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W10385103B

W10385104B - SP

Table of Contents

DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3

Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 6
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 7
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ................................................... 8

Power Supply Cord Connection ........................................... 9

Direct Wire Connection ....................................................... 11
VENTING ................................................................................... 14

Venting Requirements ......................................................... 14

Plan Vent System ................................................................. 15

Venting Kits .......................................................................... 15

Install Vent System .............................................................. 16
CONNECT INLET HOSE .......................................................... 17
CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 18
LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 19
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 19
DOOR REVERSAL KIT (OPTIONAL) ....................................... 20
STACKING WASHER AND DRYER (OPTIONAL) ................... 20
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 20

ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION NOTES

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Summary of Contents for MEDE201YW

Page 1: ...CT INLET HOSE 17 CONNECT VENT 18 LEVEL DRYER 19 COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 19 DOOR REVERSAL KIT OPTIONAL 20 STACKING WASHER AND DRYER OPTIONAL 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION NOTES Date of purchase __________________________________ Date of installation ________________________________ Installer _________________________________________ Model number...

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

Page 3: ...Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers The kit should contain 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 A UL listed strain relief Optional Equipment Not supplied with dryer R...

Page 4: ...red in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather IMPORTANT Do not operate install or store dryer where it will be exposed to water weather or at temperatures below 40 F 4 C Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut off at end of automatic sensor cycles resulting in longer drying times Installation Clearances For each arrangement consider allowing more space for ease of installa...

Page 5: ...nstallation requirements This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and Safety Title 24 HUD Part 280 or Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH Mobile home installations require Metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from...

Page 6: ...ct 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 recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate Electrical Connection To properly install your dryer you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the i...

Page 7: ...egs find diamond marking Screw legs into leg holes by hand use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners Stand the dryer up Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent 1 Prepare dryer for leveling legs ...

Page 8: ...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 local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire connection This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connect...

Page 9: ...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 two clamp sections C into the hole below the terminal block opening B so that one tab is pointing up A and the other is pointing down D and hold in place Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the ...

Page 10: ...block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go 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 screw Now go to Venting Requirements Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord under center termina...

Page 11: ...hreaded section of the strain relief C through the hole below the terminal block opening B Reaching inside the terminal block opening screw 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 and be in a horizontal position Tighten strain relief screw a...

Page 12: ...nd conductor screw A Tighten screw 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 down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 3 Connect neutral wire C B Place hooked end of neutral wire white or ...

Page 13: ...connecting Optional External Ground for 3 Wire Connection Power Supply Cord Shown 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 remaining wires 4 Connect external ground wire G A Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method as shown on page 9 or 11 Remove center ter...

Page 14: ...th of flexible metal vent used must be included in the overall vent system design as shown in the Vent System Chart 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 ...

Page 15: ...side A Dryer B Elbow C Wall D Exhaust hood E Clamps F Rigid metal or flexible metal vent G Vent length necessary to connect elbows H Exhaust outlet A B C D E F B G H Optional exhaust installations If you prefer dryer may be converted to exhaust out right side left side or through bottom You must contact your local dealer to have dryer converted Periscope installation Over the top installation also...

Page 16: ...ent runs longer than those specified in Vent system chart Exhaust systems longer than those specified will Shorten life of dryer Reduce performance resulting in longer drying times and increased energy usage The Vent System Chart provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance NOTE Side and bottom exhaust installation have a 90 turn inside the dryer To determine maximu...

Page 17: ...er 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 male end of the short hose Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector A B 1 Turn cold water off remove hose and replace rubber washer Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose Check and see if rubber...

Page 18: ...er faucet Check that the water faucets are turned on 7 Check for leaks Check for leaks around Y connector faucet and hoses 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 connecting to existing vent make sure vent is clean Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood Check that v...

Page 19: ... For power supply cord installation plug into a grounded outlet For direct wire installation turn on Power Steam Models Only q Be sure the water faucets are on steam models only q Check for leaks around Y connector faucet and hoses q If you live in a hard water area use of a water softener is recommended to control the buildup of scale through the water system in the dryer Over time the buildup of...

Page 20: ...tion see Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide STACKING WASHER AND DRYER OPTIONAL If you prefer to stack your washer and dryer A stack kit Part Number 8572546 is available to order For further information see Assistance or Service section in your Use and Care Guide TROUBLESHOOTING See your Use and Care Guide or visit our website and reference Frequently Asked Questions to possib...

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