Maytag W10240579B, W10240583B-SP User Manual

ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3

Location Requirements .........................................................4

Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 6

Install Leveling Legs ..............................................................7

Electrical Connection ............................................................ 8

Venting Requirements .........................................................14

Plan Vent System .................................................................15

Install Vent System .............................................................. 16

Connect Inlet Hose .............................................................. 16

Connect Vent ........................................................................ 18

Level Dryer ........................................................................... 18

COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ..............................19

DOOR REVERSAL .................................................................... 19

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 19

INSTALLATION NOTES

Date of purchase: _________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________
Installer: ________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________
Serial number: ___________________________________

W10240579B
W10240583B-SP

1

DRYER SAFETY

You

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

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow

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

2

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

TOOLS AND PARTS

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Tools needed:

Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver

Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)

1/4" nut driver
(recommended)

Tin snips (new vent
installations)

Vent clamps

Parts supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4)

Parts supplied (steam models):

“Y” connector Short inlet hose

Long inlet hose Rubber washer

Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25mm) or
hex-head socket wrench

Tape measure

Level

Utility knife

Pliers

Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)

Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.

NOTE: If installing dryer on pedestal, do not use leveling legs.

Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with dryer)

Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about
accessories available for your dryer.

Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer)

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

Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.

3

27"

(686 mm)

38"

(965 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

10

1

/4"

(260 mm)

4

1

/4"

(108 mm)

29"

(736 mm)

36

1

/4"

(921 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

27

1

/

4"

(695 mm)

Left or

right side

exhaust

LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

You will need:

A location allowing for proper exhaust installation. See ■
“Venting Requirements.”

A separate 30 amp circuit. ■

If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet ■
located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer. See
“Electrical Requirements.”

Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also ■
consider weight of companion appliance.

Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water ll ■
valves, and water pressure of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa).
You may use the water supply for your washer using the “Y”
connector and short hose (if needed) which are provided.

20-100 psi (138-690 kPa) for best performance. ■

Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire ■
dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes
may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may
not operate correctly.

For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease
of installation and servicing; spacing for companion appliances
and clearances for walls, doors, and oor moldings. Space
must be large enough to allow door to fully open. Add spacing
on all sides of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door
or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings
in door are required.

DRYER DIMENSIONS

Front view:

* Approx. measurement

Side view:

4

Back view:

6

1

/

4"

(159 mm)

28

3

/

4"

(733 mm)

3

3

/

4

"

(83 mm)

13"

(330 mm)

Electric

24 in.

2

(155 cm2)

48 in.

2

(310 cm2)

1"

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

4"

(102 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

34" recommended

(864 mm)

18" min.

(457 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

4"

(102 mm)

7"

(178 mm)

18"

(460 mm)

NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm)
clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”

IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where
it will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below
45° F (7° C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to
shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer
drying times.

Closet installation (dryer only):

Cabinet installation (dryer only):

Installation 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. ■

5

Closet Installation (stacked washer and dryer):

1"

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

5

1

/2"

(140 mm)

24 in.

2

(155 cm2)

48 in.

2

(310 cm2)

3"

(76 mm)

3"

(76 mm)

6"

(152 mm)

76"

(1930 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

1"

(25 mm)

39" min.

(990 mm)

Custom under counter installation (dryer only):

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

It is your responsibility:

To contact a qualied electrical installer. ■

To be sue 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 power 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 specied on the serial/rating plate)
on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line.
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 qualied 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.

NOTE: Some models not recommended for undercounter
installation.

Mobile home - Additional installation requirements:

This 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 Standard CAN/CSA-Z240
MH.

Mobile home installations require:

Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase from ■
your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance or
Service” section in your Use and Care Guide.

Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to ■
introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby
window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust
opening.

6

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

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

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 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. ■