Maytag MEDX5SPAW Dimension Guide

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

3"*

MEDX5SPA

Dryer Dimensions

23¾"

(603 mm)

43"

(1092 mm)

43"

(1092 mm)

Electric Dryer

13¾"

(349 mm)

*291/2"

(749 mm)

27"

(687 mm)

A

A. Large opening side-swing door
B. Wide opening hamper door

Minimum Required Spacing

18"*
(457 mm)

1"
(25 mm)

27"

(686 mm)

1"
(25 mm)

A

A. Recessed area
B. Side view – closet or conned area
C. Closet door with vents

1"*
(25 mm)

29

(743 mm)

*291/2"

(749 mm)

14" max.*
(356 mm)

5½"*

¼"

(140 mm)

B

2

48 in.

*

(310 cm )

2

24 in.

(155 cm )

27"

(687 mm)

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

B

*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (140 mm)

(76 mm)

2

*

2

3"*

(76 mm)

*Additional spacing recommended

C

Installation clearances:

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

Minimum 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 oor moldings.

■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) 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. Companion appliance

spacing should also be considered.

W10486882A

09/2012

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.

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

Whirlpool Vent System Chart

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.

Number of
90° elbows

0

1

2

3

4

NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn

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

Type

of vent

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Rigid metal

Box/louvered

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)

Angled

hoods

58 ft. (17.7 m)

48 ft. (14.6 m)

38 ft. (11.6 m)

29 ft. (8.8 m)

21 ft. (6.4 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.