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Gas Metallic Slate Available MED7230HC - Electric MGD7230HC - Gas 43 1∕8" Height W11412670B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. Electric MGD7230HW - ft. White Available MED7230HW -
Gas Metallic Slate Available MED7230HC - Electric MGD7230HC - Gas 43 1∕8" Height W11412670B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. Electric MGD7230HW - ft. White Available MED7230HW -
Dimension Guide
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... allowed. Ƀ Additional spacing should also be considered. 14" max (356 mm) 18" (460 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in the top and bottom 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...
... allowed. Ƀ Additional spacing should also be considered. 14" max (356 mm) 18" (460 mm) 3" (76 mm) 48 in the top and bottom 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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... injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. The... dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian ...
... injury, and tell you what can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. All safety messages will follow instructions. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. The... dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian ...
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... 120/240 V minimum, with any tools listed here. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for use with dryer) Check local codes. Tools needed for all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes...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-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section in...
... 120/240 V minimum, with any tools listed here. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for use with dryer) Check local codes. Tools needed for all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes...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-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the "Assistance or Service" section in...
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...25 mm/0 mm) *Recommended/Minimum spacing Mobile home - Check code requirements. The installation must be installed in longer drying times. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is suitable for a garage installation. Failure to water, weather, or at ... spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile homes to order...
...25 mm/0 mm) *Recommended/Minimum spacing Mobile home - Check code requirements. The installation must be installed in longer drying times. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is suitable for a garage installation. Failure to water, weather, or at ... spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances and clearances for ease of the dryer is recommended to reduce noise transfer. ■ For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in mobile homes to order...
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... built after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS U.S.A. ONLY It is installed in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. latest edition and all mobile home installations. Connect to the... neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is prohibited. If...
... built after 1996, and all local codes and ordinances. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS U.S.A. ONLY It is installed in remodeling after 1996, dryer circuits involved in a location where grounding through the neutral conductors. latest edition and all mobile home installations. Connect to the... neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is prohibited. If...
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... if you are in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali ed electrician. A time-delay fuse or circuit ... Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not use an adapter. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- This dryer is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto...
... if you are in accordance with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a quali ed electrician. A time-delay fuse or circuit ... Check with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. Do not use an adapter. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment- This dryer is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Do not remove ground prong. Failure to be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto...
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...copper tubing ■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer. ■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is a registered trademark of your gas company.... the rigid gas supply line. Gas shutoff valve Propane Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in the "Assistance or Service" section of Chemours. GAS SUPPLY LINE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x...
...copper tubing ■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer. ■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended. ■ 3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is a registered trademark of your gas company.... the rigid gas supply line. Gas shutoff valve Propane Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in the "Assistance or Service" section of Chemours. GAS SUPPLY LINE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x...
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... The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of the dryer. 2. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Failure to "Optional 3-wire connection." Slide the dryer until bottom of foot is close to green ground connector. For...Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be securely fastened to avoid damaging the back of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. For mobile home use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 9 Connect remaining 2 ...
... The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of the dryer. 2. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Failure to "Optional 3-wire connection." Slide the dryer until bottom of foot is close to green ground connector. For...Ground wire (green or bare wire) must be securely fastened to avoid damaging the back of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread. For mobile home use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection. 9 Connect remaining 2 ...
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... sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is inside the strain relief. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this : Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to...
... sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is inside the strain relief. Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this : Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to...
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... screws. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. 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. 3. Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal...
... screws. Secure cover with upturned ends Ring terminals 1. 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. 3. Connect remaining wires Remove center terminal...
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... screws from remaining 3 wires. Tighten screws. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4-wire direct connection: Go to "4-Wire Direct ... Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. Reaching inside the terminal block opening (B). Shape ends of wires into slot of extra length so dryer may be connected to do not permit 3-wire connections. 1. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of terminal block cover...
... screws from remaining 3 wires. Tighten screws. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of dryer rear panel. Disconnect power before making electrical connections. Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be in death, fire, or electrical shock. 4-wire direct connection: Go to "4-Wire Direct ... Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge copper wire. Reaching inside the terminal block opening (B). Shape ends of wires into slot of extra length so dryer may be connected to do not permit 3-wire connections. 1. Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of terminal block cover...
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Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under center screw of dryer rear panel. E 1. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape wire ends into slot of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Now, go to "... with holddown screw. Remove center terminal block screw (B). 13 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 5. Finally, reinsert tab of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.
Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under center screw of dryer rear panel. E 1. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape wire ends into slot of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Now, go to "... with holddown screw. Remove center terminal block screw (B). 13 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 5. Finally, reinsert tab of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.
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Tighten screw. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from the external E B ground conductor screw (A) ..., go to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws. 4. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel.
Tighten screw. 4. Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. Remove neutral ground wire (E) from the external E B ground conductor screw (A) ..., go to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws. 4. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E C B Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of dryer rear panel.
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... a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be different, according to dryer. Examples of all non-flared male fittings. Open shut-off valve. If flexible metal tubing is shown. Securely tighten all connections by brushing... on threads of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. 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 to...
... a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Your connection may be different, according to dryer. Examples of all non-flared male fittings. Open shut-off valve. If flexible metal tubing is shown. Securely tighten all connections by brushing... on threads of a qualified person include: licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel. 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 to...
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...be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into any object that may be used. ■ Do not use a plastic vent. Dryer exhaust must be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Do not use a metal foil vent. Do not ...use duct tape. 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 obstruct exhaust (such as shown in death or fire. Review Vent System Chart and...
...be connected or secured with screws or other fastening devices that extend into any object that may be used. ■ Do not use a plastic vent. Dryer exhaust must be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow). Do not use a metal foil vent. Do not ...use duct tape. 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 obstruct exhaust (such as shown in death or fire. Review Vent System Chart and...
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...most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan installation to avoid kinking. ■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. 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 as ...mobile home. A B C A. Bottom exhaust installation Vent System Chart Number of 90° turns or elbows Type of the dryer. PLAN VENT SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m)...
...most direct path outdoors. ■ Plan installation to avoid kinking. ■ Use as few 90° turns as possible. 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 as ...mobile home. A B C A. Bottom exhaust installation Vent System Chart Number of 90° turns or elbows Type of the dryer. PLAN VENT SYSTEM Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of vent Angled hoods 0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m) 1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m)...
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... T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to the "Y" connector. Run vent to the coupling can result. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Damage to the coupling can result. 4. Attach long hose to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Do... interior of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Avoid 90° turns. CONNECT INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to exhaust hood 3. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Connect vent to "Connect Vent." Turn cold water faucet off ,...
... T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to the "Y" connector. Run vent to the coupling can result. NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Damage to the coupling can result. 4. Attach long hose to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood. Do... interior of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Avoid 90° turns. CONNECT INLET HOSES For non-steam models, skip to exhaust hood 3. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Connect vent to "Connect Vent." Turn cold water faucet off ,...
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.... 19 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Move dryer to final location Check that vent is clean. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of...
.... 19 5. Attach long hose to the coupling can result. 6. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Move dryer to final location Check that vent is clean. Damage to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling Fill Valve CONNECT VENT 1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet Gas Valve Attach other end of...
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...To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture sensing system to bottom of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. 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 base trim. 2) Rotate away from side to side. Not Level LEVEL 2. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 LEVEL DRYER 1. Place the base trim to operate correctly. Base trim (on top of...
...To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture sensing system to bottom of dryer and match the locating pins with the holes. 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 base trim. 2) Rotate away from side to side. Not Level LEVEL 2. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 LEVEL DRYER 1. Place the base trim to operate correctly. Base trim (on top of...