Maytag Stacked Washer-Dryer User Manual

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STACKED WASHER-DRYER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER

IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER

REMOVE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED
APPLIANCES SUCH AS DRYERS AND
COMBINATION WASHER/DRYERS TO AVOID
THE DANGER OF A CHILD SUFFOCATING
SHOULD HE/SHE CRAWL INSIDE AND THE
DOOR BE SHUT.

THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED
OR STORED IN AN AREA WHERE IT WILL BE
EXPOSED TO WATER AND/OR WEATHER.

U.S. MODELS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUC­TIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING TO
INSTALL THE DRYER. FOR GAS DRYERS,
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH
THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ANSI
Z223.1, LATEST REVISION. ANY QUESTIONS
CONCERNING THIS SHOULD BE REFERRED
TO THE LOCAL GAS UTILITY.

CANADIAN MODELS

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUC­TIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING TO
INSTALL THE DRYER. FOR GAS DRYER
INSTALLATION, REFER TO STANDARD
CAN/CGA B149 (.1 OR .2) INSTALLATION
CODE. ANY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE
REFERRED TO THE LOCAL GAS UTILITY.

This folder contains information of interest to the
owner. After the appliance has been properly
installed, LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WITH THE OWNER.

NOTICE:

SERVICE CALLS PERFORMED

AS A RESULT OF POOR

INSTALLATION ARE THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

INSTALLER.

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IMPORTANT TO OWNER

Retain these instructions for future reference.

This new Maytag appliance is designed to serve
you dependably for many years. However, it
cannot do so unless provided with sufficient
electrical power, suitable exhausting and if a gas
model, adequate gas supply. We urge you to
read this carefully to make sure all requirements
are met.

Operating instructions, safety precautions and
your warranty are in the accessory package with
each appliance. Read the operating instructions
carefully.

NOTE: A wiring diagram for the dryer is located
on the inside of the dryer access panel. A wiring
diagram for the washer is located on the inside
of the washer cabinet.

UNCRATING

To remove carton, cut around bottom of carton
on or below dotted line. Cut down each corner
of carton (vertically) and “peel” carton away from
stacked washer/dryer. Fold carton material for
removal. Check the unit for shipping damage.

Remove the tape between the washer cabinet
and the dryer stand. Disconnect the control wire
harness which leads from the dryer to the
washer. You will need to depress the locking
tabs to separate the connector.

From the back of the stacked washer/dryer,
grasp the dryer and stand. Pull dryer and stand
back and off of washer and shipping base. As
dryer and stand are pulled back, carefully drop
dryer stand rear legs to
the floor before clearing
shipping base. (Do not
drop dryer and stand
off of shipping base!)

Untape and open washer lid. Remove installa­tion accessory package, fill hoses and close lid.
Leave tub block in place until installation is
complete. Be sure to remove tub block after
installation is complete and before use!

Using the carton corner posts stacked in pairs,
lay the washer on the posts on the left side.
Remove the crate base wires from the carton
base. Use pliers or screwdriver to pry wires from
wood. (Do not kick the shipping base off the
washer.)

Run washer rear legs all the way up into the rear
corner brackets. Lock in place by tightening lock
nuts up against base. Leave front legs loose for
leveling later.

Install the vinyl feet on the washer legs.

Lay a piece of the shipping cardboard along the
bottom edge of the cabinet and stand the washer
back up. (The cardboard protects the lower
edge at the cabinet and the floor when standing
the washer back up.)

NOTE: With the rear washer legs adjusted up,
cabinet corner brackets in the rear can touch
and damage floor if caution is not used when
moving washer.

The dryer and stand are installed first.
Necessary electrical, gas (if gas stacked washer/
dryer) and vent connections are made as dryer
and stand are put in position and leveled. Let’s
first look at what facilities are needed.

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PREINSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Location: The stacked washer/dryer is approved
for zero clearance installation on the sides and
the back (depending on venting used). The loca­tion selected must take into consideration the
dimensions of the unit and convenience for cus­tomer use and access in case service should be
needed. The floor must be capable of supporting
the weight of the unit (approximately 310 lbs.)
plus water (approximately 150 lbs.) and be stable

enough to prevent excessive vibration in spin
cycles. A floor which is adequate for the
standard washer is sufficient for the stacked
washer/dryer.

The following specifications and drawings show
dimensions and locations of fill valve, terminal
block (electric dryer), gas inlet (gas dryer) and
drain outlet.

STACKED WASHER AND DRYER

Basic Dimensions: 271/2W x 271/2D x 73 H (min.) See drawings for complete dimensions.

Uncrated Weight: Approximately 310 lbs.

KEY FACTS – WASHER

Capacity: Standard (16 gal.)

Water Usage: (full cycle)

36 (30 Imp.) gal.; 136 liters – large
28 (23 Imp.) gal.; 106 liters – medium
22 (18 Imp.) gal.; 83 liters – small

Motor: 1/2 H.P. rated; 120 volt; 60 Hz; reversible, thermo-

protected against overload; automatic reset.

Power: .1 – .17 kwh depending on cycle

Hose Lengths: Inlet 4.0 feet, drain 4 feet

Installation Requirements: Hot and cold connections

with water pressure within 20 – 120 PSI range. At
least 140°F. hot water and a drain.

KEY FACTS – DRYER

Air Flow: 180CFM

Exhaust: 4″ duct permits up to a maximum of 50 feet rigid

aluminum ductwork. Subtract 8 feet for each 90°
elbow, 8 feet for an exhaust hood. Dryer vented
out the back.

Motor: 1/4 H.P. rated; 115 volt; 60 Hz thermoprotected

against overload; automatic reset.

Heat Source: Electric-Nichrome helix coil, 240 volt 3-wire,

4600 watts, (4500 wats for Canadian models
only), 30 amp fuse. Gas-single port burner 18000
BTU/hr.; electric ignition; automatic shut-off.

Capacity: 4.7 cu. ft., .13 cu. m.

Drum Speed: Approximately 47.5 RPM

Electrical Requirements: Electric Dryer – 240 volt 60 Hz

protected by a 30 amp fuse. Gas Dryer – 115
volt electrical outlet properly grounded and
protected by a 15 amp fuse.

DIMENSIONS

INSTALLATION SHOWING

GAS DRYER CONNECTION

INSTALLATION SHOWING

ELECTRICAL/WATER/DRAIN BOX

BEHIND WASHER-ELECTRIC DRYER

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ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION

When the stacked washer/dryer is to be installed
in an alcove area or a closet, clearance should
be provided around the unit for an adequate air
supply and for ease of installation and servicing.
An appliance installed in a closet shall have no
other fuel burning appliance installed in the
same closet, such as gas furnace, water heater
or space heater, etc.

The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to
minimize excessive lint accumulation and to
maintain good drying. We recommend allow­ance for more clearance than the minimum
installation clearances as shown.

Exhaust the dryer using metal exhausting
material or exhaust kit (see your authorized
Maytag dealer), and locate in an area that
provides adequate make-up air. The exhaust
duct may not terminate beneath the mobile home.

MAKE-UP AIR

For proper operation of the dryer unit it is impor­tant to make sure the location has adequate
make-up air. This is especially important in any
confined area such as bathroom or closet. There
must be at least two 36 square inch unobstructed
openings for intake air. This can be a louvered
door or other equivalent opening.

On gas dryer units in particular, adequate clear­ance as noted on the dryer minimum clearance
label should be maintained to insure enough air
for combustion and the proper operation of the
dryer. The area where located must not

obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilating
air. When installing a Maytag Stacked Washer/

Dryer the following minimum clearances to
combustible surfaces must be maintained.
Clearance to wall, sides – 0 inches, top – 6 inches,
front – 1/2 inch to washer, rear – 0 inches with an
outside exhaust, 4 inches with an inside exhaust
(not recommended). See Exhausting section and
Installation Accessories for exhaust kits.

SERVICE ACCESS

Location should allow access to the front of the
unit for washer and dryer service. Access must
also be available to two screws at the top front
corners of the dryer front panel (on the top).

EXHAUSTING

The free air flow rate is approximately 180 cubic
feet per minute. The vent system carries lint and
moisture away and to the outside. The length of
the venting and the number of elbows affect the
air flow rate and the efficiency of the exhaust system.

DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY WALL,
CEILING, CRAWL SPACE OR A CONCEALED
SPACE OF A BUILDING, VENT CONNECTION,
GAS VENT OR CHIMNEY. THIS COULD
CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FROM LINT
EXPELLED BY THE DRYER. FOR THE SAME
REASON, WE RECOMMEND ONLY METAL
EXHAUST DUCT TO MINIMIZE RESTRICTED
AIR FLOW AND RELIABLY INSURE THE
CONTAINMENT OF EXHAUST AIR, HEAT AND

Ceiling

Closet Door

36 Sq. In.
Opening

3"

3"

SIDE
VIEW

6"

0" 0"

FRONT VIEW

1/2"

Each opening area must have a minimum of 36
square inches. These openings must not be
obstructed. (Louvered door with equivalent air
opening is acceptable.)

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

Installation of Maytag dryers certified by the
American Gas Association and bearing a label
stating they are suitable for installation in mobile
homes, must conform to the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24
CFR, Part 32-80.

When installing this appliance in a mobile home,
provisions for anchoring the dryer should be
made. An anchor bracket kit is available to fas­ten dryer stand to the floor. Instructions for
installing the anchor brackets are contained in
each kit. (See your authorized Maytag dealer.)

All mobile home installations must be exhausted
to the outside with the exhaust duct termination
securely fastened to the mobile home structure,
using materials that will not support combustion.

EXHAUST HOOD TYPE

Number of

90° Turns

Maximum length of 4 inch diameter

rigid metal duct
0 54 feet 44 feet
1 43 feet 33 feet
2 36 feet 26 feet
3 30 feet 20 feet
4 24 feet 14 feet

Maximum length of 4 inch diameter

flexible stiff walled metal duct
0 34 feet 27 feet
1 26 feet 19 feet
2 22 feet 17 feet
3 18 feet 15 feet
4 15 feet 13 feet

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LINT. NEVER INSTALL A SCREEN OVER
EXHAUST OUTLET. NEVER USE PLASTIC OR
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE DUCTWORK. AT
LEAST ONCE A YEAR, INSPECT AND CLEAN
INTERIOR OF DUCTWORK. FREQUENTLY
CHECK AND CLEAN VENT HOOD TO ASSURE
PROPER OPERATION.

A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and
the area around the clothes dryer should be kept
free of lint. DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS OR MATERIALS NEAR A DRYER.

It is recommended that the dryer be exhausted
to the outside using 4 inch rigid or flexible metal
ducting.

When located in a bedroom, bathroom or closet,
the dryer must be exhausted to the outside.

The stacked washer/dryer can only be exhaust­ed out the back. A 4 inch vent should be
installed to accept the exhaust from the dryer.

To permit sufficient air circulation under the
exhaust hood, there should be no less than a 12
inch clearance between the bottom of the
exhaust hood and the ground. When possible
the exhaust hood should not exhaust directly
into a window well. DO NOT terminate exhaust
under a building.

NOTE: Where the exhaust hood is to be
installed through masonry, a special masonry
saw is necessary to cut the hole.

Install the exhaust hood and secure with screws
to the outside wall and seal with caulking compound.

DIRECT EXHAUST

An exhaust hood positioned to line up with the
dryer exhaust pipe can be installed directly
through an outside wall. This would be the
shortest and most direct exhaust method.

To exhaust up, route standard 4 inch diameter
ducting up the recess in the cabinet back using
the furnished retaining strap and screws to get
nearly flush to wall installation. To exhaust to the
side or down, install the furnished 4 inch long
duct with four “S” clips to the inner dryer exhaust,
then use standard 4 inch ducting. This will posi­tion the dryer about 4-1/2 inches away from the
wall. Flush-to-wall side exhausting may be done
by going above the dryer before going sideways.

When exhausting down, wallboard can be
removed from the wall to get the dryer closer to
the wall by placing the exhaust pipe between
studs. Check local codes for required

exhaust clearances.

Install ductwork from the dryer to exhaust hood.
All joints must be made so exhaust end of one
pipe is inside the intake end of next pipe. On
flexible metal ductwork, all joints should be
secured with a clamp. DO NOT use sheet metal
screws when assembling rigid ducting. Joints
should be taped.

4

inch

2 1/2

inch

FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK
LIMITATIONS

Flexible metal ductwork should not exceed 34
feet of straight 4 inch ducting. The exhaust hood
is equivalent to 8 feet of duct and each 90° bend
is equivalent to 8 feet. As an example, if an
exhaust hood is used and two 90° bends, the
maximum straight run would be 10 feet.

NOTE: If the radius of a bend with 4 inch duct is
12 inches or greater, the bend can be considered
a straight run. No more than three 90° bends
should be used in any run with an exhaust hood.

If flexible metal exhaust ducting is used, the short
extension supplied with this machine can be
secured to the dryer exhaust with the clips and
the flexible metal duct can be clamped to the
short extension.