Maytag WED4890BQ Installation - Manual (Page 16)

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Connect Vent
1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
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.
Level Dryer
Not Level LEVEL Not Level
NOTE: The dryer must be level for the moisture sensing system
to operate correctly.
2.
Tighten and adjust leveling legs
If dryer is not level or the same height as the washer, prop up
using a wood block. Use wrench to adjust legs up or down,
and check again for levelness. Once legs are level, make sure
all four legs are snug against the floor before tightening them.
2.
Move dryer to final location
Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent.
After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard
from under the dryer.
1.
Level Dryer
Check levelness of dryer from side to side. Repeat from
front to back.
Complete Installation Checklist
q Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra
part, go back through steps to see what was skipped.
q Check that you have all of your tools.
q Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
q Check dryer’s final location. Be sure vent is not crushed
or kinked.
q For power supply cord installation, plug into an outlet.
For direct wire installation, turn on power.
q Check that dryer is level. See “Level Dryer.”
q Remove film on console and any tape remaining on dryer.
q Wipe dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
q Read “Dryer Use” in your Use and Care Guide.
q Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for
20 minutes and start the dryer.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
■ Controls are set in a running or “On” position.
■ Start button has been pushed firmly.
■ Dryer is plugged into an outlet and/or electrical supply
is on.
■
Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not tripped.
■ Dryer door is closed.
q When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and
close the door.