Whirlpool MEDX700XL Installation Instructions Manual Download Page 19

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Reverse Door Swing  

(models with side-swing doors with glass)

Place towel on dryer

1.

Place towel on top of dryer to avoid damaging the surface.

Lift door until top screws in dryer cabinet are in large part of 

hinge slot. Pull door forward off screws. Set door (handle side 

up) on top of dryer. Remove top screws from dryer cabinet.

lift door off top screws

3.

Remove bottom screws

2.

Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from dryer cabinet 

side of hinges. Loosen (do not remove) top screws from dryer 

cabinet side of hinges.

Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (4 screws). 

Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are 

different sizes.

Remove screws from door

6.

Remove screws attaching hinges to door.

Remove screws from hinges

4.

Flip door over

5.

Flip door over so handle side is down. 

Holding door over towel on dryer, pry inner door and lift to 

separate it from outer door. 

noTE:

 Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catches.

Separate inner from outer door

7.

Summary of Contents for MEDX700XL

Page 1: ... System 15 Connect Vent 15 Level Dryer 16 Complete Installation Checklist 16 DOOR REVERSAL 17 Troubleshooting 20 Electric Dryer Installation Instructions 27 Wide Models U S A Only Para obtener acceso al manual de uso y cuidado en español o para obtener información adicional acerca de su producto visite www whirlpool com Tenga listo su número de modelo completo Puede encontrar el número de modelo y...

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

Page 3: ...rical Requirements and Venting Requirements before purchasing parts Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer For further information please reference the Assistance or Service section of the Dryer User Instructions If using a power supply cord Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with c...

Page 4: ...d doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Minimum Required Spacing A B C 18 457 mm 1 25mm 27 686mm 1 25mm 1 25mm 14 max 356 mm 29 743mm 5 140mm 48in 310cm 2 2 24in 155cm 2 2 3 76mm 3 76mm A Recessed area B Side view closet or confined area C Closet door with vents Additional spacing recommended Mobile home Additional installat...

Page 5: ...se 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 If your outlet looks like this If your outlet...

Page 6: ...le panel and gently lay dryer down on cardboard Screw in leveling legs 2 diamond marking Examine leveling legs find diamond marking Screw legs into leg holes by hand Use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible Now stand the dryer on its feet Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exha...

Page 7: ...rements Power supply cord 3 wire receptacle NEMA Type 10 30R Go to 3 wire Power Supply Cord Connection section Then go to Venting Requirements NOTE If local codes do not permit connection of a cabinet ground conductor to neutral wire go to Optional 3 wire Connection section This connection may be used with either a power supply cord or a direct wire connection E F D C B A 2 Remove terminal block c...

Page 8: ...r 1 Power supply cord strain relief 4 wire Power Supply Cord Connection Remove center terminal block screw B Remove neutral ground wire E from external ground conductor screw A A E B Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 1 B C E Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire 2 Connect neutral ground wire E and neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord under center termina...

Page 9: ...s to 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 2 Connect neutral wire Connect neutral wire white or center C of power supply cord to center terminal block screw B Tighten screw C B Remove center terminal block screw B B 1 Remove center screw A F Connect groun...

Page 10: ...reads A B C 1 Attach direct wire strain relief 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 against the direct wire cable 2 Attach direct wire cable to strain relief Direct wire strain relief Direct wire cable must have 5 ft 1 52 m of extra length so dryer may be moved if...

Page 11: ... slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Now go to Venting Requirements 5 Connect remaining wires B E C 3 Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire Connect neutral ground wire E and place hooked end hook facing right of neutral wire white or center wire C of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block B Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw Direct wire cab...

Page 12: ...tor 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 3 wire Connection IMPORTANT You must verify with a qualified electrician that this grounding method is acceptable before connecting Connect remaining wires 4 Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires unde...

Page 13: ... install in enclosed walls ceilings or floors The 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 ...

Page 14: ...stallation also available with one offset elbow Periscope installation NOTE The following kits for close clearance alternate installations are available for purchase Venting Kits For more information call 1 800 901 2042 or visit us at www applianceaccessories com In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 or visit us at www whirlpoolparts ca Part Number Descriptions 8171587RP 0 5 Metal vent periscope 4396037RP...

Page 15: ...t material and hood combinations acceptable to use NOTE Do not use vent 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 NOTE Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90º ...

Page 16: ...at dryer is level See Level Dryer q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust q Read Dryer Use in your Use and Care Guide q Set the dryer on a full heat cycle not an air cycle for 20 minutes and start the dryer If the dryer will not start check the following Controls are set in a running or On position Start bu...

Page 17: ... door 6 Take outer door and rotate it 180º and set it back down on inner door Be certain to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed Insert 5 door screws Remove screws at top bottom and side of door 5 screws Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes Holding door o...

Page 18: ...oor strike aligns with door catch If it is needed slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment Insert screws in hinge holes on dryer cabinet 10 NOTE 2 people maybe needed to reinstall door Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of sl...

Page 19: ... dryer door Remove bottom screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges Loosen do not remove top screws from dryer cabinet side of hinges Remove screws at top bottom and side of door 4 screws Keep door screws separate from hinge screws as they are different sizes Remove screws from door 6 Remove screws attaching hinges to door Remove screws from hinges 4 Flip door over 5 Flip door over so handle side i...

Page 20: ...ews in hinge holes on dryer cabinet 12 NOTE 2 people maybe needed to reinstall door Insert screws into the bottom holes on left side of dryer cabinet Tighten screws halfway Position door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws Slide door up so screws are in bottom of slots Tighten screws Insert and tighten top screws in hinges Rotate outer door 8 Take outer door and rotate it 180º and set i...

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