Connect vent – Maytag MEDX6STBW Installation User Manual

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Connect Vent

Connect vent to exhaust outlet

1.

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.

Move dryer to final location

2.

Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent.

Attach long hose to “Y”

connector and tighten couplings

4.

Attach dryer 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the “Y” connector.

Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of “Y” connector.

Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional two-thirds

turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

Attach long hose to dryer fill

valve and tighten coupling

5.

Attach other end of long hose

to fill valve at top of dryer

back panel. Screw on coupling

by hand until it is seated on fill

valve connector. Using pliers,

tighten the coupling an additional

two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage

to the coupling can result.

Turn on cold water faucet

Check that the water faucet is turned on.

6.

Check for leaks

Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.

7.

4"

(101 mm)

30

1

/

4

"

(768 mm)

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