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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools needed:
Flat-blade screwdriver
Wood block
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench
Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
1/4" (7 mm) nut driver
(recommended)
Level
Parts supplied:
Caulking gun and
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
Coupling
Parts needed:
(Not supplied with dryer)
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts
are included.
NOTE:
Do not use leveling legs supplied if installing with
a pedestal or a stack kit.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
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A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be
at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to
the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals
with upturned ends.
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A UL listed strain relief.
Torx
®
T20 screwdriver
® TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.
Options:
(Not supplied with dryer)
Vent clamps
Vent elbows and ductwork
Additional parts may be required, depending on your
installation. Check local codes. Check existing electrical
supply and venting. Read “Electrical Requirements” and
“Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Pedestal
You may order a pedestal
separately for this dryer. This
pedestal will add about 12"
(305 mm) to the height of your unit
for a total height of approximately
45" (1.14 m).
To order, call the dealer from
whom you purchased your dryer
or refer to the “Assistance or
Service” section of this manual.
Ask for Model Number LAB0050PQ.
Stack kit
Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? Your dryer is
shipped with Stack Kit W10178021, which fits Maytag washer
models starting with MHWC.
If you have any other washer model, call the dealer from whom
you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or Service”
section of this manual.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
