USER MANUAL
Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would block the airflow for proper dryer operation. This includes clearing piles of laundry in front of the dryer.
Cleaning the Dryer Interior
To clean dryer drum:
1. Use nonflammable cleaner or a mild hand dish detergent mixed at a low concentration with very warm water, and rub with a soft cloth.
2. Use a microfiber cloth and hot water in a spray bottle to clean the drum and a second microfiber towel to dry.
From inside the dryer cabinet:
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified appliance service or ventilation system cleaner.
From the exhaust vent:
Lint should be removed every 2 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage.
Every load cleaning:
The lint screen may be located either in the door opening or the top of the dryer depending on model. A screen blocked by lint can increase drying time.
To clean:
1. Remove the lint screen. If necessary, press the tab to release and open the lint screen. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.

2. Push the lint screen firmly back into place.
As-needed cleaning:
Laundry detergent and fabric softener residue can build up on the lint screen. This buildup can cause longer drying times for your clothes, or cause the dryer to stop before your load is completely dry. The screen is probably clogged if lint falls off while the screen is in the dryer. Clean the lint screen with a nylon brush every 6 months, or more frequently, if it becomes clogged due to a residue buildup.
To wash:

4. Rinse screen with hot water.
5. Thoroughly dry lint screen with a clean towel. Reinstall screen in dryer.

3. Turn bulb counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 10 W appliance bulb only. Replace the cover and secure with the screw.
4. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
Accessories and replacement parts are available for your model. For ordering and contact information, please reference your Quick Start Guide.
Check Your Vent System for Good Airflow
Good Airflow
Along with heat, dryers require good airflow to efficiently dry laundry. Proper venting will reduce your drying times and improve your energy savings. See Installation Instructions.
The venting system attached to the dryer plays a big role in good airflow. Blocked or crushed vents as well as improper venting installation will reduce air flow and dryer performance.
Service calls caused by improper venting are not covered by the warranty and will be paid by the customer, regardless of who installed the dryer. To clean or repair venting, contact a venting specialist.
Maintain Good Airflow

Nonuse or Storage Care
If you will be on vacation or not using your dryer for an extended period of time, you should:
Moving Care
For power supply cord-connected dryers:
For direct-wired dryers:
Special Instructions for Steam Models
Install and store your dryer where it will not freeze. Because some water may stay in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. If storing or moving your dryer during freezing weather, winterize it.
Water inlet hose
Replace inlet hose and hose screen after 5 years of use to reduce the risk of hose failure. Periodically inspect and replace inlet hose if bulges, kinks, cuts, wear, or leaks are found.
When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of replacement.
To winterize the dryer:
To use the dryer again:
Reinstalling the Dryer
Follow the Installation Instructions to locate, level, and connect the dryer.
Tools and Parts
Tools Needed for All Installations:

Additional Tools Needed (on some models):

Parts Supplied (all models):

Leveling legs (4) (Length and appearance of legs may vary according to model)
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are included.
Parts Needed (steam models):

Vented Models:

Parts Needed (all models):
Additional parts may be required, depending on your installation.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
Read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements” before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the Quick Start
Guide for service contact information.
Available Accessories:
Refer to your Quick Start Guide for contact and ordering information.
Location Requirements
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
You will need:
Installation clearances:
For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances, and clearances for walls, doors, and floor moldings. Space must be large enough to allow the dryer door to fully open. Add spacing on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door is installed, top and bottom air openings in the door are required.
Installation spacing for a recessed area or closet installation
All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing allowed.
Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):

Minimum installation clearances (dryer only):

For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked.
Mobile Home – Additional installation requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or the Standard for Mobile Homes, CAN/CSA- Z240 MH.
Mobile home installations require:
Electrical Requirements – U.S.A.
It is your responsibility:
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL-listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
If your outlet looks like this:

Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30 R. The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identified by a white cover.
If your outlet looks like this:

Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL-listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have three gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
Electric Requirements – Canada
It is your responsibility:

For further information, or to obtain a Power Supply Cord Replacement (Part Number W11095079), please reference the contact information listed on your Quick Start Guide.
Install Leveling Legs
1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs

To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer.
Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard.
2. Screw in leveling legs

Using a wrench and tape measure, screw leveling legs into leg holes until bottom of foot is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) to mm) from bottom of the dryer.
For leveling legs with the diamond marking:
Screw legs into leg holes by hand. Use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible.
Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the two dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location.
Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.
Electrical Installation – U.S.A.

Remove hold-down screw and terminal block cover.
3. Choose electrical connection type
Power supply cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 14-30R): Go to “4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection.” Then, go to “Venting Requirements.”
Power supply cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA Type 10-30R): Go to “3-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection.” Then, go to “Venting Requirements.”
4- wire direct connection: Go to “Direct Wire Strain Relief,” then “4-Wire Direct Wire Connection,” then, go to “Venting Requirements.”
3- wire direct connection: Go to “Direct Wire Strain Relief”, then “3-Wire Direct Wire Connection,” then, go to “Venting Requirements.”
Power Supply Cord Strain Relief
1. Attach power supply cord strain relief

Remove the screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the tabs of the two clamp sections (C) into the hole below the terminal block opening (B) so that one tab is pointing up (A) and the other is pointing down (D), and hold in place. Tighten strain relief screws just enough to hold the two clamp sections (C) together.
2. Attach power supply cord to strain relief

Put power supply cord through the strain relief. Be sure that the wire insulation on the power supply cord is inside the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Do not further tighten strain relief screws at this point.
4- Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

3. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).
4. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
5. Connect ground wire

Connect ground wire (F) (green or bare) of power supply cord under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
6. Connect remaining wires

Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
3- Wire Power Supply Cord Connection

3. Remove center screw

Remove center terminal block screw (B).
4. Connect neutral wire

Connect neutral wire (white or center) (C) of power supply cord under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
5. Connect remaining wires

Connect remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
Direct Wire Connection
Direct wire strain relief
1. Attach direct wire strain relief

Unscrew the removable conduit connector (A) and any screws from a 3/4" (19 mm) UL-listed strain relief (UL marking on strain relief). Put the threaded section of the strain relief through the hole below the terminal block opening (B).
Reaching inside the terminal block opening, screw the removable conduit connector (A) onto the strain relief threads (C) and tighten securely.
2. Attach direct wire cable to strain relief

Put direct wire cable through the strain relief. The strain relief should have a tight fit with the dryer cabinet and be in a horizontal position. Tighten strain relief screw against the direct wire cable.
For 4-wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3.

For 3-wire Direct Wire Connection, continue to step 3.

4 - Wire Direct Wire Connection
3. Prepare your 4-wire cable for direct connection

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 5" (127 mm) of outer covering from end of cable, leaving bare ground wire at 5" (127 mm). Cut 1 1/2" (38 mm) from remaining 3 wires. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). Shape ends of wires into hooks.
4. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).
5. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and place hooked end (hook facing right) of neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of direct wire cable under center screw of terminal block (B). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screw.
6. Connect ground wire

Connect ground wire (green or bare) (F) of direct wire cable under green external ground conductor screw (A). Tighten screw.
7. Connect remaining wires

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
3- Wire Direct Wire Connection
3. Prepare your 3-wire cable for direct connection

Direct wire cable must have 5 ft. (1.52 m) of extra length so dryer may be moved if needed.
Strip 3 1/2" (89 mm) of outer covering from end of cable. Strip insulation back 1" (25 mm). If using 3-wire cable with ground wire, cut bare wire even with outer covering. Shape wire ends into hooks.
4. Remove center screw

Remove center terminal block screw (B).
5. Connect neutral wire

Place hooked end of neutral wire (white or center) (C) of direct wire cable under center terminal block screw (B). Squeeze hooked end together. Tighten screw.
6. Connect remaining wires

Place hooked ends of remaining direct wire cable wires under outer terminal block screws (hooks facing right). Squeeze hooked ends together and tighten screws. Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
Optional 3-Wire Connection (Power Supply Cord Shown)
1. Prepare to connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

Install the correct strain relief for your electrical connection method. Remove center terminal block screw (B). Remove neutral ground wire (E) from green external ground conductor screw (A).
2. Connect neutral ground wire and neutral wire

Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
3. Connect remaining wires

Place remaining wires under outer terminal block screws. Tighten screws.
4. Connect external ground wire

Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the green external ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground.
Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel.
Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to “Venting Requirements.”
Venting Requirements

Rigid metal vent:
Flexible metal vent (acceptable only if accessible to clean):
Exhaust hoods:

Elbows:

Clamps:

Vent products can be purchased from your dealer. For
Recommended exhaust installations:
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other installations are possible.

Optional exhaust installations:
Some models can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side, or through the bottom. If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted.

Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.

Special provisions for mobile home installations:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible portion of the mobile home and must not terminate beneath the mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.

Determine vent path:
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying performance:
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in Vent System Chart.” Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
The “Vent System Chart” provides venting requirements that will help achieve best drying performance.


In cases in which the Installation Instructions do not address the vent length for the specific number of elbows required for a particular application, the following calculations may be used.
The total vent system length includes all straight and curved portions of the vent system):
For example, if the Installation Instructions state that a dryer is allowed 40 Ft. (12.2 m) of total vent length with two 90° bends, the total allowable vent length would be reduced by 10 Ft. (3.0 m) from 40 Ft [12.2 m] to 30 Ft. [9.1m]).
1. Install exhaust hood

Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2. Connect vent to exhaust hood

Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint.
For vented, non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.”
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
1. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer

Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer.
2. Attach short hose and “Y” connector

Attach 2 ft. (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y” connector to male end of the 2 ft. (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.
3. Tighten couplings

Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn.
4. Attach long hose to “Y” connector and tighten couplings

Attach one of the 5 ft. (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the “Y” connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of “Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn.
5. Attach long hose to dryer fill valve and tighten coupling

If applicable, remove protective cap from water inlet valve. Attach other end of long hose to fill valve on dryer back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds turn.
6. Turn on cold water faucet

Check that the water faucet is turned on.
7. Check for leaks

Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucets, and hoses.
1. Connect vent to exhaust outlet

Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean.
Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
2. Move dryer to final location

Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking the vent.
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under dryer.
1. Level Dryer


Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from front to back.
2. Adjust leveling legs

If dryer is not level, prop up using a wood block. Use wrench to adjust legs up or down, and check again for levelness.
Once dryer is level, make sure all four legs are snug against the floor and the dryer does not rock.
Complete Installation Checklist
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
• When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and close the door.
If you do not feel heat, turn off dryer, and check the following:
Reference file: Maytag MED6200KW 29" 7 Cu. Ft. Electric Dryer
Additionally, the document applies to other Maytag models: W11364660A, W11364661A-SP