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Maytag Stacked Washer/Dryer manual

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  • Page 1

    printed in U.S .A. 6 3717020 ST A CKED W ASHER-DR YER INST ALLA TION INSTR UCTIONS LEA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS WITH THE O WNER IMPOR T ANT T O INST ALLER REMO VE THE DOOR FROM ALL DISCARDED APPLIANCES SUCH AS DR YERS AND COMBINA TION W ASHER/DR YERS T O A V OID THE D ANGER OF A CHILD SUFFOCA TING SHOULD HE/SHE CRA WL INSIDE AND THE DOOR BE SHUT . TH[...]

  • Page 2

    printed in U.S .A. 1 IMPOR T ANT T O O WNER Retain these instructions for future ref erence. This new Ma ytag appliance is designed to ser ve you dependab ly for man y years . How ev er , it cannot do so unless provided with sufficient electrical power , suitable e xhausting and if a gas model, adequate gas supply . W e urge you to read this carefu[...]

  • Page 3

    2 printed in U.S .A. PREINST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS Location: The stack ed washer/dr y er is approv ed f or zero clearance installation on the sides and the back (depending on v enting used). The loca- tion selected must tak e into consideration the dimensions of the unit and conv enience for cus- tomer use and access in case ser vice should be [...]

  • Page 4

    printed in U.S .A. 3 ALCO VE OR CLOSET INST ALLA TION When the stack ed washer/dr yer is to be installed in an alcov e area or a closet, clearance should be provided around the unit f or an adequate air supply and f or ease of installation and ser vicing. An appliance installed in a closet shall hav e no other fuel burning appliance installed in th[...]

  • Page 5

    EXHA UST HOOD TYPE Number of 90° T ur ns Maximum length of 4 inch diameter rigid metal duct 0 54 f eet 44 f eet 1 43 f eet 33 f eet 2 36 f eet 26 f eet 3 30 f eet 20 f eet 4 24 f eet 14 f eet Maximum length of 4 inch diameter fle xible stiff w alled metal duct 0 34 f eet 27 f eet 1 26 f eet 19 f eet 2 22 f eet 17 f eet 3 18 f eet 15 f eet 4 15 f e[...]

  • Page 6

    printed in U.S .A. 5 RIGID DUCTW ORK LIMIT A TIONS Rigid metal ductwork should not e xceed 54 feet of straight 4 inch duct. Each 90° elbow and the e xhaust hood should be considered equivalent to 8 f eet of straight ductwork. F or e xample, if an e xhaust hood and two 90° elbows are used, the maxim um straight duct allow ed would be 26 f eet. Not[...]

  • Page 7

    6 printed in U.S .A. 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. ADDITIONAL GR OUND PR OCEDURE WHERE LOCAL CODE PERMITS. A grounding kit (P ar t No . 12001875) is av ailable. It contains the e xter nal ground wire , clamp , ground scre w and washer . W[...]

  • Page 8

    printed in U.S .A. 7 4-WIRE RECEPT A CLE F or a 4-wire hook-up , the frame of a 120/240 v olt machine must NO T be connected to neutral ter minals. It MUST be connected to the 4th wire (green) of the po wer supply or to the metallic cov er ing of a 3-wire supply . If a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA type is used, a matching U .L. list- ed pow er supply [...]

  • Page 9

    8 printed in U.S .A. 36 inch standpipe recommended If standpipe is less than 36 inches (or floor drain) – drain hose should be routed through the clip to raise hose to the proper height, use clip tie to securely hold drain hose in clip . Installation accessor y kits are av ailable f or other types of drain f acility conditions…see W asher Insta[...]

  • Page 10

    printed in U.S .A. 9 INST ALLA TION INST ALL DR YER UNIT AND ST AND The dr yer and stand are installed first. With the connections prepared f or e xhausting, electric pow er and gas (if gas stack ed washer/dryer , see page 9), the dr yer and stand are mo ved to the location. NO TE: When moving the dr yer and stand on an appliance hand truck, it is [...]

  • Page 11

    10 printed in U.S .A. DR YER INST ALLA TION A CCESSORIES V ent Kit – standard – 4 ″ (10.16cm) kit includes two elbo ws, three pipes and one v ent hood V ent Hood – 4 ″ (10.16cm) opening Aluminum Pipe – 4 ″ x 24 ″ (10.16cm x 60.96cm) Aluminum Elbo w – 4 ″ (10.16cm) Aluminum Window Plate – 15 ″ x 20 ″ (38.10cm x 50.80cm) –[...]

  • Page 12

    printed in U.S .A. 11 Attach the inlet hoses to the HO T and COLD f aucets. Being sure the hose marked “HO T” is attached to the HO T water f aucet. Tighten by hand until snug and then 2/3 of a tur n with pliers. Do not overtighten. Attach the 90° ends of the inlet hoses to the HO T and COLD connections on the back of the w asher . HO T and CO[...]

  • Page 13

    12 printed in U.S .A. 10. Connect the dr yer po wer cord to 120 volt A C outlet f or gas models. 240 v olt outlet f or electric models. Make appropriate e xter nal ground connection. See DET AILED Installation Instructions for ELECTRICAL REQUIRE- MENTS AND GROUNDING (pages 6-7). 11. Slide washer all the w a y back into stand. T abs on stand legs ar[...]

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    printed in U.S .A. 13 ADDITIONAL INFORMA TION ODD CYCLE OPERA TION This Ma ytag stack ed washer/dr yer is man uf ac- tured f or operation on 60 Hz approv ed electr ical ser vice. It is not designed for use on 50 Hz A C electrical ser vice and conv ersion of the product from 60 to 50 cycle operation is not recom- mended. For additional inf or mation[...]