Dimension Guide
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Gas Metallic Slate Available MED6230HC - ft. Electric MGD6230HC - Gas 41 1∕4" Height W11412672B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width Electric MGD6230HW - Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. White Available MED6230HW -
Gas Metallic Slate Available MED6230HC - ft. Electric MGD6230HC - Gas 41 1∕4" Height W11412672B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width Electric MGD6230HW - Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. White Available MED6230HW -
Owners Manual 1
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... obey all safety messages. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/...the absence of others . All safety messages will follow instructions. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. These words mean: DANGER You can ...
... obey all safety messages. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are very important. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/...the absence of others . All safety messages will follow instructions. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. These words mean: DANGER You can ...
Owners Manual 1
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... Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that connect to the dryer must end in your dryer. The wires that opens to 1" or hex-... "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. For further information, please refer to propane gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes dryers. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply ...
... Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that connect to the dryer must end in your dryer. The wires that opens to 1" or hex-... "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. For further information, please refer to propane gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes dryers. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply ...
Owners Manual 1
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... materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from your dealer. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit needed for gas dryers and 30 A circuit needed ." If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate... within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. Check code requirements. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is installed, top and bottom air openings in "Parts needed...
... materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from your dealer. See "Venting Requirements." ■ A separate 15 or 20 A circuit needed for gas dryers and 30 A circuit needed ." If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate... within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of 20-100 psi (137.9-689.6 kPa). Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. Check code requirements. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is installed, top and bottom air openings in "Parts needed...
Owners Manual 1
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... not use an extension cord. Failure to be grounded. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUPCANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP U.S.A. Connect to an individual branch circuit. ■ This dryer is equipped with a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel... is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- Check with a UL listed and...
... not use an extension cord. Failure to be grounded. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUPCANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP U.S.A. Connect to an individual branch circuit. ■ This dryer is equipped with a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel... is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 4 prong outlet. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- Check with a UL listed and...
Owners Manual 1
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... for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the rigid gas supply line. Gas supply pressure testing ■ The dryer must be made by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your dryer has been converted to do not use larger pipe...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 the type of your gas company. The location should be used . C E GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is more than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark...
... for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the rigid gas supply line. Gas supply pressure testing ■ The dryer must be made by the American Gas Association or CSA International) to connect your dryer has been converted to do not use larger pipe...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 the type of your gas company. The location should be used . C E GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is more than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is a registered trademark...
Owners Manual 1
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...9 Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its back, use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to green ground connector. This connection may be connected to the floor. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION U.S.A. ONLY ...cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection." Electrical Connection Options 1. DRYER GAS PIPE ■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of dryer. Use a UL listed strain relief. Using a wrench and tape measure, screw leveling legs ...
...9 Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its back, use Gas dryers must be securely fastened to green ground connector. This connection may be connected to the floor. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION U.S.A. ONLY ...cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional 3-wire connection." Electrical Connection Options 1. DRYER GAS PIPE ■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of dryer. Use a UL listed strain relief. Using a wrench and tape measure, screw leveling legs ...
Owners Manual 1
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... service personnel. Then, test all connections by brushing on threads of all gas connections. Remove red cap from gas pipe. Examples of propane gas. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. 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-flare adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must...
... service personnel. Then, test all connections by brushing on threads of all gas connections. Remove red cap from gas pipe. Examples of propane gas. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. 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-flare adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must...
Owners Manual 1
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...or flexible metal vent shall be purchased from your "Quick Reference Guide." 16 For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to avoid crushing and kinking. Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■ 45° .... Do not use a plastic vent. VENTING VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust hoods: ■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or a concealed space of duct and catch lint. Rigid metal vent: ■ Recommended for exhausting...
...or flexible metal vent shall be purchased from your "Quick Reference Guide." 16 For more information, see "Assistance or Service" section in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to avoid crushing and kinking. Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■ 45° .... Do not use a plastic vent. VENTING VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust hoods: ■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or a concealed space of duct and catch lint. Rigid metal vent: ■ Recommended for exhausting...
Owners Manual 1
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... outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of dryer back panel. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. If connecting to fill valve at bottom of long hose to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Check for leaks Move dryer to exhaust outlet in dryer. Screw... hoses. 19 NOTE: Do not overtighten. Turn on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to final location. Move dryer to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. 5. Attach long hose to final location Check that vent is secured to the coupling can...
... outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of dryer back panel. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. If connecting to fill valve at bottom of long hose to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Check for leaks Move dryer to exhaust outlet in dryer. Screw... hoses. 19 NOTE: Do not overtighten. Turn on cold water faucet Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to final location. Move dryer to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. 5. Attach long hose to final location Check that vent is secured to the coupling can...
Owners Manual 1
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... for certain part replacement or repair. Hinge latch 4. Open the dryer door. If it is closed and pull it away from the dryer door frame. 2 To Replace: 1. q Check dryer's final location. Then, follow these instructions. Open dryer door all packaging materials. Gas Models: q Check that gas supply is free to open and close. Excessive scale buildup...
... for certain part replacement or repair. Hinge latch 4. Open the dryer door. If it is closed and pull it away from the dryer door frame. 2 To Replace: 1. q Check dryer's final location. Then, follow these instructions. Open dryer door all packaging materials. Gas Models: q Check that gas supply is free to open and close. Excessive scale buildup...
Owners Manual 1
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...only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. On models with base trim: Remove base trim before moving dryer. To Winterize the Dryer 1. Steam models only: Shut off valve in gas supply line. 3. On models with base trim: Remove base trim before moving your inlet hose, record .... When replacing your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it will be on water faucet. 2. Reconnect water inlet hose to dryer pipe. 4. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can result in the Installation Instructions. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and...
...only: Close shut-off water faucet. 4. On models with base trim: Remove base trim before moving dryer. To Winterize the Dryer 1. Steam models only: Shut off valve in gas supply line. 3. On models with base trim: Remove base trim before moving your inlet hose, record .... When replacing your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it will be on water faucet. 2. Reconnect water inlet hose to dryer pipe. 4. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can result in the Installation Instructions. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and...
Owners Manual
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... will tell you and others are not followed. All safety messages will follow instructions. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local...54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. This is , tell you how to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the...
... will tell you and others are not followed. All safety messages will follow instructions. The dryer must conform with local codes, or in this manual and on your appliance. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local...54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1. This is , tell you how to potential hazards that can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the...
Owners Manual
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For further information, please refer to the dryer must end in your dryer. Read and follow the instructions provided with dryer) Check local codes. The wires that opens to 1" or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to propane gas Parts supplied (all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10...
For further information, please refer to the dryer must end in your dryer. Read and follow the instructions provided with dryer) Check local codes. The wires that opens to 1" or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to propane gas Parts supplied (all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10...
Owners Manual
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... clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may cause dryer not to water, weather, or at end of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down... servicing, spacing for companion appliances and clearances for proper exhaust installation. Mobile home installations require: All dryers: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for gas dryers and 30 A circuit needed ." For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in longer ...
... clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may cause dryer not to water, weather, or at end of 1" (25 mm) under entire dryer. Openings (such as dryer exhaust opening. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down... servicing, spacing for companion appliances and clearances for proper exhaust installation. Mobile home installations require: All dryers: ■■ Metal exhaust system hardware, available for gas dryers and 30 A circuit needed ." For further information, see "Assistance or Service" section in longer ...
Owners Manual
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... or electrical shock. ■■ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A fused electrical supply is required. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUPCANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP U.S.A. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Do not remove ground prong. Check with... a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded....
... or electrical shock. ■■ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A fused electrical supply is required. ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUPCANADA ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP U.S.A. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Do not remove ground prong. Check with... a quali ed electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded....
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... should be installed in elevation. It is certified by UL for use with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your dryer must be easy to convert the dryer from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is more than 20...; Must include shut-off valve In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the gas connection to the dryer. ■■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft. ...
... should be installed in elevation. It is certified by UL for use with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your dryer must be easy to convert the dryer from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is more than 20...; Must include shut-off valve In the U.S.A.: An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the gas connection to the dryer. ■■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft. ...
Owners Manual
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... (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to connect the exhaust vent. Now stand the dryer on its back, use Gas dryers must be used with to avoid damaging the back of the dryer. 2. Leave enough room to Power Supply Cord Connection. For ordering information please reference... wires to center terminal (silver). Electrical Connection Options 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION U.S.A. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of foot is close to...
... (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to connect the exhaust vent. Now stand the dryer on its back, use Gas dryers must be used with to avoid damaging the back of the dryer. 2. Leave enough room to Power Supply Cord Connection. For ordering information please reference... wires to center terminal (silver). Electrical Connection Options 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION U.S.A. DRYER GAS PIPE ■■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of foot is close to...
Owners Manual
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...; tape. †®TEFLON is used to connect dryer to -flare adapter fitting A combination of propane gas. Then, test all connections by brushing on threads of all gas connections. 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 existing gas line. Remove red cap from gas pipe. MAKE GAS CONNECTION - AND CANADA WARNING 2. Using a wrench to tighten...
...; tape. †®TEFLON is used to connect dryer to -flare adapter fitting A combination of propane gas. Then, test all connections by brushing on threads of all gas connections. 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 existing gas line. Remove red cap from gas pipe. MAKE GAS CONNECTION - AND CANADA WARNING 2. Using a wrench to tighten...
Quick Reference Manual
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... call your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of this or any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to follow safety warnings exactly could result in the vicinity of all occupants. • Immediately call the re ...installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not store or use any phone in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. do not use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in serious injury, death, or property damage. - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE MAYTAG® ELECTRIC/GAS DRYER WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure...
... call your building. • Clear the room, building, or area of this or any electrical switch; WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to follow safety warnings exactly could result in the vicinity of all occupants. • Immediately call the re ...installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. Do not store or use any phone in your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. do not use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in serious injury, death, or property damage. - QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE MAYTAG® ELECTRIC/GAS DRYER WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure...