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Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
inSTAllATion REquiREmEnTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3

location Requirements ......................................................... 4

Electrical Requirements ........................................................ 5

install leveling legs .............................................................. 6

Electrical Connection ............................................................ 7

VEnTinG ................................................................................... 12

Venting Requirements ......................................................... 12

Plan Vent System ................................................................. 13

install Vent System .............................................................. 15

ConnECT inlET HoSES ........................................................ 15
ConnECT VEnT ...................................................................... 16
lEVEl DRYER .......................................................................... 17
ComPlETE inSTAllATion CHECkliST .............................. 17
REVERSE DooR SWinG ......................................................... 18
TRouBlESHooTinG .............................................................. 19

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Date of purchase:

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Date of installation:

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installer:

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model number:

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Serial number:

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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions

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Summary of Contents for MEDB850WQ - Bravos 7.3 cu. Ft. Electric Dryer

Page 1: ...HOOTING 19 INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation _ _______________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number ____________________________________ Serial number ____________________________________ Electric Dryer Installation Instructions Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o para obte...

Page 2: ...2 DRYER SAFETY ...

Page 3: ...hase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer For further information please refer to the Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide Optional Equipment Not supplied with dryer Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about accessories available for your dryer Parts supplied all models Parts supplied steam models Flat blade screwdriver 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire str...

Page 4: ...only Cold water faucets located within 4 ft 1 2 m of the water fill valves and water pressure of 20 100 psi 137 9 689 6 kPa You may use the water supply for your washer using the Y connector and short hose if needed which are provided For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing spacing for companion appliances and clearances for walls doors and floor mo...

Page 5: ...d 3 or 4 wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or 3 or 4 wire 120 208 volt electrical supply if specified on the serial rating plate on a separate 30 amp circuit fused on both sides of the line Connect to an individual branch circuit Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit Do not use an extension cord If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is ...

Page 6: ... terminals and UL listed strain relief The 4 wire power supply cord at least 4 ft 1 22 m long must have 4 10 gauge solid copper wires and match a 4 wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14 30 R The ground wire ground conductor may be either green or bare The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover 3 wire receptacle 10 30R If your outlet looks like this Then choose a 3 wire power supply cord w...

Page 7: ...ver B External ground conductor screw C Center terminal block screw D Hold down screw E Neutral ground wire F Hole below terminal block cover E C B F D A Put power supply cord through the strain relief Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Do not further ...

Page 8: ...ew A Tighten screw 3 Connect ground wire 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection IMPORTANT A 4 wire connection is required for mobile homes and where local codes do not permit the use of 3 wire connections Power supply cord 4 wire receptacle NEMA Type 14 30R Go to 4 Wire Power Supply Cord Connection on this page Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to 3 Wire Power Supply Cord Connec...

Page 9: ...irements 2 Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord to center terminal block screw B Tighten screw B C Remove center terminal block screw B B 1 Remove center screw Direct Wire Unscrew the removable conduit connector A and any screws from a 3 4 19 mm UL listed strain relief UL marking on strain relief Put the threaded section of the strain relief C through th...

Page 10: ...ief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable 2 Attach direct wire cable to strain relief 3 wire direct connection Go to 3 Wire Direct Connection on page 11 4 wire direct connection Go to 4 Wire Direct Connection on this page If your wiring looks like this 4 wire Direct Wire Connection IMPORTANT A 4 wire...

Page 11: ...re even with outer covering Shape wire ends into hooks 1 25 mm 3 89 mm 1 Prepare your 3 wire cable for direct connection Connect remaining wires 4 Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal 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...

Page 12: ...total length should not exceed 7 3 4 ft 2 4 m NOTE If using an existing vent system clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or flexible metal vents Review Vent System Chart and if necessary modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance 4 102 mm 4 102 mm heavy metal exhaust ...

Page 13: ...05 mm from ground or any object that may obstruct exhaust such as flowers rocks bushes or snow Acceptable Style Plan Vent System Recommended exhaust installations Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer Other installations are possible A B B C D E F G H A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G Vent length necessary to connect elb...

Page 14: ...ce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage Special provisions for mobile homes Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home Terminate exhaust vent outside Moblie Home Exhaust installation If you prefer dryer may be converted to exhaust through the bottom You must contact your local d...

Page 15: ...age to the coupling can result Attach short hose and Y connector 2 If space permits attach the brass female end of the Y connector to the cold water faucet See figure A If Y connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water faucet the short hose must be used See figure B Attach short hose to cold water faucet Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet Then attach Y connector to b...

Page 16: ...ten couplings 4 One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the coupling Attach this end to the Y connector Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of Y connector Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector Using pliers tighten the couplings an additional two thirds turn NOTE Do not overtighten Damage to the coupling can result Attach long hose to dryer fill valve an...

Page 17: ...ct Air Only Temperature setting If dryer will not start check the following Controls are set in a running or On position Start button has been pushed firmly Dryer is plugged into an outlet and or electrical supply Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has not tripped Dryer door is closed This dryer automatically runs an installation diagnostic routine at the start of its first cycl...

Page 18: ...r swing from a right side opening to a left side opening if desired 1 Place a towel or soft cloth on top of dryer or work space to avoid damaging the surface Remove the door assembly 1 Open the dryer door 2 Remove the bottom screw B from each of the two hinges that attach dryer door to front panel of dryer 3 Loosen the top screw A from each of the two hinges in Step 2 A B A B 4 Remove the dryer do...

Page 19: ...ontinues call an electrician Dryer displaying code message PF power failure check the following Was the drying cycle interrupted by a power failure Press and hold START PAUSE to restart the dryer L2 Diagnostic Code low or no line voltage condition The drum will turn but there may be a problem with your home power supply keeping the dryer s heater from turning on The dryer will continue to run when...

Page 20: ... the grille Use only one fabric softener sheet and use it only once Is the exhaust vent the correct length Check that the exhaust vent is not too long or has too many turns Long venting will increase drying times See Installation Instructions Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size Use 4 102 mm diameter vent material Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below 45 F 7 C Proper opera...

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