Connect vent – Maytag MEDX6STBW Installation User Manual
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Connect Vent
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
1.
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.
Move dryer to final location
2.
Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent.
Attach long hose to “Y”
connector and tighten couplings
4.
Attach dryer 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.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Attach long hose to dryer fill
valve and tighten coupling
5.
Attach other end of long hose
to fill valve at top of dryer
back panel. Screw on coupling
by hand until it is seated on fill
valve connector. Using pliers,
tighten the coupling an additional
two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage
to the coupling can result.
Turn on cold water faucet
Check that the water faucet is turned on.
6.
Check for leaks
Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.
7.
4"
(101 mm)
30
1
/
4
"
(768 mm)