Maytag MDE2600AYW User manual

MDE (ALL)
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE INSTALLING.
ELECTRIC
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors or liq-
uids in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
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INSTALLING YOUR NEW DRYER /
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE PROPER OPERATION
OF YOUR NEW DRYER, THE DRYER MUST BE IN-
STALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL THE INSTAL-
LATION REQUIREMENTS._/
All literature should be removed from inside dryer and
saved for future reference.
NOTE: DO NOT RAISE OR LOWER THE DRYER BY
THE BACKGUARD.
1. To remove the corrugated crate base, place your foot
on the base close to a leveling foot. Pushing down
firmly with your foot, tilt the dryer away from you.
2. Repeat process with all leveling feet (4). Remove ex-
cess base by hand. E FOOT
CORRUGATED CRATE _ FOR LEVERAGE
BASE
P/N 53-2583-3
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Read this before you start...
TOOLS needed for installation
•TeflonTape or Pipe
•CuttingKnife
•PipeWrench
•NutDrivers
.Level
_!/ -OuctTape.ScrewDriver(Standard)
•CrescentWrench
ITEMSPROVIDED
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Electric DryerOnly GasDryerOnly
Proper installation is the responsibility of the owner.
HOWEVER, SERVICE CALLS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF POOR SETUP,
ADJUSTMENT, AND CONNECTION ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
INSTALLER.
Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation
1. GROUNDED ELECTRICAL OUTLET is required. See Electrical Requirements.
2. POWER CORD for U.S. electric dryers.
3. GAS LINES (if a gas dryer) must meet National and Local Codes.
4. EXHAUST SYSTEM must be rigidmetal or flexible stiff walled metal exJaaustducting.
See Exhaust Requirements.

IMPORTANTTO INSTALLER
PLEASEREAD THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
STARTING TO INSTALL THE DRYER. THESEINSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE
RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
REMOVETHE DOOR FROMALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES SUCH AS DRYERS
TO AVOID THEDANGER OF A CHILD SUFFOCATING.
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
The dryer should be located to permit adequate room in front for loading the dryer, and suf-
ficient room behind the dryer for the exhaust system.
This dryer is factory-ready for rear exhaust. To exhaust out the bottom or left side use the
accessory exhaust kit (see Accessories). Instructions are included with the kit.
It is important to make sure theroom has adequate make-up air. The area where the dryer is
located must not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilating air.
On gas dryers,adequate clearance as noted on the data plate must be maintained to insure
adequate air for combustion and proper operation of the dryer.
THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN ANAREA WHERE IT
WILL BE EXPOSED TO WEATHER AND/OR WEATHER. THE DRYER AREAS IS TO
BE KEPT CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE AND
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS, A DRYER PRODUCES COMBUS-
TIBLE LINT. THE AREA AROUND THE DRYER SHOULD BE KEPT FREE OF LINT.

ALCOVE ORCLOSET INSTALLATION
WARNING-The
dryer must be ex-
hausted to the
outside to reduce the
risk of fire when
installed in an alcove
OrCloset.
An appliance installed in acloset shall have no other fuel-burning appliance installed in the
same closet.
Each opening area in the door must have a minimum of 36 square inches. These openings
must not be obstructed. (Louvered door with equivalent air opening is acceptable).
CLOSETDOOR
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2"
FRONTVIEWSIDE VIEW
Minimum installation clearances. If possible, more clearance is recommended

MOBILEHOME INSTALLATION
The installationofthedryerinmobilehomes mustconformtotheManufacturedHome
ConstructionandSafetyStandardTitle24 CFR, Part32-80(formerlytheFederalStandard
forMobileHome ConstructionandSafety,Title24HLrlD(Part280),1975fortheUnked
States),orCSA StandardsZ240 (forCanada).
When installingadryerinamobilehome,provisionsforanchoringthedryertothefloor
mustbe made. An anchor bracket kit is available with instructions (see Accessories).
Locate in an area that has adequate makeup air. Aminimum of 25 square inches of unob-
structed opening is required.
All mobile home installations must be exhausted to the outside with the exhaust duct termi-
nation securely fastened to the mobile home structure, using materials that will not support
combustion. The exhaust duct may not terminate beneath the mobile home, See the section
on exhausting for more information.
EXHAUSTING
Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large mounts of lint and moisture from
being blown into the room.
In the United States:
- all gas dryers must be exhausted to the outside
- electric dryers located in a confined area such as a bedroom,bathroom, or closet must be
exhausted to the outside.
- electric dryers not located in a confined area may be exhausted to the inside (see
nonexhausted installations).
In Canada:
- all gas and electric dryers must be exhausted to the outside. W_RNmG-
p_astic or nonmetal
flexible ductpre-
sents a potential fire
hazard.
NEVERUSEPLASTIC
NMETALFLEXIBLEDDCT.
If your existing ductwork is p_astic,
nonmetalor combustible, replace
it with metal.Use only metal
exhaust duct thatwill not support
combustion toinsure the contain-
ment of exhaust air heat and lint.
Plastic flexible ductcan klnk,sag,be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times,
and affect dryer operation.

USE A MINIML_OF 4 INCH DIAMETERRIGID ALUMIh_J'M OR RIGID GAL-
VANIZED STEEL DUCT. Do not usesmaller duct. Ductslargerthan 4 inches in
diameter can resultin increased lint accumulation. Lintaccumulation should be cleaned
regularly. If flexiblemetal ductmust beused, use thetype with a stiff sheet metal wall. do
not use flexible duct with a thin foil wall. Serious blockage can result if flexiblemetal duct
is bent too sharp. Never install allytype of flexible duct in walls, ceilings or other concealed
places.
EXHAUSTHOOD TYPE
90!Turns
Maximumlengthof4-inchdiameter
rigidmetalduct.
0 65fL 59f_
154ft.48ft.
2 44ft. 38ft.
3 38ft. 30ft.
4 28ft. 22ft.
Maximumlengthof 4-inchdiameter
flz?xiblestiffwailedme,at duel
O 36ft.28ft.
13Zft.24f_.
226ft. 20_t,
325ff.17;l.
423ff. 1Eft.
Keep exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.Exhaust systems longer than recom-
mended can extend drying times, affect machine operation, and may collect lint. Secure
joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTOANY WALL, CEILING, CRAWL SPACE ORA
CONCEALED PLACE OFA BUILDING, GAS VENT, ANY OTHERCOMMON
DUCT OR CHIMNEY. THIS COULD CREATE AFIRE HAZARD FROM LINT
EXPELLED BY THE DRYER.
The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing out damper to prevent
backdrafts and entry of wiIdIife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper. The
hood should have a least 12 inches of clearance between the bottom of the hood and the
ground orother obstruction. The hood opening should point down. Never install a screen
over the exhaust outlet.
When possible, do not exhaust the dryer directlyover a window well in order to avoid lint
build-up. Do not exhaust under a houseor porch.

GAS REQUIREM-ENTS
Use only Natural or LP gases.
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCALCODES, OR IN THE
ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THENATIONAL FUELGAS CODE
ANSIIZ223.1,LATESTREVISION (FORTHE UNITEDSTATES),OR WITH THE
CAN/CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODES (FOR CANADA).
Gas dryers are equipped with a burner orifice for operation on NATURAL gas. If the dryer
is tobe operated on LP (liquid propane) gas, it must be converted for safe and proper per-
formance and must be converted by a qualified service technician, conversion kits from
NATURAL to LP, or LP to NATURAL are available through you local Maytag dealer (see
Accessories). If other conversions are required, check with the local gasutility for specific
information concerning conversion requirements.
A 1/2" gas supplylineis recommended and must be reduced to connect to tile 3/8" gas line
on the dryer.
The National Fuel Gas Code requires that an acceptable, approved manual gas shut off valve
be installed within 6 feet of the dryer.
Additionally, a 1/8" N.P.T (National Pipe Thread) plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supplyconnection to the
dryer,i
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure test-
ing of the system.
DO NOT re-use old flexible metal gas line. Flexible gas line must be design certified by
American Gas Association (CGA in Canada). NOTE: Any pipe joint compound used must
be resistant to the action of any liquefied petroleum gas.
NOTE: Asa courtesy, most local gas utilities will inspect a gas appliance installation.
GAS IGNITION
This dryerusesan automatic ignition system toignite theburner.There is no constant
burning pilot.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: Wiring diagram is located inside the control console.
I _ WARNING-To
preventunneces-
sary riskof fire,
electricetshockor
personalinjury,all
wiring and
groundingmust
bedone Jneccordence with
local codes,or In the absence
ofIooal codes, withtheNa_
tlonal ElectricalCede,ANSI/
NFPA(for the UnitedStates)or
the CanadianElectricalcode
CSA C22,1 (forCanada),
GROUNDING
This dryer must begrounded. In the event of malfunctionor breakdown, the ground will
reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
GASMODELS
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-groundingconductor and a
groundingplug. 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
Iconductor can result in
[ a risk or electric
shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or
serviceman ifyouare in doubt asto
whether the appliance ]sproperly
grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if k will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
If a separate round is required by local codes, an accessory kit is available. Connect ground
wire to back of unit by using the wire found in the accessory kit. Secure other end of ground
wire to a suitable external ground connection. The wire may be secured with the clamp (in
the accessory kit) to a grounded COLD metal water pipe.
NEVER CONNECT GROUND WIRE TO PLASTIC PLUMBING LINES,GAS LINES OR
HOT WATER PIPES.
NOTE: Cabinet ground screwand washerare found in the customer package.
GJ-'IOUgD SO(_W
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING ORTESTING, follow all groundinginstructions in Grounding
Section.
An individual branch (or separate) circuit serving only this appliance is recommended. DO
NOTUSEANEXTENSION CORD.