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Electric MGD7230HW - Gas Metallic Slate Available MED7230HC - Electric MGD7230HC - ft. White Available MED7230HW - Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. Gas 43 1∕8" Height W11412670B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width
Electric MGD7230HW - Gas Metallic Slate Available MED7230HC - Electric MGD7230HC - ft. White Available MED7230HW - Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. Gas 43 1∕8" Height W11412670B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width
Dimension Guide
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... the top and bottom of the door are for wall, door, and floor moldings. Ƀ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. Ƀ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in .2 (310 cm ) 242"42/i2n4.2"2 3" (155 cm ) (76 mm...
... the top and bottom of the door are for wall, door, and floor moldings. Ƀ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. Ƀ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in .2 (310 cm ) 242"42/i2n4.2"2 3" (155 cm ) (76 mm...
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All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel ... to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. All safety messages will follow instructions. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. This is...
All safety messages will tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you and others are not followed. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . We have provided many important safety messages in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel ... to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. All safety messages will follow instructions. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. This is...
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... installations) Pliers Inlet hose If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with dryer) Check local codes. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Tools needed for all installations... to propane gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes dryers. Read and follow the instructions provided with a temperature rating of 140°F (60°C) minimum. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting...
... installations) Pliers Inlet hose If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with dryer) Check local codes. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Tools needed for all installations... to propane gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes dryers. Read and follow the instructions provided with a temperature rating of 140°F (60°C) minimum. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting...
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...or sleeping quarters. Spacing for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer in death, explosion, or fire. Failure to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile...3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Lower temperatures may not operate correctly. ■ For garage installation, place dryer at least twice as large as gasoline, away from your washer's water supply by purchasing the necessary parts noted in .2 3" (155 cm2...
...or sleeping quarters. Spacing for wall, door, and floor moldings. ■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer in death, explosion, or fire. Failure to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile...3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Lower temperatures may not operate correctly. ■ For garage installation, place dryer at least twice as large as gasoline, away from your washer's water supply by purchasing the necessary parts noted in .2 3" (155 cm2...
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... ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of the terminal block. Connect to the dryer must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be sure that the electrical connection is manufactured ready to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the... from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the line. If the dryer is permanently connected to install with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply...
... ft. (1.22 m) long, must have 3 10-gauge solid copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of the terminal block. Connect to the dryer must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be sure that the electrical connection is manufactured ready to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the... from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the line. If the dryer is permanently connected to install with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply...
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... Do not remove ground prong. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle.The cord is required. WARNING: Improper connection of your responsibility: ■ ...electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. The plug must be provided. Check with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of above codes standard may be grounded...
... Do not remove ground prong. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle.The cord is required. WARNING: Improper connection of your responsibility: ■ ...electric shock. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. The plug must be provided. Check with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by providing a path of above codes standard may be grounded...
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...SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe as needed to reach for opening and closing . Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include ...avoid kinking. ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Failure to do not use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. ■ If your dryer. The location should use copper tubing. 8 BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m): ■ When installed above 2,000 ft. ...
...SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer gas pipe as needed to reach for opening and closing . Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include ...avoid kinking. ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Failure to do not use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. ■ If your dryer. The location should use copper tubing. 8 BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m): ■ When installed above 2,000 ft. ...
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...Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Electrical Connection Options 1. This connection may be securely fastened to green ground connector....back cardboard corner posts. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its final location. Slide the dryer until bottom of dryer. Screw in death, fire, or electrical shock. For ordering information please reference the "Quick Reference Guide." 4-wire ...
...Fire Hazard Use a new UL listed 30 amp power supply cord. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Electrical Connection Options 1. This connection may be securely fastened to green ground connector....back cardboard corner posts. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its final location. Slide the dryer until bottom of dryer. Screw in death, fire, or electrical shock. For ordering information please reference the "Quick Reference Guide." 4-wire ...
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... connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. The strain relief should have a tight fit with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground...
... connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. The strain relief should have a tight fit with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground...
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... screws. Now, go to external ground conductor screw (A). E C B 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 4. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord under...
... screws. Now, go to external ground conductor screw (A). E C B 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) 3-prong plug Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white) (C) of dryer rear panel. Tighten screw. 4. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord under...
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... wire (white or center wire) to outer terminal block screws. Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from end of dryer rear panel. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4-wire direct connection: Go to green ground connector. ...Strip 5" (127 mm) of extra length so dryer may be connected to "4-Wire Direct Connection" on page 11. 4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for direct connection ...
... wire (white or center wire) to outer terminal block screws. Cut 11/2" (38 mm) from end of dryer rear panel. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4-wire direct connection: Go to green ground connector. ...Strip 5" (127 mm) of extra length so dryer may be connected to "4-Wire Direct Connection" on page 11. 4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required for direct connection ...
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..., cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Remove center terminal block screw (B). 13 Secure cover with outer covering. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of dryer rear panel. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to connect neutral ground wire... of direct wire cable under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.
..., cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Remove center terminal block screw (B). 13 Secure cover with outer covering. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of dryer rear panel. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." 3-wire Direct Wire Connection Use where local codes permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to connect neutral ground wire... of direct wire cable under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.
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...connecting. 1. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." Prepare to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. A Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from the external E B ground conductor screw (A) to ... under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screw. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 3. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 3. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of direct wire cable under center...
...connecting. 1. Now, go to "Venting Requirements." Prepare to an adequate ground. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. A Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from the external E B ground conductor screw (A) to ... under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screw. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. 3. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw. 3. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of direct wire cable under center...
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...threads of pipe fittings must use TEFLON®† tape. 15 Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to gas pipe. Failure to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting Open shut-off valve in death, explosion, or fire. Connect gas supply ... have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 mm) water column. Examples of propane gas. If connected to dryer. Open shut-off valve. Recommended connection is parallel to action of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and ...
...threads of pipe fittings must use TEFLON®† tape. 15 Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to gas pipe. Failure to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting Open shut-off valve in death, explosion, or fire. Connect gas supply ... have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 mm) water column. Examples of propane gas. If connected to dryer. Open shut-off valve. Recommended connection is parallel to action of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and ...
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Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■ Do not install in enclosed... plastic or metal foil vent. IMPORTANT: Observe all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected into interior of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that may be used for best drying performance and to...
Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance. ■ Do not install in enclosed... plastic or metal foil vent. IMPORTANT: Observe all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be connected into interior of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Dryer exhaust must not be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that may be used for best drying performance and to...
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...ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have dryer converted. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Optional side exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations: Mobile Home Exhaust installation Determine vent path: ■ Select route... allow as much room as possible. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Terminate exhaust vent outside. A A. Dryer B. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan installation to...
...ft. (13.4 m) 3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m) 4 Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m) NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have dryer converted. Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. Optional side exhaust outlet Optional exhaust installations: Mobile Home Exhaust installation Determine vent path: ■ Select route... allow as much room as possible. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Terminate exhaust vent outside. A A. Dryer B. Exhaust systems longer than those specified will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan installation to...
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...Using pliers, tighten the couplings with 4" (102 mm) clamp. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Screw on coupling ...ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to seal all joints. T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to exhaust hood with additional two-thirds turn . The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Do not use old hoses. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer. 18...
...Using pliers, tighten the couplings with 4" (102 mm) clamp. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Screw on coupling ...ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to seal all joints. T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to exhaust hood with additional two-thirds turn . The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Do not use old hoses. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer. 18...
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... VENT 1. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. 5. Attach long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move...that vent is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to existing vent, make sure vent is turned on. 7. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 19 Damage to final location. Turn on fill valve...
... VENT 1. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. 5. Attach long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Move...that vent is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to existing vent, make sure vent is turned on. 7. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 19 Damage to final location. Turn on fill valve...
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...some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place level here Check levelness of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. Base trim (on top of base trim. 2) Rotate away from dryer and remove. Not Level LEVEL 2. Press the base trim firmly upwards until it snaps... into place. Level Dryer Place level here 3. Place the base trim to bottom of dryer from front to operate correctly. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down ,...
...some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place level here Check levelness of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. Base trim (on top of base trim. 2) Rotate away from dryer and remove. Not Level LEVEL 2. Press the base trim firmly upwards until it snaps... into place. Level Dryer Place level here 3. Place the base trim to bottom of dryer from front to operate correctly. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down ,...