Maytag MED8000A Datenbogen

Inlet Hose Connection Instructions for Steam Dryers

Instrucciones para la conexión de la manguera de entrada  

para secadoras con vapor

Instructions de raccordement du tuyau d’arrivée d’eau pour  

les sécheuses avec vapeur

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 

The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the 

new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.

2' (0.6 m) Inlet hose

5' (1.5 m) Inlet Hose

Rubber washer

Parts needed: 

(Not supplied with dryer)

Pliers

1.   Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
2.   Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace  

with new rubber washer provided. Inspect hoses to be sure 

rubber washers are in place.

3.   Attach short hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling  

by hand until it is seated on faucet.

4.   Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional  

two-thirds turn.

  

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can    

 result.

5.   Attach “Y” connector to the end of small hose. Screw on 

coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

6.   Attach one of the long hose ends to the “Y” connector. Screw 

on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

7.   Attach washer cold inlet hose (A) to other end of “Y” 

connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated  

on connector.

8.   Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds 

turn. 

  

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can    

 result.

9.   Attach other end of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer 

back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated  

on fill valve connector.

10.  Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds 

turn. 

  

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can  

 result.

11.  Check that the water faucets are on.
12.  Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.

“Y” connector

Your installation may require 

additional parts. To order,  

please contact the dealer  

from whom you purchased  

your dryer or an authorized  

service company.