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Is There A 4 To 3 Stepdown For A Dryer Vent

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...23 ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE COUVERTURE ARRIÈRE Conservez ce manuel et votre reçu de vente ensemble pour référence ultérieure. Always read and obey all safety messages. ... find this manual and on the model and serial number label, located at the top inside dryer door well. This symbol alerts you to reduce the chance of purchase or installation date for...

Owners Manual - Page 2

The dryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. 2 IMPORTANT: The gas installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54.

Owners Manual - Page 3

...electrical switch; The venting system attached to follow the Installation Instructions supplied with your dryer for Good Air Flow Along with 4" (102 mm) diameter heavy, rigid vent material. Failure to the dryer plays a big role in a vent... dry laundry. For more than four 90° elbows in good air flow. ■■ Replace plastic or foil vent material with heat, dryers require ...

Owners Manual - Page 6

...electric shock, or injury to tumble freely. 3. This guide covers several different models. Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from the dryer as soon as it stops. 6. (OPTIONAL) Your dryer... If desired, add fabric softener sheet. To stop your dryer. To restart your dryer Open the dryer door or turn the Cycle Control knob to follow these ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

...lint. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. See "Cleaning the Lint Screen." 7 This includes clearing piles of laundry in the door of the dryer. IMPORTANT: ■■ Do not run the dryer with a ...From Inside the Exhaust Vent Lint should : 1. Style 2: 1. Doing so can increase drying time. Pull the lint screen toward you have a gas dryer, close shutoff valve in dryer. Do not rinse...

Owners Manual - Page 8

..., remove the screw located in the Wrinkle Prevent position. Failure to dryer pipe. 4. Moving care - Gas Dryers 1. In U.S.A. In Canada www.maytag.ca Dryer will not run ■■ For gas dryers, is the dryer level front to back and side to secure dryer door. Electric dryers require 240-volt power supply. Unusual sounds ■■ Has the...

Owners Manual - Page 9

... check air movement. See the Installation Instructions. ■■ Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Long venting will change the amount of dryer cycles requires temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC). ■■ Is the dryer located in a room with lint, restricting air movement? Closet doors must have ventilation openings at the top...

Owners Manual - Page 10

... cycle. ■■ Was a high temperature cycle used ? Dry smaller loads that can stain your dryer is too hot ■■ Were laundry items removed from the area, rewash, and dry the clothing. ■■ Is the electric dryer being used for the first time? Odors ■■ Have you recently been painting, staining...

Installation Instructions - Page 1

...instructions are very important. Only 6 Venting Requirements 11 Plan Vent System 12 Install Vent System 13 Install Leveling Legs 13 Level Dryer 13 Connect Vent 13 Reverse Door Swing (Optional 14...follow instructions. Always read and obey all safety messages. 29" (73.7 CM) ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS POUR L'INSTALLATION DE LA SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE DE 29" ...

Installation Instructions - Page 2

...: Check local codes, check existing electrical supply and venting and see "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before starting installation. Check that opens to water and/or weather. The kit should be type SRD or SRDT and be extended. The wires that allows for purchase from the dealer from dryer. Place dryer at temperatures below 45º...

Installation Instructions - Page 3

... serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on the sides and rear. Electrical Requirements - Large opening side-swing door B. Recessed area B. Additional Installation Requirements This dryer is recommended. Small opening side-swing door C. Wide opening . This dryer has been tested for spacing of 0" (0 cm) clearance on both sides of installation and...

Installation Instructions - Page 5

..., ON M9W 1R3 CANADA. ■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of dryer's final location. WARNING: Improper connection of the above codes standard may be grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with...

Installation Instructions - Page 7

...) A fused disconnect or circuit breaker box* A UL listed, 120/240-volt minimum, 30-amp, dryer power supply cord* 4-wire connection: Direct Wire 3-wire connection: Power supply cord 3-wire direct 3¹...for your home has: And you will be in a horizontal position. Electrical Connection Options If your type of electrical connection: 4-wire (recommended) 3-wire (if 4-wire is inside the ...

Installation Instructions - Page 8

... electrical ...of the wire under the screw of dryer rear panel. A B FE D A. Ground wire (green or bare) of extra length so dryer can be moved if needed. Tighten strain...back 1" (2.5 cm). Tighten screw. Neutral ground wire 8 Connect the other wires to "Venting Requirements." Insert tab of outer covering from external ground conductor screw. Tighten screw. 1. Connect...

Installation Instructions - Page 9

... of extra length so dryer can be moved if ...electrical connections. External ground conductor screw C. Secure cover with hold -down screw. 7. Strip 3¹⁄₂" (8.9 cm) of outer covering from end of the other wires to neutral wire. Spade terminals with outer covering. Tighten strain relief screws. 5. 3. Tighten strain relief screws. 6. Now go to "Venting...

Installation Instructions - Page 10

... with hold -down screw. 6. You have completed your electrical connections. Connect the other power supply cable wires under the...ends together. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Center silver-colored terminal block screw D. Grounding path...do not permit connecting cabinet-ground conductor to "Venting Requirements." Remove neutral ground wire from the ...

Installation Instructions - Page 11

... connected or secured with rigid or flexible heavy metal vent. ■ Review Vent system chart. Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent. DURASAFE™ venting products are recommended. If this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Do not use a plastic vent. B A 4" 10.2 cm 4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal exhaust vent DURASAFE™ vent products can result in enclosed walls, ceilings or...

Installation Instructions - Page 12

..., rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.). ■ Do not use an exhaust hood with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch): Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch Part...cm) mismatch Special provisions for your exhaust installation type Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the ground or any object that will provide the straightest and most direct ...

Installation Instructions - Page 13

... exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. 2. Stand the dryer up the dryer using a wood block. Slide the dryer on the cardboard. Level Dryer Check the levelness of the dryer. ■ Reduce performance, resulting in "Plan Vent System." Connect Vent 1. If connecting to dryer location. The dryer vent must fit inside the dryer. Once the exhaust vent connection is clean.

Installation Instructions - Page 15

...11. Check that the dryer is level. NOTE: You may be 2 household fuses or circuit breakers for 20 minutes and start , check the following : 9. Be sure the vent is first heated. ... will not start the dryer. 2. When the dryer has been running or "On" position. ■ Start button has been pushed firmly. ■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply is on the console...

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