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Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or 

center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center, 

terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.

Place ends of remaining wires under outer terminal block 

screws. Tighten screws. 

Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) under the green 

external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. 

Finally, reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer 

rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to 

“Venting Requirements.” 

Optional External Ground for 3-Wire  

Connection

 

(Power Supply Cord Shown)

IMPORTANT: 

You must verify with a qualified electrician  

that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting.

2. 

Connect neutral ground wire and  

neutral wire

C

E

B

1. 

Prepare to connect neutral ground 

wire and neutral wire

E

B

A

3. 

Connect remaining wires

4. 

Connect external ground wire

G

A

Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection 

method, as shown on page 8 or 10. 

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground 

wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).

VENTING

Venting Requirements

WARNING: 

To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE 

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

IMPORTANT: 

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, 

chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space 

of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for 

exhausting.

4"

(102 mm)

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

 

Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps  

may be used. 

 

Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

Summary of Contents for MED5100DC

Page 1: ...stem 15 CONNECT INLET HOSE STEAM MODEL ONLY 15 CONNECT VENT 16 LEVEL DRYER 17 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 17 DOOR REVERSAL OPTIONAL 18 ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION NOTES D...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY IMPORTANT When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer remove the door...

Page 3: ...ur installation Check local codes Check existing electrical supply and venting Read Electrical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts If using a power supply cord Use a UL liste...

Page 4: ...Feet Kit Part Number 279810 If not level clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not operate correctly For garage installation place dryer at least 18 460 mm above floor If usi...

Page 5: ...tral conductor white wire within the dryer If the dryer is installed with a 4 wire electrical supply connection the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector green sc...

Page 6: ...Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire covered with flexible metallic conduit All current carrying wires must be insulated 10 gauge solid copper wire do not use...

Page 7: ...re direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection 4 wire direct connection Go to Direct Wire Connection Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to Power Supply Cord Connection NOTE If...

Page 8: ...et and be in a horizontal position Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point Remove the screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the tabs of the...

Page 9: ...to Venting Requirements Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws Tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down...

Page 10: ...the removable conduit connector A onto the strain relief threads and tighten securely Put direct wire cable through the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet a...

Page 11: ...l block screws hooks facing right Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws Finally reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to...

Page 12: ...onnect neutral ground wire and neutral wire C E B 1 Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire E B A 3 Connect remaining wires 4 Connect external ground wire G A Install the correct strai...

Page 13: ...ust be fully extended and supported in final dryer location Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install in enclosed walls ceilings...

Page 14: ...performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage Optional exhaust installations This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side left side all models except long vent...

Page 15: ...er faucet off and remove washer inlet hose Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer 3 Tighten couplings Using pliers tighten the couplings with additional two thirds...

Page 16: ...r faucet Check that the water faucets are turned on CONNECT VENT 1 Connect vent to exhaust outlet 2 Move dryer to final location Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If conne...

Page 17: ...r drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust q Read Dryer Use in your Use and Care Guide q For power supply cord installation plug into a grounded outlet For direct wire installatio...

Page 18: ...et aside IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws securing the door hing...

Page 19: ...e 4 tabs on the trim ring indicated with arrows in the figure A above Then lift out the outer window and retainer up and off the trim ring and set aside B Fig A Fig B 5 Reverse outer window assembly U...

Page 20: ...g plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch 6 Rotate and reassemble outer window assembly to trim ring With the edge with 2 notches at the top align the notches on the out...

Page 21: ...r from dryer IMPORTANT If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding Using a T25 screwdriver remove the 4 screws securing the door...

Page 22: ...h plate and latch backing plate and the 5 screws holding the hinge assembly in place Hinge Latch 5 Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate and lat...

Page 23: ...dryer door frame as shown 3 Remove inner door from outer door Position the door with the inside of the door facing up Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 13 screws securing the inner door to the o...

Page 24: ...yer 5 Reinstall hinge and latch on opposite sides Using a T25 screwdriver reinstall the latch plate and hinge assembly on the opposite sides from which they were removed Hinge Latch 4 Remove hinge and...

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