MAYTAG W10323246 4 Way Dryer Vent Kit Instruction Manual
- October 27, 2023
- Maytag
Table of Contents
Way Dryer Vent Kit
Installation Instructions
for W10323246 4-Way Vent Kit
Front Load Dryer Match with Full Front Panel – Side and Bottom
Exhaust Venting
Parts included in Kit:
1 Instruction Sheet
1 4” Diameter Vent – 305 mm (12”)
1 4” Diameter Vent – 187 mm (7.40”)
1 4” Diameter Vent – 86 mm (3.40”)
1 4” Diameter Vent – Elbow (0 degrees to 90 degrees)
2 4 3/16” Diameter Clamp
2 Plate, Cover (Metal)
2 Plugs, Side Panel (Plastic)
1 Ring, Vent
2 Screw – #8 x 1/2”
Tool and Accessories required:
• 1/4” Socket and Ratchet Wrench
• 1/4” Nut Driver
• 5/16” Nut-Driver
• Flat-Head Screwdriver
• Phillips-Head Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Pliers
• 1/8” Drill Bit
• Drill
• Cold Chisel
• File, Round
Procedure for Dryer Disassembly
To Gain Access to Inside of Dryer for Installation of Optional
Exhaust Venting
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
1. Unplug dryer or disconnect power.
NOTE: For Gas Dryer application, turn off gas supply using the
shut-off valve that supplies the dryer. Disconnect flexible gas
supply line connected to rear of dryer.
2. Remove dryer top by first removing the two (2) screws from
the rear of the dryer. See Figure 1.
3. Remove dryer top by sliding top toward rear of dryer and lift
to remove. See Figure 2.
4. Remove console by first removing two (2) screws (one from
each side of console) at location as shown in Figure 3.
5. Disconnect drum light and main console connectors as shown
in Figure 4 located on top right front side of dryer. Lift up on
console and tilt assembly forward to remove console.
6. Begin removing front panel assembly by opening door and
removing the two (2) screws shown in Figure 5.
NOTE: After removal of these screws, close door.
7. Disconnect door switch connector located on top right front
side of dryer. See Figure 4.
8. Remove four (4) screws from bottom of front panel as shown
in Figure 6.
9. Remove the three (3) screws from the top of the front panel
as shown in Figure 7.
10. Remove front panel assembly from dryer by lifting front panel
assembly off tabs (one each side).See Figure 8.
11. Remove the bulkhead assembly from dryer by first removing
lint screen from dryer lint duct. See Figure 9.
12. Disconnect moisture sensor disconnect block from main
harness disconnect block located at lower right side of dryer.
See Figure 10.
13. Remove lint duct by removing four (4) screws and clip as
shown in Figure 11.
NOTE: Slide lint duct down and away from dryer to remove.
14. Remove console mounting bracket by removing two (2)
screws securing bracket to cabinet left side panels, two (2)
screws from right side panel and one (1) screw from central
control bracket. Slightly lift assembly and remove from dryer.
See Figure 12A and 12B.
15. Remove bulkhead assembly by first removing four (4) screws
securing the bulkhead assembly to cabinet. Slightly lift up on
bulkhead assembly and at the same time pulling away from
drum working rollers off drum. See Figure 13.
NOTE: During removal of bulkhead, take special notice of the
lower protective shield to assure proper placement during reassembly.
16. Swing bulkhead assembly to side and remove two (2) harness
clips by pinching ends with pliers to disconnect harness from
bulkhead. See Figure 14.
17. Before removing drum from dryer the CCU & bracket assembly
must be secured in position to side panel using the
plastic hook attached to the main harness. This will allow the
CCU assembly to hang in place rather than dropping down
when the drum is removed. See Figure 15.
18. Remove drum from dryer by reaching into dryer just under
the drum to back side of drive motor. Grasp idler pulley and
lift up to relieve tension from belt and remove belt from motor
pulley and idler pulley. Refer to Figure 16 for belt removal
and reassembly.
19. Remove drum from the dryer by grasping the drum belt and
front of drum while sliding drum out of cabinet front.
IMPORTANT: Note position of drum belt, front and rear orientation
for reassembly. The drum front opening is larger than the rear
drum opening. See Figure 17.
NOTE: When removing drum from cabinet be sure not to hit the
CCU & bracket assembly knocking it from its hanging position.
20. Remove the existing exhaust vent by removing one (1) 3/8”
long screw that secures the vent to the blower housing outlet.
See Figure 18.
NOTE: The screw (3/8” long) removed in step 20 must be used
in this location for reassembly.
21. Remove the vent ring by depressing the three (3) tabs on the
ring allowing you to push it out away from dryer rear panel.
See Figure 19.
22. Plug the 4” hole in the rear panel that the existing exhaust
vent ran through using the metal cover plate included with
kit. Use screw included with kit to secure plate in position.
Install plate from the inside of the dryer rear panel with tab
of plate positioned as shown in Figure 20.
NOTE: As recommended, install cover plate from the inside of
the dryer with tab located at the bottom of the rear exhaust hole.
To aid in installation, take a screwdriver, inserting it into the larger
hole in the cover plate and pulling the plate toward the rear.
23. Use screw included with kit to secure plate in position by
driving the retaining screw into the plate’s smaller hole to
lock the plate in position as shown in Figure 21.
NOTE: If dryer was previously setup for side venting leaving an
exposed knockout hole or had additional panel knockout removed,
from outside of dryer install the plastic plug(s) included with kit to
the side panel knockout hole(s). See Figure 22.
NOTE: If dryer was previously setup for bottom venting, from
inside of dryer install the metal cover plate with screw included
with kit to the bottom panel hole that the vent tube previously
existed. See Figure 23.
24. Verify if electrical tape is located on main wiring harness as
shown in Figure 24. If not, wrap electrical tape as shown
around harness wire lead to prevent possible wire pinching.
Venting PROCEDURE IS CATEGORIZED IN THREE SECTIONS
NOTE: Determine your new vent direction and follow the section
that applies to your application.
Section 1 – Bottom Exhaust Venting
Section 2 – Left Side Exhaust Venting
Section 3 – Right Side Exhaust Venting
Section 1 – Bottom Exhaust Venting
1. Position the dryer into its operating position in the room and
measure its rear corner location from the back wall and side
wall. Record these dimensions for future use.
2. Using two (2) corner posts from the shipping carton or other
protective material on the floor beside the dryer, gently lay
dryer on left side.
3. Using either a 1/8” drill bit and drill or a cold chisel and hammer,
remove the six (6) knockout retaining tabs around the
edge. See Figure 25.
4. Using a cold chisel and hammer around the knockout hole
edge, work around the edge until the knockout is removed.
Use a file to remove the small edge burrs generated by the
knockout procedure.
5. Reposition the dryer into its operating position using the dimensions
recorded in step 2 above. Using the exhaust hole
in the bottom panel as a template, mark the floor accordingly.
6. Attach the 187 mm (7.40”) long vent to the blower housing
using the 3/8” long screw removed in step 20 of “Procedure
for Dryer Disassembly” section. See Figure 26.
7. Create sub-assembly by combining the 86 mm ( 3.40”) long
vent tube , the elbow and two clamps included in kit. Slightly
tighten clamps to hold assembly together but yet allow for
movement at this time.
8. Attach vent tube sub-assembly to the 187 mm (7.40”) long
vent tube within dryer as shown in Figure 26.
9. Assure the positioning of the bottom exhaust vent assembly
then securely tighten the clamps. See Figure 26.
10. Bottom venting of your dryer is now complete. Reassemble
dryer in reverse order as the dryer was disassembled referencing
this instruction sheet assuring proper assembly and
wire lead connections.
11. Proceed to “Completing Dryer Installation” section at the end
of this instruction sheet.
Section 2 – Left Side Exhaust Venting
NOTE: Allow for a minimum clearance of 10” from wall to dryer side
panel if venting exhaust downward after exiting side panel of dryer.
1. As you are facing the dryer, review the lower section of the left
side panel. If two (2) knockout features are present remove
the MOST REARWARD KNOCKOUT ONLY. See Figure 27.
2. To remove the most rearward left side knockout, use either a
1/8” drill bit or a cold chisel and hammer. Remove the six(6)
knockout retaining tabs around the edge. See Figure 28.
3. Using a cold chisel and hammer around the knockout hole
edge, work around the edge until the knockout is removed.
Use a file to remove the small edge burrs generated by the
knockout procedure.
4. Attach the 187 mm (7.40”) long vent to the blower housing
using the 3/8” long screw removed in step 20 of “Procedure
for Dryer Disassembly” section.
5. Attach the 305 mm (12.0”) long vent tube and elbow from kit
together using clamp included in kit. Tighten clamp to hold
sub assembly together. See Figure 29.
6. Insert the sub-assembly from Step #5 into the left side knockout
hole, rib-end facing out. Slide a clamp onto the elbow and
attached elbow end to the 187 mm (7.40”) vent tube already
in the dryer. See Figure 29.
7. From the outside of the dryer, install the vent ring included
with kit by sliding over exhaust vent tube and snap into place.
See Figure 30.
8. Assure the positioning of the exhaust vent assembly, making
sure the positive stop bump on the 305 mm (12.0”) long vent
tube is on the outside of the dryer. See Figure 30. Securely
tighten both clamps. See Figure 29.
9. Left side venting of your dryer is now complete. Reassemble
dryer in reverse order as the dryer was disassembled referencing
this instruction sheet assuring proper assembly and
wire lead connections.
10. Proceed to “Completing Dryer Installation” section at the end
of this instruction sheet.
Section 3 – Right Side Exhaust Venting
NOTE: Allow for a min. clearance of 10” from wall to dryer side
panel if venting exhaust downward after existing side panel of
dryer.
1. As you are facing the dryer, review the lower section of
the right side panel. If two (2) knockout features are present
remove the MOST REARWARD KNOCKOUT ONLY.
See Figure 31.
2. To remove the rearward right side knockout by using either
a 1/8” drill bit and drill or a cold chisel and hammer. Remove
the six (6) knockout retaining tabs around the edge.
See Figure 32.
3. Using a cold chisel and hammer around the knockout hole
edge, work around the edge until the knockout is removed.
Use a file to remove the small edge burrs generated by the
knockout procedure.
4. Attach the 187 mm (7.40”) long vent to the blower housing
using the 3/8” long screw removed in step 20 of “Procedure
for Dryer Disassembly” section.
5. Assemble the 305 mm (12.0”) long vent tube and elbow from
kit together using clamp included in kit. Tighten clamp to hold
sub assembly together. See Figure 33.
6. Feed this vent tube sub-assembly into the dryer and out the
right side panel exhaust hole. Use clamp included with kit,
slide it onto the elbow and press the elbow onto the 187 mm
(7.40”) vent tube. See Figure 33.
7. Assure the positioning of the exhaust vent assembly and
securely tighten both clamps. See Figure 33.
8. From the outside of the dryer, install the vent ring included
with kit by sliding over exhaust vent tube and snap into place.
See Figure 34.
9. Assure the positioning of the exhaust vent assembly, making
sure the positive stop bump on the 305 mm (12.0”) long vent
tube is on the outside of the dryer. See Figure 34. Securely
tighten both clamps. See Figure 33.
10. Right side venting of your dryer is now complete. Reassemble
dryer in reverse order as the dryer was disassembled referencing
this instruction sheet assuring proper assembly and
wire lead connections.
11. Proceed to “Completing Dryer Installation” section.
Completing Dryer Installation
IMPORTANT: Take special note of specific areas listed below
assuring proper re-assembly of dryer.
1. Reassemble dryer in reverse order as the dryer was disassembled
referencing previous instruction photographs and
following the steps below.
2. When reinstalling the drum, see Figure 17 for correct drum
front direction.
3. When reattaching drum belt, verify belt grooves are toward
the drum outer surface. Lift up on the idler pulley arm and loop
the belt into position as shown in Figure 16. Slowly release
the idler arm putting tension on the belt. Slightly lift up on
drum front and slowly rotate to verify belt is seated correctly.
4. Swing the front bulkhead to the dryer front and reattach the
two (2) wire harness clips to the front of the front bulkhead.
When re-hanging the front bulkhead to the dryer, make sure
the wire harness is not getting pinched and the mid-section
of the front bulkhead edge is behind the side panel edge.
See Figure 35 as well as Figure 13.
5. Seat the front bulkhead rollers up under the drum lip and turn
the drum to verify they are seated. Reattach four (4) screws
in the corners, Figure 13.
6. At the bottom of the front bulkhead is a lower protective flap.
Verify flap is laying above the blower sensor connectors as
shown in Figure 36.
7. When reattaching the upper front bracket, make sure the
central control bracket front is above the upper front bracket,
see Figure 12B. Insert and push down two (2) ear tabs on
either side of bracket, Figure 37. Reattach five (5) screws
as shown in Figures 12A and 12B.
8. When reattaching the blower housing lint duct and its screws,
see Figure 11, verify the lower plastic lint duct clip is hooking
the lint duct correctly. See Figure 38.
9. Reconnect the moisture sensor connector. See Figure 10.
10. Reinsert the lint screen. See Figure 9.
11. When re-hanging the front panel and door assembly onto
the two (2) tabs, Figure 8, verify the door switch connector
is also properly fed up and behind the upper front bracket.
Attach the three (3) upper screws, Figure 7. Connect the
door switch, Figure 4. Holding the front panel in position to
prevent bending it, open the dryer door and reattach two
(2) Phillip-head screws, Figure 5. Attach the four (4) lower
screws, Figure 6.
12. Take the front console and feed the two connectors through
the right hole in the upper front bracket. Set the two console
bottom corner posts into the front panel top slots and tip the
console toward back clicking its top lip over the top edge of
the upper front bracket. Reconnect the drum light and main
console connectors, Figure 4. Reattach the two (2) upper
screws, Figure 3.
13. Take the front edge of the top panel and set it into the plastic
tray of the upper front bracket, Figure 2. Set the remaining
top panel down and slide it forward into position. Reattach
the two (2) rear screws, Figure 1.
14. Reposition dryer to operating position.
15. Connect external exhaust vent to dryer.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not use an extension cord.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not remove ground prong.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical
shock.
16. Plug in dryer or reconnect power.
NOTE: For gas dryer application, connect flexible gas supply line
to rear of dryer. Turn on gas supply and check for leaks by brushing
or spraying approved non-corrosive leak detection solution
onto connection at rear of dryer. If any bubbles are present turn
off gas supply, tighten the leaking connection and retest for leaks.
17. Check to assure all components are attached securely in
place and lint screen has been installed to dryer.
18. Check that dryer is working properly.