-down screw E. Neutral ground wire

F. Hole below terminal block opening

A. Strain relief tab pointing up B. Hole below terminal block opening C. Clamp section D. Strain relief tab pointing down

C D

together.

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 fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.

Style 2: Direct wire strain relief

Unscrew the removable conduit connector and any screws from a3/4" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block opening. Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector onto the strain relief threads.

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

4. Now complete installation following instructions for your type of electrical connection:

4-wire (recommended)

3-wire (if 4-wire is not available)

Electrical Connection Options

*If local codes do not permit the connection of a cabinet-ground

conductor to the neutral wire, go to “Optional 3-wire connection” section.

4-wire connection: Power supply cord

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

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

A. Removable conduit connector B. Hole below terminal block opening C. Strain relief threads

If your home has: And you will be

onnecting to:

Go to Section:

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

A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*

4-wire connection: Power Supply

Cord

4-wire direct A fused

disconnect or circuit breaker box*

4-wire connection: Direct Wire

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

A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord*

3-wire connection: Power Supply

Cord

3-wire direct A fused

disconnect or circuit breaker box*

3-wire connection: Direct Wire

A. 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) B. 4-prong plug C. Ground prong D. Neutral prong E. Spade terminals with upturned ends

" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

G. Ring terminals

(

12.7 cm)

(8.9 cm)

31/2 "

1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor

screw. Connect neutral ground wire and the neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply cord under center, silvercolored terminal block screw. Tighten screw.

3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.

4. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

5. Tighten strain relief screws.

6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.

Secure cover with hold-down screw.

7. You h a ve completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”

4-wire connection: Direct Wire

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

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

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

Strip 5" (12.7 cm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (12.7 cm). Cut 1

/2" (3.8 cm) from

remaining wires. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). Shape ends

of wires into a hook shape.

When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.

1. Remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2. Remove neutral ground wire from external ground conductor

screw. Connect neutral ground wire and place the hooked end (hook facing right) of the neutral wire (white or center wire) of direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block. Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screw.

A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows

position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved

to center silver-colored terminal block screw B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cord C. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw E. Neutral ground wire

F. N e utral wire (white or center wire)

A. External ground conductor screw - Dotted line shows

position of NEUTRAL ground wire before being moved

to center silver-colored terminal block screw B. Center silver-colored terminal block screw C. Neutral ground wire D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

3. Connect ground wire (green or bare) of direct wire cable to external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw.

4. Place the hooked ends of the other direct wire cable wires under the outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together. Tighten screws.

5. Tighten strain relief screw.

6. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.

Secure cover with hold-down screw.

7. You h a ve completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”

3-wire connection: Power supply cord

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

1. Loosen or remove center silver-colored terminal block screw.

2. Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) of power supply

cord to the center, s i lver-colored terminal screw of the terminal block. Tighten screw.

3. Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.

4. Tighten strain relief screws.

5. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.

Secure cover with hold-down screw.

6. You h a ve completed your electrical connection. Now go to “Venting Requirements.”

3-wire connection: Direct Wire

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

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

Strip 3

/2" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (2.5 cm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape ends of wires into a hook shape.

When connecting to the terminal block, place the hooked end of the wire under the screw of the terminal block (hook facing right), squeeze hooked end together and tighten screw, as shown.

A. External ground conductor screw B. Ground wire (green or bare) of power supply cable C. ¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief D. Center silver-colored terminal block screw

E. Neutral ground wire F. Neutral wire (white or center wire)

A. 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) B. 3-wire plug C. Neutral prong D. Spade terminals with upturned ends E.

F. Ring terminals

G. Neutral wire (white or center wire)

A. External ground conductor screw B. Neutral ground wire C. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Neutral wire (white or center wire) E.

¾" (1.9 cm) UL listed strain relief

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