Installation Instructions
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Clothes Dryers Owner’s Instructions
Installation Instructions
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Clothes Dryers Owner’s Instructions
ELECTRIC DRYERS
Weather Hood Type
Recommended
Use only for short run installations
Rigid
Metallic Flexible*
Rigid
Metallic Flexible*
14m(46ft.)
9m(30ft.)
11m(37ft.)
7m(24ft.)
11m(38ft.)
7.5m(25ft.)
9m(30ft.)
6m(20ft.)
9m(31ft.)
6m(20ft.)
6.5m(22ft.)
4m(14ft.)
7m(24ft.)
5m(16ft.)
4.5m(15ft.)
3m(10ft.)
No. of 90°
elbows
0
1
2
3
↔
4”(10.16cm)
↔
2 1/2”(6.35cm)
DUCT LENGTH CALCULATION
Table 1: RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
* Do not use non metallic flexible duct.
SPECIAL ACCESSORY
Stacking kit
You can obtain the stacking kit from your retailer.
With this kit you can combine your dryer with a Maytag
automatic washing machine to create a washing/drying column.
The appliances are stacked in a space-economizing manner in
this arrangement, the washing machine at the button and the
dryer at the top!
SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
•
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer
MUST BE VENTED TO THE
OUTDOORS
. See the
VENTING INFORMATION
section.
• The minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces are
: 0” either side 1” front and rear
• The minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceilings, etc. is
52”(132cm).
• The closet door must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum
of
60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If this closet contains both a washer and a
dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed.
MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATIONS.
• Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces: 0 clearance both sides and 25 mm (1”)
rear.
NOTE
: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO INSTALLING AND SERVICING
THE APPLIANCE.
ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
CAUTION
: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
• This dryer must be connected to an individual circuit identical to the one specified on
the rating plate of the loading port, protected by fuses or circuit breaker conforming to
local codes.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding
will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric
current. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:
• Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of elec-
tric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
