Whirlpool MEDB950YW Installation Instruction

To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard 

from dryer carton; place under entire dryer. Firmly grasp 

dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on 

cardboard.

IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on its back, use the cardboard 

corner posts the dryer was packed with to avoid damaging 

the back of the dryer. Lay the dryer on its side if you do not 

have the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with.

Examine leveling legs. Using a wrench, screw legs into leg 

holes until foot flange touches the base. Foot is fully installed 

when bottom of foot is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) from 

bottom of dryer.

Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is 

close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical 

connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

4-wire 

receptacle 

(14-30R)

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 4 10-gauge solid 

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.

3-wire 

receptacle 

(10-30R)

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 3 10-gauge solid 

copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of 

NEMA Type 10-30R.

Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) 

and be:

 

■

Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable 

(with ground wire), covered with flexible metallic conduit. All 

current-carrying wires must be insulated.

 

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10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least  

5 ft. (1.52 m) long.

Flange