Maytag MET3800X Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical
supply, if specied on the serial/rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.
DRAIN SYSTEM
Drain system can be installed using a oor drain, wall standpipe,
oor standpipe, or laundry tub. Select method you need.
Floor standpipe drain system
Minimum diameter for a standpipe drain: 2" (51 mm). Minimum
carry-away capacity: 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. Top of standpipe
must be at least 39" (990 mm) high; install no higher than 96"
(2.4 m) from bottom of washer/dryer. If you must install higher
than 96" (2.4 m), you will need a sump pump system.
Wall standpipe drain system
See requirements for oor standpipe drain system.
Floor drain system
Floor drain system requires a Siphon Break Kit (Part Number
285834), 2 Connector Kits (Part Number 285385), and an
Extension Drain Hose (Part Number 285863) that may be
purchased separately. See “Use and Care Guide” for ordering
details. Minimum siphon break: 28" (710 mm) from bottom of
washer/dryer. (Additional hoses may be needed.)
Laundry tub drain system
Minimum capacity: 20 gal. (76 L). Top of laundry tub must be
at least 39" (990 mm) above oor; install no higher than 96"
(2.4 m) from bottom of washer/dryer.
IMPORTANT: To avoid siphoning, no more than 4.5" (113 mm)
of drain hose should be inside standpipe or below the top of
wash tub. Secure drain hose with shipping strap.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Styles:
Acceptable Style:
Louvered hood
Box hood Angled hood
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Box/louvered
hoods
Angled
hoods
1
2
0
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
37 ft. (11.3 m)
32 ft. (9.7 m)
24 ft. (7.3 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
19 ft. (5.8 m)
The “Vent System Chart” provides venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
NOTE:
Side exhaust installations have a 90º turn inside the dryer.
To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.
E
xhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)
diameter vent is required. Rigid or exible metal exhaust vent
must be used. Do not use plastic or metal foil vet. Exhaust hood
must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that
may be in the path of the exhaust.
Vent System Chart