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Page 1: ...G STACKED WASHER DRYER _ o INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The installation including a proper exhaust system is the responsibility of the owner LEAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS WITH THE OWNER Printed in U S A 6 2708140 0498 ...

Page 2: ...NES if a gas dryer must meet National and Local Codes 4 EXHAUSTSYSTEM use rigid metal or flexible metal exhaust ducting See Exhaust Requirementsin this section 5 UTILITIES SHUT OFFS electric gas and water must be accessible after installation NOTE Dryerdoor reversal instructionsare on page 23 items 58 and 59 27V2 I 69 9 cm I 27 Location Location of Canadian of Canadian terminal terminal block bloc...

Page 3: ...y a qualified and trained installer must not be placed near sharpobjects must be kept as straight as possible must not be used inside the dryer must be inspected regularlyto be surethat it has not become crushed or otherwise restricted Thinfoil duct will reduce airflow resultingin longer drying times To reducethe negativeeffect on drying performancethe thin foil ducting shouldbe shaped such that t...

Page 4: ...y a qualified and trained installer must not be placed near sharpobjects must be kept as straight as possible must not be used inside the dryer must be inspected regularlyto be surethat it has not become crushed or otherwise restricted Thinfoil duct will reduce airflow resultingin longer drying times To reducethe negativeeffect on drying performancethe thin foil ducting shouldbe shaped such that t...

Page 5: ...ctric service prior to cleaning Check gas line on gas dryers anytimethe dryer is moved Frequentlycheckto be sure the exhaust hooddamper opens and closes freely WASHER REQUIREMENTS Water pressureof 20 to 120 p s i is requiredto correctlyfill the washerto the proper levels DRAIN FACILITY Recommendedheightof the stand pipe is 36 inches If the stand pipe is less than 36 inches high the drain hoseshoul...

Page 6: ...onto the dryer The dryer mustbe disconnectedfrom the gas supply pipingsystemduringanypressuretestingof thesystem DO NOT re use old flexible metal gas line Flexiblegas line must be design certifiedby AmericanGas Association CGAin Canada NOTE Any pipejoint compoundused must be resistantto the action of any liquefied petroleumgas NOTE As a courtesy most local gas utilitieswill inspect a gas appliance...

Page 7: ...d of groundwire to a suitableexternalground connection The wire maybe securedwith the clamp to a groundedCOLDmetalwater pipe NEVER CONNECTGROUND WIRETO PLASTICPLUMBINGLINES GAS LINESOR HOT WATERPIPES ELECTRIC MODELS If a powercordis not used and the electricdryer is to be perma nentlywired the dryer must be connectedto a groundedmetal WARNING Improper permanentwiringsystem or an equipmentgrounding...

Page 8: ...RIC MODELS All Canadian models are shipped with the power cord attached It is not permissible to convert a dryer in Canada to 208 volts Additional Instructions for Export Models not U S or Canada Contact the distributorthat sold the appliance or Maytag International 8700W Bryn MawrAvenue Chicago IllinoisUSA 60631 773 714 0100 for informationon product shipping damage replacementpartsand accessorie...

Page 9: ...stomerService 240 EdwardsStreet S E Cleveland Tennessee 37311 Phone615 472 3333 for informationon the nearestauthorizedMaytag Parts Distributor EXPORT MODELS Contact the CommercialDistributorfrom whom you purchasedyour applianceor Maytag International 8700 W Bryn MawrAvenue Chicago Illinois USA 60631 Phone312 714 0100 for informationon the nearest authorizedMaytag Parts Distributor Page 8 ...

Page 10: ...pension DO NOT BEALARMED as the last bolt Bolts is removed the tub will jump to a positionwhere it is _ resting againstthe back of the washer Figure4 __ _ 5 Loosenthe four adjustablewasher legs and lock nuts Install vinyl feet found in installationpackage Feet can be more _ easily installedwhen immersedin hot water before installing Carefullyraise the washer back to an upright position 6 At the in...

Page 11: ...n and removethe access panel Discardshipping materials Gas dryers includea gas pipe assemblyin the carton See figures 10 11 Figure 10 Figure 11 For Gas Dryers Removered and blue thread protectors from gas pipe Knockout square hole in rear of supportand insert gas pipe through hole See figures 12a d Allow pipe to rest on inside of support See figure 13 Make surevalve is closed See figure 13a Page 1...

Page 12: ...Figure 12a Figure 12b Figure 12c Figure 12d Figure 13 Figure 13a Page 11 ...

Page 13: ...e washer Insertthe drainhosein the stand pipe recommendedheightof 36 inches minimumof 24 inches Note If drainhoseis not secure in the standpipe usea portionof the shipping strapto securethe drainhoseto the stand pipe Figure 14 Makesurethat drainhose is securedto the hose caddyafter installation Fill hosesare not to be securedto caddy Turnon waterand checkfor leaks Moveunitintoposition leveland tig...

Page 14: ... gas service valve and check all gas supply connectionsfrom servicevalveto shutoff valve for leaks using a soap solution DO NOT use an open flame to check for gas leaks If bubbles occur tighten the connections and recheck NOTE As a courtesy many local gas utilitieswill inspect a gas appliance installation Check with your local utility to see if this service is provided in your area NOTE The minimu...

Page 15: ...rior to liftingdryer ontowasher Holdingthe base to support bracket removethe 2 10 hex head screws and base support brackets notehow the bracketsare inserted located at the front of the dryer base markedwith orange labels See figures22 23 NOTE Bracketsand screws will be used later A protectiveconduit plastic is provided for the power cord Installthe conduit overthe power cord The conduitis slit to ...

Page 16: ...ectedto the center silver colored post of the terminal block 3 Wire System with Secure in place using the nuts provided in the parts oackage If the __ _Power Cord Attached power cord does not haveterminals use the cupped washers ahead of the nuts Ground Besure the terminal block nuts are tight Secure the power cord in position Tightenthe strain reliefscrew s in order to clamp the strain reliefto t...

Page 17: ...k nuts are tight Securethe Figure 30 power cord in position Tightenthe strain relief screw s in orderto clamp the strain reliefto the cord Replace the terminal block cover BEFORE OPERATINGOR TESTING be surethe machineis properly grounded EXPORT GAS MODELS Export gas modelsare manufacturedfor operationon either 230 240 volt 50 Hz or 220 volt 60 HzAC approvedelectricalservicewith a 15 ampere fuse or...

Page 18: ...RCORDIS NOT PINCHEDbetween the washer and the dryer or betweenthe exhaust pipeand bracket If the dryer cannot be pushed all the way back check to see if the power cord is being pinchedbetween the back of the dryer and the exhaust bracket Makesure that SHUT OFFFOR UTILITIES electric gas and water WILL BE ACCESSIBLE after the applianceis installed Figure 34 Figure35 15 Check to make sure the tabs on...

Page 19: ...er _ _ Base _ Tab _ _ Screw Figure 38 Figure 39 17 Raise gas pipe with shut off valve up and secure to gas valve union See figure 40 Tighten fitting with a crescent wrench being careful not to over tighten See figure 41 Do not apply teflon tape or pipe sealing compound to the threads of the shut off valve This is a brass expansion sleeve fitting Figure 40 Figure 41 Page18 ...

Page 20: ... local gas utilitieswill inspect a gas appliance installation Check with your local utilityto see if this service is provided in your area NOTE The minimumpermissiblegas naturalor mixed supply pressure for purposes of input adjustment is 4 5 inchesof water Figure42 Figure43 19 Removewire harnessesand plastic clips from base see figure44 and connect each harnessto the connector in the washer making...

Page 21: ...ible after access cover is installed See figures48 49 m Figure47 Figure48 Figure 49 21 Secure the access cover to the base of the _ upper dryer using a ratchet and the 10 hex head access cover screw removedin step 20 See figure50 NOTE Apply rearward pressure on the access cover while applying final torque to screw Figure 50 Page 20 ...

Page 22: ...pectiveshafts NOTE Timer shafts are differentbetweenthe washer and dryer See figure53 Figure 51 Figure 53 Figure 52 24 For nonalcove installations where there is access to the rear of the appliance Plug in powercordforthewasherand dryer Removethe 2 outerscrews inthe backofthe cabinetclosesttothesides see figure54 andsecure the securitybrackets 2 to the uppercabinet NOTE Slottedholeis orienteddown ...

Page 23: ...not been leveled move it into position check itwith a level and makethe necessary adjustmentsto the leveling legs Once level tighten the leveling leg locking nuts with a wrench Connectthe exhaustducts to duct work by insertingthe elbow while holdingontothe exhaust seal See figure 57 Figure 57 25 Removethe tape and cardboardprotection for the door on the lower dryer Page 22 ...

Page 24: ...le removing four hingescrews which hold hingesto door assembly 2 Setdoor asideand transferfour colormatcheddoor screws to the oppositeside of the door assembly 3 Remove one screw holding top hinge to cabinet and one screw holdingtop hingecover to cabinet oppositeside 4 Remove hinge and bracketfrom cabinet by movingthem up and down to a positionwhere they are released 5 Install hinge and bracket in...

Page 25: ...ket kit 303740 selections _i Heatingelement conversion kit _ Exhaustduct work is hooked up and joints i_ 208 v 308590 NOT FOR CANADA taped ll Groundingwire 311155 Use rigid or stiff walled flexible metal vent t Ground clamp 301548 material i Powercords 240 v 30 A Plasticflexible duct is NOT used I_ 4 3 wire 33001780 Washer and dryer are plugged into electrical 5 3 wire 33001822 outlet and are prop...

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