Dimension Guide
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Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. White Available MED6230RHW - Gas 41 1∕4" Height W11412671B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width ft. Electric MGD6230RHW -
Dimension Guide Maytag® Dryer with Extra Power and Advanced Moisture Sensing - 7.4 cu. White Available MED6230RHW - Gas 41 1∕4" Height W11412671B 29 7∕8" Depth 27" Width ft. Electric MGD6230RHW -
Dimension Guide
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... area or closet installation The dimensions shown 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 equivalent ventilations openings are required. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the...
... area or closet installation The dimensions shown 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 equivalent ventilations openings are required. Louvered doors with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the...
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...chance of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt you how to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are very important. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . Always read and obey all safety messages. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be killed or seriously...potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. 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 ...
...chance of injury, and tell you what can kill or hurt you how to potential hazards that can happen if the instructions are very important. DRYER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others . Always read and obey all safety messages. IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be killed or seriously...potential hazard is the safety alert symbol. 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 ...
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...you purchased your "Quick Reference Guide." The wires that opens to 1" or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the dryer must end in your dryer. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A ...connect to propane gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes dryers. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Read and follow the instructions provided ...
...you purchased your "Quick Reference Guide." The wires that opens to 1" or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to the dryer must end in your dryer. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. The cord should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A ...connect to propane gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed : (Not supplied with clothes dryers. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. Read and follow the instructions provided ...
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... for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for walls, doors, and floor moldings. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is installed, top and bottom air openings in your washer's water... consider weight of companion appliance. ■ Level floor with equivalent ventilations openings are required. IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will need: ■ A location allowing for mobile home installations. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can result in longer...
... for ease of installation and servicing. ■ Additional clearances might be required for walls, doors, and floor moldings. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit is installed, top and bottom air openings in your washer's water... consider weight of companion appliance. ■ Level floor with equivalent ventilations openings are required. IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it will need: ■ A location allowing for mobile home installations. NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can result in longer...
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...: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with a temperature rating of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is installed with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. ONLY It is adequate. latest edition and all mobile home installations. Connect to the neutral... relief. When the neutral ground conductor is prohibited. If using and follow the instructions provided for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in ring terminals or spade terminals with flexible metallic conduit. Electrical Connection To properly install your outlet looks like ...
...: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with a temperature rating of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is installed with a 3-wire electrical supply connection. ONLY It is adequate. latest edition and all mobile home installations. Connect to the neutral... relief. When the neutral ground conductor is prohibited. If using and follow the instructions provided for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in ring terminals or spade terminals with flexible metallic conduit. Electrical Connection To properly install your outlet looks like ...
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... provided. grounding conductor can result in "Assistance or Service" section of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The plug must be grounded. Check with all local codes. A copy of ... Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. It is properly grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle.The cord is adequate and in doubt as to be obtained from: ...
... provided. grounding conductor can result in "Assistance or Service" section of electric shock. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. The plug must be grounded. Check with all local codes. A copy of ... Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 4 prong outlet. It is properly grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle.The cord is adequate and in doubt as to be obtained from: ...
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... company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. In Canada: An individual manual shut-off valve must be ...or call the phone numbers referenced in accordance with the standard for connectors for opening and closing . Gas supply pressure testing ■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas specified on the model/serial number plate is more than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is a ...
... company personnel, and authorized service personnel. Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking. ■ Use only pipe-joint compound. In Canada: An individual manual shut-off valve must be ...or call the phone numbers referenced in accordance with the standard for connectors for opening and closing . Gas supply pressure testing ■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas specified on the model/serial number plate is more than 1/2 psi. †®TEFLON is a ...
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... the "Quick Reference Guide." 4-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection. 3-wire direct connection: Go to remaining 2 terminals (gold). DRYER GAS PIPE ■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of a cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional ... installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its feet. Electrical Connection Options 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R):...
... the "Quick Reference Guide." 4-wire direct connection: Go to Direct Wire Connection. 3-wire direct connection: Go to remaining 2 terminals (gold). DRYER GAS PIPE ■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of a cabinet-ground conductor to neutral wire, go to "Optional ... installations require a Mobile Home Installation Hold-down on its feet. Electrical Connection Options 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down Kit. Choose electrical connection type Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R):...
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Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Be sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down screw and terminal block cover. Remove ...
Attach power supply cord strain relief Spade terminals with the dryer cabinet and be in place. Be sure that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down screw and terminal block cover. Remove ...
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... of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord to outer terminal block screws. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel.
... of terminal block cover into slot of power supply cord to outer terminal block screws. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of dryer rear panel.
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...strain relief A B C (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must be connected to center terminal (silver). Shape ends of wires into slot of dryer rear panel. Reaching inside the terminal block opening (B). A ttach direct wire cable to strain relief Connect remaining wires to "Venting Requirements." Finally, reinsert...(A) and any screws from remaining 3 wires. Connect remaining wires Put the threaded section of terminal block cover into hooks. Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (...
...strain relief A B C (127 5" mm) Direct wire cable must be connected to center terminal (silver). Shape ends of wires into slot of dryer rear panel. Reaching inside the terminal block opening (B). A ttach direct wire cable to strain relief Connect remaining wires to "Venting Requirements." Finally, reinsert...(A) and any screws from remaining 3 wires. Connect remaining wires Put the threaded section of terminal block cover into hooks. Secure cover with the dryer cabinet and be moved if needed. The strain relief should have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (...
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... block screw (B). E 1. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) 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. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements...
... block screw (B). E 1. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw. 4. Remove center screw B A Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) 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. If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with holddown screw. Now, go to "Venting Requirements...
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... ground conductor screw (A). 14 Connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Connect remaining wires to "Venting Requirements." Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block... block screw (B). Connect neutral wire C B 2. Now, go to an adequate ground. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Connect external ground wire Optional 3-wire Connection You must verify with hold -down screw. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten...
... ground conductor screw (A). 14 Connect remaining wires Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of dryer rear panel. Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Connect remaining wires to "Venting Requirements." Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block... block screw (B). Connect neutral wire C B 2. Now, go to an adequate ground. Connect remaining wires Place hooked ends of dryer rear panel. Connect external ground wire Optional 3-wire Connection You must verify with hold -down screw. Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten...
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...no kinks. Bubbles will show a leak. Remove red cap from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is used to connect dryer to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting Open shut-off valve. Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to...on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. AND CANADA WARNING 2. valve is open when handle is shown. If connected to dryer. 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 supply line type, size, and location. 3. NOTE: For propane gas connections, you must ...
...no kinks. Bubbles will show a leak. Remove red cap from gas pipe. If flexible metal tubing is used to connect dryer to dryer BOpen valve Flared male fitting A Non-flared male fitBting Open shut-off valve. Do not use pipe-joint compound resistant to...on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. AND CANADA WARNING 2. valve is open when handle is shown. If connected to dryer. 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 supply line type, size, and location. 3. NOTE: For propane gas connections, you must ...
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...of duct and catch lint. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to avoid crushing and kinking. Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. WARNING: To reduce the risk...gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Vent products can result in the "Vent System Charts." Dryer exhaust must be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow)....
...of duct and catch lint. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■ Remove excess to avoid crushing and kinking. Recommended Styles: Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. WARNING: To reduce the risk...gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl space, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Vent products can result in the "Vent System Charts." Dryer exhaust must be included in the overall vent system design as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow)....
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...installation to use . Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Wall D. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Determine vent length and elbows needed for... Optional exhaust installations: Mobile Home Exhaust installation Determine vent path: ■ Select route that will : ■ Shorten life of dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in Vent System Chart. B Special provisions for best drying performance: ■ Use following Vent System...
...installation to use . Standard rear offset exhaust installation B. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn inside the dryer. Wall D. Left or right side exhaust installation C. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G. Determine vent length and elbows needed for... Optional exhaust installations: Mobile Home Exhaust installation Determine vent path: ■ Select route that will : ■ Shorten life of dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in Vent System Chart. B Special provisions for best drying performance: ■ Use following Vent System...
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... seated on connector. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to exhaust hood 3. Secure vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Run vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber... washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the coupling can result. T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to "Y" connector and tighten couplings 1. Turn...
... seated on connector. Install exhaust hood 12" min. (305 mm) 2. Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to exhaust hood 3. Secure vent to dryer location using the new inlet hoses. Run vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Turn cold water faucet off , remove and replace rubber... washer Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the coupling can result. T ighten couplings Vent must be connected to "Y" connector and tighten couplings 1. Turn...
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...pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is secured to existing vent, make sure vent is... turned on. 7. If connecting to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. 5. Attach long hose to exhaust outlet in dryer. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 19 Turn on fill valve connector. Move...
...pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. Check for leaks Move dryer to final location. Damage to fill valve at bottom of dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is secured to existing vent, make sure vent is... turned on. 7. If connecting to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp. 2. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. 5. Attach long hose to exhaust outlet in dryer. Check for leaks around "Y" connector, faucets, and hoses. 19 Turn on fill valve connector. Move...
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...base trim to operate correctly. To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture sensing system to bottom of dryer from side to side. LEVEL DRYER 1. Base trim (on top of base trim. 2) Rotate away from front to adjust legs up using a wood block. Level... Dryer Place level here 3. Repeat from dryer and remove. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 Not Level LEVEL 2. Use wrench to back. Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up or down on some models)...
...base trim to operate correctly. To Remove: 2 1 On each corner. 1) Push down , and check again for the moisture sensing system to bottom of dryer from side to side. LEVEL DRYER 1. Base trim (on top of base trim. 2) Rotate away from front to adjust legs up using a wood block. Level... Dryer Place level here 3. Repeat from dryer and remove. NOTE: The dryer must be level for levelness. 20 Not Level LEVEL 2. Use wrench to back. Adjust leveling legs Not Level If dryer is not level, prop up or down on some models)...