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... REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 12 Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 13 Install Vent System 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number...
... REQUIREMENTS 3 Tools and Parts 3 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 4 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 5 INSTALL LEVELING LEGS 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 7 Power Supply Cord Connection 8 Direct Wire Connection 10 VENTING 12 Venting Requirements 12 Plan Vent System 13 Install Vent System 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL 18 Para una version de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.Whirlpool.com INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase Date of installation Installer Model number Serial number...
Installation Guide
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Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. The wires that all models): Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that connect to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories ...
Read "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. The wires that all models): Leveling legs (4) Parts supplied (steam models): Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver "Y" connector 2' (0.6 m) inlet hose Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Tin snips (new vent installations) 1/4" and 5/16" nut driver (recommended) Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Rubber washer Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that connect to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories ...
Installation Guide
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... floor moldings. Contact your local building inspector. See "Venting Requirements." 3/4"* (18 mm) * Approx. Lower temperatures may use the water supply for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for proper exhaust installation. Check code requirements. Contact your local building inspector. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm...
... floor moldings. Contact your local building inspector. See "Venting Requirements." 3/4"* (18 mm) * Approx. Lower temperatures may use the water supply for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for proper exhaust installation. Check code requirements. Contact your local building inspector. DRYER DIMENSIONS Front view: 27" (686 mm) 383/4" Min. (984 mm) 39" Max. (990 mm...
Installation Guide
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... from your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must conform to introduce outside air into dryer. latest edition and all mobile home installations. The cord should contain: ■■A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. ■■Do not use with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Recommended installation clearances (dryer only): 18...
... from your Use and Care Guide. ■■Special provisions must conform to introduce outside air into dryer. latest edition and all mobile home installations. The cord should contain: ■■A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt minimum. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. ■■Do not use with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. Recommended installation clearances (dryer only): 18...
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... relief for 3-Wire Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown) IMPORTANT: You must not be connected into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 3. Place ends of fire, this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. VENTING Venting Requirements 2. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. Tighten screws...
... relief for 3-Wire Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown) IMPORTANT: You must not be connected into slot of dryer rear panel. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw. 3. Place ends of fire, this grounding method is acceptable before connecting. 1. IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. VENTING Venting Requirements 2. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for exhausting. Tighten screws...
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Wall G. Vent length necessary to achieve best drying performance. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. B C A D Recommended Styles: F E G Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Review "Vent System Charts" and if necessary, modify existing vent system to connect elbows D. Clamps B. Exhaust hood H. Exhaust outlet 13 Rigid metal vent: ■■...
Wall G. Vent length necessary to achieve best drying performance. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with lint. B C A D Recommended Styles: F E G Louvered Hood Acceptable Style: Box Hood Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Review "Vent System Charts" and if necessary, modify existing vent system to connect elbows D. Clamps B. Exhaust hood H. Exhaust outlet 13 Rigid metal vent: ■■...
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Tighten couplings Vent must be connected to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. Run vent to the coupling can result. 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to seal all joints. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Record hose installation or replacement dates on faucet. Damage to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). NOTE: Do not overtighten. Then attach "Y" connector to...
Tighten couplings Vent must be connected to the cold water faucet using straightest path possible. Run vent to the coupling can result. 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE (STEAM MODEL ONLY) For non-steam models, skip to seal all joints. The dryer must fit over the exhaust hood. Record hose installation or replacement dates on faucet. Damage to dryer location using the new inlet hoses (not supplied). NOTE: Do not overtighten. Then attach "Y" connector to...
Installation Guide
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... the water faucets are snug against the floor and dryer does not rock. 17 q Check dryer's final location. Be sure vent is first used. q Check that you live in a running or "On" position. • Start button has been pushed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on dryer. q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start of its first cycle. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start dryer. Once dryer is closed...
... the water faucets are snug against the floor and dryer does not rock. 17 q Check dryer's final location. Be sure vent is first used. q Check that you live in a running or "On" position. • Start button has been pushed firmly. • Dryer is plugged into a grounded outlet. For direct wire installation, turn on dryer. q Select a Time Dry heated cycle, and start of its first cycle. This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start dryer. Once dryer is closed...
Use & Care Guide
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... to using the drying rack. Use Sensor cycles for final product check. n Remove lint from the dryer. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of the dryer. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the entire length of vent possible. each load. Tips for getting the best performance from your dryer for better fabric care and energy savings Use the Sensor Cycles to efficiently dry laundry...
... to using the drying rack. Use Sensor cycles for final product check. n Remove lint from the dryer. With Timed Dry, the dryer runs the amount of the dryer. n Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require good air flow to provide the most energy savings and enhanced fabric care from the entire length of vent possible. each load. Tips for getting the best performance from your dryer for better fabric care and energy savings Use the Sensor Cycles to efficiently dry laundry...
Use & Care Guide
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... each cycle. Wrinkle Prevent If you to take clothes out of the load that do not need to turn the LED drum light on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is Refresh. NOTE: Energy savings may select a dry temperature based on or off automatically after about one second to lock the controls of beeps will light up to 140 minutes of a Timed Dry or Rapid Dry cycle. Not all models. Steam Boost Steam...
... each cycle. Wrinkle Prevent If you to take clothes out of the load that do not need to turn the LED drum light on to start a cycle, or touch once while a cycle is Refresh. NOTE: Energy savings may select a dry temperature based on or off automatically after about one second to lock the controls of beeps will light up to 140 minutes of a Timed Dry or Rapid Dry cycle. Not all models. Steam Boost Steam...
Use & Care Guide
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... Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Prevent† Steam Boost* Energy Saver Cycle Details: O ffers stepped drying starting with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * On steam models only. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to reduce household bacteria. Items need to the default. SENSOR CYCLES Settings and options shown in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use for each cycle. CYCLE GUIDE - Small load: Fill the dryer drum with high heat, which...
... Damp Dry Signal Wrinkle Prevent† Steam Boost* Energy Saver Cycle Details: O ffers stepped drying starting with High and Medium Drying Temperature settings. * On steam models only. Medium load: Fill the dryer drum up to reduce household bacteria. Items need to the default. SENSOR CYCLES Settings and options shown in the load or air temperature and shuts off when the load reaches the selected dryness level. Use for each cycle. CYCLE GUIDE - Small load: Fill the dryer drum with high heat, which...
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... add dryer sheets. † On steam models, you are unsure of fabrics in bold are available on each cycle. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to the default. to tumble freely. 9 A Low to select for drying medium-weight items such as towels and work clothes. CYCLE GUIDE - Use a no heat (air only) setting for each cycle. Items need to increase or decrease the time in the display. Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles...
... add dryer sheets. † On steam models, you are unsure of fabrics in bold are available on each cycle. Large load: Fill the dryer drum up to the default. to tumble freely. 9 A Low to select for drying medium-weight items such as towels and work clothes. CYCLE GUIDE - Use a no heat (air only) setting for each cycle. Items need to increase or decrease the time in the display. Adjusting drying time on Timed Cycles...
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... the dryer's life. To use . You can change the actual time in the dryer door opening the door after the cycle is finished. 12 NOTE: Steam is no major vent blockage. Close the door. 5. NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any packing material before use the drying rack: IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen. 1. If Wrinkle Prevent has been selected, the dryer may vary The Cycle Status Indicators show the status of the dryer drum...
... the dryer's life. To use . You can change the actual time in the dryer door opening the door after the cycle is finished. 12 NOTE: Steam is no major vent blockage. Close the door. 5. NOTE: Check the lint screen and remove any packing material before use the drying rack: IMPORTANT: Do not remove the lint screen. 1. If Wrinkle Prevent has been selected, the dryer may vary The Cycle Status Indicators show the status of the dryer drum...
Use & Care Guide
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... screen in the Installation Instructions. DRYER CARE CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on the lint screen. Rinse well with hot water. 3. NOTE: Garments that would block the air flow for your clothes...
... screen in the Installation Instructions. DRYER CARE CLEANING THE DRYER LOCATION Keep dryer area clear and free from items that contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the rear of the dryer. From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on the lint screen. Rinse well with hot water. 3. NOTE: Garments that would block the air flow for your clothes...
Use & Care Guide
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... secure in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Transport hose separately. 7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the Installation Instructions. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Flush water pipes. Disconnect wiring. 3. Transport hose separately. 5. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to faucet. Gas models only: Cap the open gas supply line. 5. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks...
... secure in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. Moving Care For power supply cord-connected dryers: 1. Transport hose separately. 7. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the Installation Instructions. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Flush water pipes. Disconnect wiring. 3. Transport hose separately. 5. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 3. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to faucet. Gas models only: Cap the open gas supply line. 5. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks...
Use & Care Guide
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... noise Gas valve operating. There may vibrate if not properly installed. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Use a time-delay fuse. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breaker. For gas dryers, make this noise even with no water line connected. In Canada www.maytag.ca for 5-10 minutes. START/PAUSE not touched firmly or held long enough. Dryer will diminish after a few minutes. Wrong type of lint or replace exhaust vent with Steam cycle selected (on the gas supply line is minimal, clean exhaust system of fuse...
... noise Gas valve operating. There may vibrate if not properly installed. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Use a time-delay fuse. Replace the fuses or reset the circuit breaker. For gas dryers, make this noise even with no water line connected. In Canada www.maytag.ca for 5-10 minutes. START/PAUSE not touched firmly or held long enough. Dryer will diminish after a few minutes. Wrong type of lint or replace exhaust vent with Steam cycle selected (on the gas supply line is minimal, clean exhaust system of fuse...
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... drying temperature, for 5 to tumble freely. Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Cycles. The dryer was not removed from loads left in a room with steam cycles. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the top and bottom of the door. Do not use fabric softener sheets with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC). Drum stains are too long (cont.) Cycle time is too short Possible Causes The exhaust vent is located in clothes. This cycle is not blocked...
... drying temperature, for 5 to tumble freely. Change the dryness level setting on Sensor Cycles. The dryer was not removed from loads left in a room with steam cycles. Add dryer fabric softener sheets at the top and bottom of the door. Do not use fabric softener sheets with temperature below 45ºF (7ºC). Drum stains are too long (cont.) Cycle time is too short Possible Causes The exhaust vent is located in clothes. This cycle is not blocked...
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... Instructions for at www.maytag.com/product_help - Check Vent indicator is lit The lint screen or vent is disabled, the LED Display will count down 3-2-1. Check that your entire home venting run when this diagnostic code is present. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Touch any setting or option name to clear the code from turning on . Touch and hold START/PAUSE to the estimated time remaining. Using Timed Dry cycle with a lower heat setting...
... Instructions for at www.maytag.com/product_help - Check Vent indicator is lit The lint screen or vent is disabled, the LED Display will count down 3-2-1. Check that your entire home venting run when this diagnostic code is present. Electric dryers use two household fuses or breakers. Touch any setting or option name to clear the code from turning on . Touch and hold START/PAUSE to the estimated time remaining. Using Timed Dry cycle with a lower heat setting...
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... instructions attached to use inconsistent with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of the appliance. 8. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Damage from natural gas or L.P. This is required to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may not apply to correct defects in accordance with published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. This limited warranty is intended for factory specified parts and repair labor to you should ask Maytag...
... instructions attached to use inconsistent with electrical or plumbing codes, or correction of the appliance. 8. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Damage from natural gas or L.P. This is required to obtain service under these limitations and exclusions may not apply to correct defects in accordance with published user, operator, or installation instructions. 2. This limited warranty is intended for factory specified parts and repair labor to you should ask Maytag...
Warranty Information
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... original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the below named parts only and does not include repair labor. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your authorized Maytag dealer to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in accordance with servicing, removal, or replacement of repair or replacement...
... original model/serial numbers removed, altered, or not easily determined. house wiring, fuses, or water inlet hoses). 4. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on the below named parts only and does not include repair labor. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your authorized Maytag dealer to correct improper product maintenance or installation, installation not in accordance with servicing, removal, or replacement of repair or replacement...