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Maytag MEDB880BW0 User Manual

Maytag MEDB880BW0
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Electric Dryer Installation Instructions
Table of Contents
DRYER SAFETY ......................................................................... 2
iNSTALLATiON REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 3
Tools and Parts ...................................................................... 3
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................ 5
iNSTALL LEVELING LEGS ......................................................... 6
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................................... 7
VENTING ................................................................................... 12
Venting Requirements ......................................................... 12
Plan Vent System ................................................................. 13
Install Vent System .............................................................. 15
CONNECT iNLET HOSES ........................................................ 15
CONNECT VENT ...................................................................... 17
LEVEL DRYER .......................................................................... 17
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST .............................. 18
REVERSE DOOR SWING ......................................................... 18
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iNSTALLATiON NOTES
Date of purchase:
Date of installation:
Installer:
Model number:
Serial number:
W10562335A
W10562339A-SP
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Maytag MEDB880BW0 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMaytag
ModelMEDB880BW0
CategoryDryer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Dryer Safety

Safety Alert Symbols and Meanings

Explains DANGER, WARNING symbols and their implications for safety.

Warning: Risk of Fire

Details installation and venting requirements to prevent fire risk.

California Proposition 65 Warnings

Lists chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Installation Requirements

Tools and Parts List

Lists all tools and parts needed for dryer installation.

Location Requirements

Installation Clearances and Dimensions

Provides diagrams and specifications for dryer placement and clearances.

Garage Installation Requirements

Specific placement rules for dryers installed in garages.

Water Supply Requirements

Details water connection needs for steam models.

Electrical Requirements

Installer Responsibilities and Codes

Outlines installer duties and adherence to electrical codes and ordinances.

Power Supply Connection Types

Explains 3-wire vs. 4-wire connections and mobile home requirements.

Power Supply Cord Specifications

Details requirements for UL listed power supply cords and strain relief.

Install Leveling Legs

Dryer Positioning for Leveling

Instructions on safely laying the dryer down for leg installation.

Screw-in Leg Adjustment

Steps for installing and adjusting the dryer's leveling legs.

Electrical Connection

Power Supply Cord Installation Steps

Detailed steps for connecting a power supply cord to the dryer.

Choosing the Correct Electrical Connection

Guides selection between 4-wire, 3-wire, and direct wire options.

4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Prepare for Neutral and Ground Wire Connection

Initial steps for connecting neutral and ground wires for 4-wire setup.

Connecting Neutral, Ground, and Remaining Wires

Step-by-step guide for connecting all wires for 4-wire power.

3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

Connecting Neutral and Remaining Wires

Steps for connecting a 3-wire power supply cord to the dryer.

Direct Wire Connection

Direct Wire Strain Relief Installation

Guidance on attaching the strain relief for direct wire connections.

Direct Wire Connection Steps

Instructions for making direct wire electrical connections to the dryer.

4-Wire Direct Wire Connection

Prepare 4-Wire Cable for Direct Connection

Steps to prepare the 4-wire cable for direct wiring installation.

3-Wire Direct Wire Connection

Prepare and Connect 3-Wire Cable

Steps for preparing and connecting a 3-wire direct wire cable.

Optional 3-wire Connection

Preparing Neutral Ground and Neutral Wire

Steps for preparing wires for an optional 3-wire connection.

Venting Requirements

Approved Vent Materials

Specifies acceptable and prohibited vent materials for dryer exhaust.

Venting Installation Guidelines

Rules for installing rigid and flexible metal vents for proper exhaust.

Plan Vent System

Exhaust Hood and Elbow Recommendations

Guidance on selecting and installing exhaust hoods and elbows.

Vent Clamps and Fastening

Instructions for using clamps and avoiding tape/screws for vents.

Optional Exhaust Installations

Information on optional vent cover kits for unused exhaust holes.

Alternate Installations for Close Clearances

Over-the-Top and Periscope Installations

Describes kits for close clearance vent installations with mismatches.

Determine Vent Path and Length

Selecting the Optimal Vent Route

Guidelines for choosing the best vent path and minimizing turns.

Vent System Charts for Performance

Explains how charts determine vent length for optimal drying performance.

Connect Inlet Hoses

Preparing Water Faucets and Hoses

Steps for turning off water and preparing hoses and fittings.

Attaching Short Hose and "Y" Connector

Instructions for connecting the short hose and Y-connector to the faucet.

Tightening Couplings

Guidance on properly tightening hose couplings to prevent leaks.

Install Vent System

Installing Exhaust Hood

Steps for installing the exhaust hood and sealing the wall opening.

Connecting Vent to Exhaust Hood

Instructions for securely attaching the vent to the exhaust hood.

Connect Inlet Hoses (Continued)

Attaching Long Hose to "Y" Connector

Steps for connecting the long hose to the Y-connector assembly.

Attaching Long Hose to Dryer Fill Valve

Instructions for connecting the long hose to the dryer's fill valve.

Turning on Faucet and Checking for Leaks

Steps to turn on water supply and check all connections for leaks.

Connect Vent

Connecting Vent to Dryer Exhaust Outlet

Steps for connecting the vent hose to the dryer's exhaust port.

Moving Dryer to Final Location

Instructions on moving the dryer into its final position.

Level Dryer

Checking Dryer Levelness

How to use a level to ensure the dryer is balanced correctly.

Adjusting Leveling Legs

Procedures for adjusting the dryer's legs for proper leveling.

Complete Installation Checklist

Final Installation Checks

A checklist of final items to verify after completing installation.

Troubleshooting Initial Dryer Operation

Checks to perform if the dryer does not start or shows errors.

Reverse Door Swing

Preparing for Door Swing Reversal

Initial steps to protect surfaces and open the dryer door for modification.

Removing the Door Assembly

Steps to detach the dryer door and its hinges from the unit.

Reverse Door Swing (Continued)

Reversing the Door Strike

Instructions to move the door strike to the opposite side for reversal.

Reinstalling the Door

Steps for reattaching the door after reversing its swing direction.

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