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Electric MGD6230HW - Gas Metallic Slate Available MED6230HC - Electric MGD6230HC - Gas 41 1∕4" Height W11412672B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. White Available MED6230HW - ft.
Electric MGD6230HW - Gas Metallic Slate Available MED6230HC - Electric MGD6230HC - Gas 41 1∕4" Height W11412672B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. White Available MED6230HW - ft.
Dimension Guide
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Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. Ƀ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilations openings are required. DETAILED PLANNING DIMENSIONS Spacing for recessed area or closet ...
Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. Ƀ For closet installation, with equivalent ventilations openings are required. DETAILED PLANNING DIMENSIONS Spacing for recessed area or closet ...
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... can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural...: The gas installation must be killed or seriously injured if 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 this manual and on your appliance.
... can happen if the instructions are very important. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural...: The gas installation must be killed or seriously injured if 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 this manual and on your appliance.
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... V minimum, with any tools listed here. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for use with clothes dryers. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Read and follow the instructions provided with...or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section in ring terminals or spade terminals with dryer) Check local codes. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. For further information, please refer to ...
... V minimum, with any tools listed here. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for use with clothes dryers. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before purchasing parts. Read and follow the instructions provided with...or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section in ring terminals or spade terminals with dryer) Check local codes. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. For further information, please refer to ...
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... home installations. Add spacing on all sides of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The installation must support dryer weight of dryer to fully open. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is suitable for proper exhaust installation. If... sensor cycles, resulting in the same closet as gasoline, away from your local building inspector. Mobile home installations require: All dryers: ■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for a garage installation. Check code requirements. Contact your dealer. For further information...
... home installations. Add spacing on all sides of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). The installation must support dryer weight of dryer to fully open. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is suitable for proper exhaust installation. If... sensor cycles, resulting in the same closet as gasoline, away from your local building inspector. Mobile home installations require: All dryers: ■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for a garage installation. Check code requirements. Contact your dealer. For further information...
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...and all mobile home installations. Do not have a fuse in conformance with upturned ends. ■ A UL listed strain relief. 6 If the dryer is prohibited. A copy of the above code standards can be identified by direct wire: Power supply cable must have 4 10-gauge solid copper ...Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with clothes dryers. If your outlet looks like this : Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with flexible metallic conduit. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4...
...and all mobile home installations. Do not have a fuse in conformance with upturned ends. ■ A UL listed strain relief. 6 If the dryer is prohibited. A copy of the above code standards can be identified by direct wire: Power supply cable must have 4 10-gauge solid copper ...Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 - The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with clothes dryers. If your outlet looks like this : Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with flexible metallic conduit. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4...
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... fused electrical supply is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a UL listed and/or CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to whether the dryer is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Failure to follow these instructions can result in "Assistance or Service" section of...can result in a risk of the equipment- Do not use an extension cord. Connect to an individual branch circuit. ■ This dryer is equipped with all local codes. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING: Improper connection of electric ...
... fused electrical supply is properly installed and grounded in accordance with a UL listed and/or CSA International Certified Power Cord intended to whether the dryer is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 Failure to follow these instructions can result in "Assistance or Service" section of...can result in a risk of the equipment- Do not use an extension cord. Connect to an individual branch circuit. ■ This dryer is equipped with all local codes. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. WARNING: Improper connection of electric ...
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... GAS 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 use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. ■ If your home. Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible... testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use TEFLON®† tape. ■ This dryer must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of your gas company. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include...
... GAS 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 use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting. ■ If your home. Option 1 (Recommended Method) Flexible... testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use TEFLON®† tape. ■ This dryer must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of your gas company. Option 2 (Alternate Method) Approved aluminum or copper tubing ■ Must include...
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... electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to Direct Wire Connection. Now stand the dryer on its back, use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to "Optional 3-wire connection." NOTE: If local codes do so can result in leveling legs Fire ...30 amp power supply cord. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. Leave enough room to green ground connector. For mobile home use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 9 Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on ...
... electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to Direct Wire Connection. Now stand the dryer on its back, use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to "Optional 3-wire connection." NOTE: If local codes do so can result in leveling legs Fire ...30 amp power supply cord. INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 1. Leave enough room to green ground connector. For mobile home use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 9 Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on ...
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... upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL Listed strain relief. 2. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Prepare to "3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection." 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is inside the strain relief...
... upturned ends Ring terminals 1. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL Listed strain relief. 2. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Prepare to "3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection." 4-wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is inside the strain relief...
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... terminal block screws. Tighten screw. 3. 2. Tighten screw. 11 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. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 4. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring...
... terminal block screws. Tighten screw. 3. 2. Tighten screw. 11 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. Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord to external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 4. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring...
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...direct wire cable. Prepare your wiring looks like this page. 3-wire direct connection: Go to green ground connector. Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be connected to "3-Wire Direct Connection" on page 11. 4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required ... "4-Wire Direct Connection" on this : Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Use a UL listed strain relief. Tighten screws. Attach direct wire strain relief A B ...
...direct wire cable. Prepare your wiring looks like this page. 3-wire direct connection: Go to green ground connector. Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be connected to "3-Wire Direct Connection" on page 11. 4-wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT: A 4-wire connection is required ... "4-Wire Direct Connection" on this : Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Use a UL listed strain relief. Tighten screws. Attach direct wire strain relief A B ...
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... (A). Tighten screw. Prepare to neutral wire. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of remaining direct wire cable wires under center screw of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Prepare your 3-wire cable for C B direct connection (251"mm) Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right... right). 2. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of dryer rear panel.
... (A). Tighten screw. Prepare to neutral wire. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from end of remaining direct wire cable wires under center screw of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed. Prepare your 3-wire cable for C B direct connection (251"mm) Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right... right). 2. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of dryer rear panel.
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Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. A Remove center terminal block screw (B). 3. Connect neutral wire C B 2. Connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (...-down screw. Squeeze hooked end together. Now, go to an adequate ground. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing...
Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. A Remove center terminal block screw (B). 3. Connect neutral wire C B 2. Connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (...-down screw. Squeeze hooked end together. Now, go to an adequate ground. Tighten screw. 4. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing...
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...supply to gas pipe. Examples of all non-flared male fittings. U.S.A. C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to action of propane gas. Your connection may be sure there are no kinks. Connect gas supply to existing gas line. Then,..., be different, according to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Correct any leaks found. Recommended connection is parallel to dryer. MAKE GAS CONNECTION - Open shut-off valve Closed valvAe 1. Securely tighten all connections by brushing on threads of a qualified person ...
...supply to gas pipe. Examples of all non-flared male fittings. U.S.A. C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to action of propane gas. Your connection may be sure there are no kinks. Connect gas supply to existing gas line. Then,..., be different, according to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Correct any leaks found. Recommended connection is parallel to dryer. MAKE GAS CONNECTION - Open shut-off valve Closed valvAe 1. Securely tighten all connections by brushing on threads of a qualified person ...
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...use a plastic vent. 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 ...■ Recommended for exhausting. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be connected into any object that extend into interior of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Failure to seal all governing codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: Observe all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be ...
...use a plastic vent. 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 ...■ Recommended for exhausting. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be connected into any object that extend into interior of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Failure to seal all governing codes and ordinances. IMPORTANT: Observe all joints. ■ Exhaust vent must not be ...
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... possible. Wall D. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to exhaust through the bottom and sides. If you prefer, dryer may be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room...and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan installation to use . Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■ Shorten life of the dryer. Determine vent length and elbows needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be converted to connect elbows H. Left or right side exhaust installation C....
... possible. Wall D. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Vent length necessary to exhaust through the bottom and sides. If you prefer, dryer may be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of elbows and turns. ■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room...and most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan installation to use . Exhaust systems longer than those specified will: ■ Shorten life of the dryer. Determine vent length and elbows needed for mobile homes: Exhaust vent must be converted to connect elbows H. Left or right side exhaust installation C....
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... of "Y" connector. Then attach "Y" connector to the coupling can result. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with new rubber washer. 18 The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Secure vent to the cold water faucet ... "Y" connector 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use old hoses. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to "Y" connector and tighten couplings 1. Turn cold water off and remove washer inlet hose. NOTE: Do not ...
... of "Y" connector. Then attach "Y" connector to the coupling can result. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with new rubber washer. 18 The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn . Secure vent to the cold water faucet ... "Y" connector 12" min. (305 mm) Install exhaust hood and use old hoses. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to "Y" connector and tighten couplings 1. Turn cold water off and remove washer inlet hose. NOTE: Do not ...
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...-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. If connecting to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of long ... Avoid crushing or kinking vent. 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 19 Move dryer to final location Check that vent is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm...
...-thirds turn. NOTE: Do not overtighten. If connecting to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of long ... Avoid crushing or kinking vent. 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 19 Move dryer to final location Check that vent is seated on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm...
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.... Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up or down on some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place level here Check levelness of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20... Use wrench to operate correctly. Level Dryer Place level here 3. LEVEL DRYER 1. To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down ,...
.... Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up or down on some models) To Install: Locating Pins Locking Features Place level here Check levelness of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20... Use wrench to operate correctly. Level Dryer Place level here 3. LEVEL DRYER 1. To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down ,...