Maytag MET3800X User manual

27" (69 cm) Electric Washer/Dryer
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS
MET3800X
Dimensions/Clearances
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specications without notice. Instructions packed with product. Specications subject to change without notice.
Ref. W10356098C
04/2013
Clearances
Side Clearances Front/Back/Top
(recommended/minimum) (recommended/minimum)
1"/0"
(25 mm/0 mm
)
1"/0"
(25 mm/0 mm)
5"
(127 mm)
12"
(305 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
(Closet)
24 in.2
(155 cm2)
48 in.2
(310 cm2)3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
Closet
door
Front
View
Recessed area or closet installation
Front View Side View Back View
71
3
/ 4 "
(1822 mm)
27
1
/ 4 "
(692 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
271/4"
(692 mm)
713/4"
(1822 mm)
351/4"
(895 mm)
411/4"
(1,048 mm)
11"
(279 mm)
14"
(356 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
25"
(635 mm)
261/2"
(673 mm)
71
3
/ 4 "
(1822 mm)
47
3
/ 4 "
(1213 mm) 26"
(660 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
32"
(813 mm)
32
1
/ 8 "
(816 mm)
65
3
/ 4 "
(1670 mm)
34"
(864 mm)

To supply the required 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 specied on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe,
oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
Floor standpipe drain system
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96"
(2.4 m) from bottom of washer/dryer. If you must install higher
than 96" (2.4 m), you will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.
Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. See “Use and Care Guide” for ordering
details. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of
washer/dryer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be
at least 39" (990 mm) above oor; install no higher than 96"
(2.4 m) from bottom of washer/dryer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (113 mm)
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with shipping strap.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Styles: Acceptable Style:
Louvered hood Box hood Angled hood
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
2
0Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
37 ft. (11.3 m)
32 ft. (9.7 m)
24 ft. (7.3 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
19 ft. (5.8 m)
The “Vent System Chart” provides venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE: Side exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer.
To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)
diameter vent is required. Rigid or exible metal exhaust vent
must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood
must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
Vent System Chart