Maytag MEDE400XR, MEDE400XW, MEDE300VW, MEDE300VF, MEDE500WJ Dimension Guide
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Steam and Non-Steam Electric Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MEDE300V, MEDE400X, MEDE500W
Electrical: This dryer requires a 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 timedelay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
Water (Steam models only): The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible 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.
Hood styles: A & B are recommended.
B |
4" |
C |
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(102 mm) |
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A |
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2½" |
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4" |
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(64 mm) |
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A. Louvered hood |
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(102 mm) |
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4" |
B. Box hood |
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C. Angled hood (acceptable) |
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(102 mm) |
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The vent system chart provides venting requirments that will help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart:
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn to the chart.
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37/16" |
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33/8" |
1" |
(87 mm) |
1" |
(86 mm |
(25 mm) |
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(25 mm) |
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14" |
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75/8" |
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(356 mm) |
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(194 mm) |
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Back View |
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Side View |
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Dryer dimensions |
STEAM - 529/16" |
Custom undercounter installation-dryer only |
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(1335 mm) |
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NON-STEAM - 511/2" |
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(1308 mm) |
38" |
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(965 mm) |
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38" |
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1"* |
27" |
1"* |
(965 mm) |
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(25 mm) |
(686 mm) |
(25 mm) |
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† Most installations require a minimum |
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5" (127 mm) clearance behind the dryer for |
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*STEAM - 329/16" |
27" |
the exhaust vent with elbow. See Installation |
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Instructions, “Venting Requirements.” |
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(827 mm) |
(686 mm) |
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†NON-STEAM - 311/2" |
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(800 mm) |
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For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation
openings are acceptable.
48 in.2 *
(310 cm2)
24 in.2 *
(155 cm2)
3" |
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(76 mm) |
14" max. |
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(356 mm) |
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18" max. |
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(457 mm) |
3" |
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(76 mm) |
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STEAM - 329/16" |
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(827 mm) |
NON-STEAM - 311/2" |
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(800 mm) |
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6" |
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(152 mm) |
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76" |
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(1930 mm) |
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1" |
27" |
1" |
STEAM - 51/2"** |
(25 mm) |
(686 mm) (25 mm) |
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(140 mm) |
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NON-STEAM - 5"** |
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(127 mm) |
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For cabinet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top are required.
7"* |
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7"* |
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(178 mm) |
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(178 mm) |
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14"* max. |
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(356 mm) |
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18"* max. |
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9"* |
(457 mm) |
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(229 mm) |
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1"* |
27" |
1"* |
STEAM - 329/16" |
5" |
(25 mm) |
(686 mm) (25 mm) |
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(827 mm) |
(127 mm) |
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NON-STEAM - 311/2" |
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(800 mm) |
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*Required spacing **For side or bottom venting, 0" (0 mm) spacing is allowed.
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length chart. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation |
Ref. W10255468C |
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. |
05/2010 |
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