Maytag MEDB855D Installationsanweisungen

To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE 

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, 

chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space 

of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for 

exhausting.

4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent

 

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Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps  

may be used. 

 

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Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

 

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Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid 

crushing and kinking.

(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)

 

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Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.

 

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Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may  

result in reduced airflow and poor performance.

 

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Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.

 

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The total length should not exceed 7

3

/

4

 ft. (2.4 m).

 

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The length of flexible metal vent used must be included in 

the overall vent system design as shown in the “Vent System 

Charts.”

If using an existing vent system, clean lint from  

entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood  

is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents  

with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System  

Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to  

achieve best drying performance.

Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten, 

connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound  

on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal  

tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.

NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint 

compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use  

TEFLON

®†

 tape.

Non-flared  

male fitting

Flared  

male fitting

Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle 

is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing 

on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. 

Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.

 Open valve 

Closed valve

A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer 

to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown. 

Your connection may be different, according to supply line 

type, size, and location.

A. 3/8" flexible gas connector

B. 3/8" dryer pipe 

C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow

D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting