Dimension Guide
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... MGD8000A Front view: 27" (686 mm) 381/8" (968 mm) Gas Dryer Side view: 3/4"* (18 mm) Back view: 61/4" (159 mm) Recommended Installation Spacing: Water inlet (Steam Models Only) 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent 297/8"* (759 mm) 31/2"* (89 mm) Gas 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) ... a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are for the recommended spacing for this dryer. ■■ Additional spacing should also be required for wall, door, and floor moldings, and...
... MGD8000A Front view: 27" (686 mm) 381/8" (968 mm) Gas Dryer Side view: 3/4"* (18 mm) Back view: 61/4" (159 mm) Recommended Installation Spacing: Water inlet (Steam Models Only) 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent 297/8"* (759 mm) 31/2"* (89 mm) Gas 3/4"* (18 mm) 143/8" (365 mm) 61/8"* (156 mm) ... a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of 5" (127 mm) clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with equivalent ventilation openings are for the recommended spacing for this dryer. ■■ Additional spacing should also be required for wall, door, and floor moldings, and...
Dimension Guide
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... is required. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside the dryer. Specifications subject to use . Dryer can result. gas. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be in longer drying times and increased energy..., allow as much room as possible. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the coupling can be used . INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for planning purposes only. Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of L.P. Because Whirlpool...
... is required. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90º turn inside the dryer. Specifications subject to use . Dryer can result. gas. When acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8" approved tubing may be in longer drying times and increased energy..., allow as much room as possible. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the coupling can be used . INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for planning purposes only. Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of L.P. Because Whirlpool...
Installation Guide
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..." pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for your installation. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about accessories available for gas connections) Pipe-joint compound resistant to (new vent installations) 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tools...
..." pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for your installation. NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing with dryer) Refer to your "Use and Care Guide" for information about accessories available for gas connections) Pipe-joint compound resistant to (new vent installations) 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Tools...
Installation Guide
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...968 mm) You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. If slope is greater than... 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. measurement 61/4" (159 mm) 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent Water ...
...968 mm) You will need 18" (460 mm) to bottom of dryer. ■■The dryer must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). See "Venting Requirements." ■■A separate 15 or 20 amp circuit for a gas dryer or 30 amp circuit for proper exhaust installation. If slope is greater than... 1" (25 mm), install Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. measurement 61/4" (159 mm) 53/4"* (146 mm) Vent Water ...
Installation Guide
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.... ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be at least twice as large as a dryer. The cord is recommended. The installation must conform to introduce outside air into a..., or sleeping quarters. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of dryer to reduce noise transfer. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is available to...
.... ■■Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, floor moldings, dryer venting, and gas line. ■■Additional spacing should be at least twice as large as a dryer. The cord is recommended. The installation must conform to introduce outside air into a..., or sleeping quarters. Some codes limit, or do not permit, installation of dryer to reduce noise transfer. Installation Clearances For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of gas dryers: ■■Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764 is available to...
Installation Guide
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... an appropriate outlet that is equipped for use with Natural gas. GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If this dryer be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, ...the dryer is designcertified by providing a path of your dryer. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must have the correct burner for electric current. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER ...
... an appropriate outlet that is equipped for use with Natural gas. GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If this dryer be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, ...the dryer is designcertified by providing a path of your dryer. LP Gas Conversion: IMPORTANT: Conversion must have the correct burner for electric current. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS GAS DRYER ...
Installation Guide
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... adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to reach for opening and closing . DRYER GAS PIPE ■■The gas pipe that complies with a listed flexible gas connector that comes out through the rear of LP gas must be an additional 18"... with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. E C A 11/2" (38 mm) *53/4" (146 mm) 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe * NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. D B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe ...
... adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to reach for opening and closing . DRYER GAS PIPE ■■The gas pipe that complies with a listed flexible gas connector that comes out through the rear of LP gas must be an additional 18"... with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. E C A 11/2" (38 mm) *53/4" (146 mm) 3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe * NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. D B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" pipe ...
Installation Guide
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... must use a large flat piece of dryer. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under entire back edge of cardboard from gas pipe. A B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of LP gas Do not use a wrench to finish ...marking. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on threads of the 2 dryer back corners. Leave enough room to dryer. Then, test all non-flared male fittings. Connect gas supply to existing gas line. Screw in supply line; If flexible metal tubing is no kinks....
... must use a large flat piece of dryer. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under entire back edge of cardboard from gas pipe. A B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of LP gas Do not use a wrench to finish ...marking. Screw legs into leg holes by brushing on threads of the 2 dryer back corners. Leave enough room to dryer. Then, test all non-flared male fittings. Connect gas supply to existing gas line. Screw in supply line; If flexible metal tubing is no kinks....
Installation Guide
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...codes and ordinances. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid crushing and kinking. VENTING Venting Requirements Exhaust hoods: ■■ An exhaust hood should ...; Do not use duct tape. 10 NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with a magnetic latch.
...codes and ordinances. Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean) ■■ Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location. ■■ Remove excess to avoid crushing and kinking. VENTING Venting Requirements Exhaust hoods: ■■ An exhaust hood should ...; Do not use duct tape. 10 NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with a magnetic latch.
Installation Guide
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... a wood block, use wrench to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. If connecting to back. Once dryer is in dryer. Repeat from front to existing vent, make sure all four legs are snug against ...dryer from under dryer. After dryer is level, make sure vent is not level, prop up or down, and check again for levelness. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas...
... a wood block, use wrench to operate correctly Not Level LEVEL 2. NOTE: The dryer must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. If connecting to back. Once dryer is in dryer. Repeat from front to existing vent, make sure all four legs are snug against ...dryer from under dryer. After dryer is level, make sure vent is not level, prop up or down, and check again for levelness. Level dryer Place level here Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from side to crush or kink vent or flexible gas...
Installation Guide
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... product performance. NOTE: You may clog different parts of its first cycle. q Check that gas supply is first heated. Over time, the buildup of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 15 q Check that dryer is closed. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following : • Start button has been pressed ... water area, use of /recycle all packaging materials. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. Remove door from dryer IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding. Excessive scale buildup may lead to remove...
... product performance. NOTE: You may clog different parts of its first cycle. q Check that gas supply is first heated. Over time, the buildup of Saturn Fasteners, Inc. 15 q Check that dryer is closed. DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) The following : • Start button has been pressed ... water area, use of /recycle all packaging materials. Gas Models q Plug into a grounded outlet. Remove door from dryer IMPORTANT: If the protective film has not yet been removed from the dryer, peel the film from the dryer door before proceeding. Excessive scale buildup may lead to remove...
Use & Care Guide
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Because some water may stay in gas supply line. 3. Turn off water faucet. 6. Gas models only: Close shut-off valve in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the Installation Instructions. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Disconnect water inlet hose from ... sure leveling legs are away. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to the dryer. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to reduce the risk of use to dryer pipe. 4. When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of time, you are...
Because some water may stay in gas supply line. 3. Turn off water faucet. 6. Gas models only: Close shut-off valve in the hose, freezing can damage your dryer. Make sure leveling legs are secure in the Installation Instructions. Unplug dryer or disconnect power. 2. Disconnect water inlet hose from ... sure leveling legs are away. This helps to avoid unintended flooding (due to the dryer. Gas models only: Disconnect gas supply line pipe and remove fittings attached to reduce the risk of use to dryer pipe. 4. When replacing your inlet hose, record the date of time, you are...
Use & Care Guide
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... check air movement. Select the correct temperature for the types of the drum for the dryer. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - For gas dryers, make this noise even with a qualified electrician. with lint. Check that the exhaust vent is not the correct size...
... check air movement. Select the correct temperature for the types of the drum for the dryer. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help - For gas dryers, make this noise even with a qualified electrician. with lint. Check that the exhaust vent is not the correct size...