Dimension Guide
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Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MGDB700B, MGDB725B, MGDB880B, MGDB980B DRYER DIMENSIONS Models with riser Bottom view: Side view Models without riser Back view NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5" (102 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■...
Gas Dryer PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS MGDB700B, MGDB725B, MGDB880B, MGDB980B DRYER DIMENSIONS Models with riser Bottom view: Side view Models without riser Back view NOTE: Most installations require a minimum 5" (102 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with tested spacing of 0" (0 mm) clearance on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer. ■■...
Dimension Guide
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...will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■ Plan installation to use fewest number of the dryer in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Maytag Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid ... 90° turn to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses. When acceptable to L.P. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with product. Dryer can result. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply...
...will provide straightest and most direct path outdoors. ■■ Plan installation to use fewest number of the dryer in longer drying times and increased energy usage. Maytag Vent System Chart Number of 90° elbows Type of vent Box/louvered hoods Angled hoods 0 Rigid ... 90° turn to the cold water faucet using new inlet hoses. When acceptable to L.P. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Gas supply: This dryer is equipped for use with product. Dryer can result. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A 120-volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply...
Installation Guide
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...head socket wrench Level Vent clamps Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas Parts supplied (all models): Utility knife Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Leveling legs (4) for models with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. For ...that all installations: Tools needed : (Not supplied with riser Leveling legs (4) for purchase from the dealer from dryer drum. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with any tools listed here. Parts needed for gas installations: 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) pipe wrench 8" (203 mm) or 10"...
...head socket wrench Level Vent clamps Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas Parts supplied (all models): Utility knife Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Leveling legs (4) for models with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. For ...that all installations: Tools needed : (Not supplied with riser Leveling legs (4) for purchase from the dealer from dryer drum. Optional Equipment: (Not supplied with any tools listed here. Parts needed for gas installations: 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) pipe wrench 8" (203 mm) or 10"...
Installation Guide
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...; A separate 15 or 20-amp circuit needed for gas dryers and 30-amp circuit needed for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of dryer. Do not operate your local building inspector. At lower...mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. See "Venting Requirements." 5 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION CLEARANCES The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to water and/or weather. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor ...
...; A separate 15 or 20-amp circuit needed for gas dryers and 30-amp circuit needed for your washer using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water fill valves, and water pressure of dryer. Do not operate your local building inspector. At lower...mobile homes, or sleeping quarters. See "Venting Requirements." 5 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION CLEARANCES The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to water and/or weather. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), clothes may not tumble properly and automatic sensor ...
Installation Guide
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...your "Use and Care Guide." Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it is recommended that the electrical connection is adequate and in doubt as dryer exhaust opening. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part ...Number W10432680 is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Connect to whether the dryer is suitable for electric current. For further information...
...your "Use and Care Guide." Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it is recommended that the electrical connection is adequate and in doubt as dryer exhaust opening. For gas dryers mobile home installations: ■■ Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part ...Number W10432680 is 5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Connect to whether the dryer is suitable for electric current. For further information...
Installation Guide
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...GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have a proper outlet installed by CSA International for electric current. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is equipped for the type of gas in the door well of least resistance for ...(propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your dryer must be grounded. It is designcertified by a quali ed electrician. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an appropriate outlet that is ...
...GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS I For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: This dryer must have a proper outlet installed by CSA International for electric current. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GAS TYPE Natural Gas: This dryer is equipped for the type of gas in the door well of least resistance for ...(propane or butane) gases with appropriate conversion. ■■ Your dryer must be grounded. It is designcertified by a quali ed electrician. GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an appropriate outlet that is ...
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...gauge connection, immediately upstream of your gas company. It is acceptable for opening and closing . GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to flare adapter...fitting. ■■ If your dryer has been converted to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that resist the action of the dryer. B 4" A (102 mm) 1" (25 mm) A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe NOTE: If the dryer is required for each 1,000 ft...
...gauge connection, immediately upstream of your gas company. It is acceptable for opening and closing . GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS ■■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to flare adapter...fitting. ■■ If your dryer has been converted to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that resist the action of the dryer. B 4" A (102 mm) 1" (25 mm) A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe NOTE: If the dryer is required for each 1,000 ft...
Installation Guide
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... a wrench and tape measure, screw legs into cabinet until bottom of the riser. Now stand the dryer on its legs. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer 1. Do not use a large flat piece of cardboard from bottom of all connections by brushing on...flare adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with to Dryer Dimensions in supply line; INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION 1. IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. valve is open when handle is shown...
... a wrench and tape measure, screw legs into cabinet until bottom of the riser. Now stand the dryer on its legs. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer 1. Do not use a large flat piece of cardboard from bottom of all connections by brushing on...flare adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must use the cardboard corner posts the dryer was packed with to Dryer Dimensions in supply line; INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION 1. IMPORTANT: If laying dryer on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. valve is open when handle is shown...
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VENTING VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust hoods: ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of duct and catch lint. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used . ■...exhausting. 4" (102 mm) Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Dryer exhaust must not be purchased from entire length of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to avoid crushing and kinking...
VENTING VENTING REQUIREMENTS Exhaust hoods: ■■ Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of duct and catch lint. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used . ■...exhausting. 4" (102 mm) Angled Hood Elbows: ■■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows. Dryer exhaust must not be purchased from entire length of fire, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS. Review Vent System Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to avoid crushing and kinking...
Installation Guide
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...for certain part replacement or repair. q Check for leaks. Gas Models: q Check that attach dryer door to see what was skipped. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. A B A B 4. See "Level Dryer." Excessive scale buildup may notice an odor when dryer is not crushed or kinked. The odor will reduce product... DOOR SWING You can change your "Use and Care Guide." If there is on top of the two hinges that gas supply is an extra part, go away. R emove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on . q Check that you live in Step 4. 15 A A A A 6.
...for certain part replacement or repair. q Check for leaks. Gas Models: q Check that attach dryer door to see what was skipped. Do not select Air Only Temperature setting. A B A B 4. See "Level Dryer." Excessive scale buildup may notice an odor when dryer is not crushed or kinked. The odor will reduce product... DOOR SWING You can change your "Use and Care Guide." If there is on top of the two hinges that gas supply is an extra part, go away. R emove the dryer door and the hinges by lifting upward on . q Check that you live in Step 4. 15 A A A A 6.
Use & Care Guide
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...Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet and drain. If you should: 1. Gas models only: Cap the open gas supply line. 5. Make sure leveling legs are found. Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in gas supply line. 3. NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE Install and store your... dryer where it . Because some water may stay in dryer base. 8. If storing or moving your dryer. Non-Use or Storage Care Operate ...
...Disconnect the water inlet hose from faucet and drain. If you should: 1. Gas models only: Cap the open gas supply line. 5. Make sure leveling legs are found. Plug in dryer or reconnect power as described in gas supply line. 3. NON-USE, STORAGE, AND MOVING CARE Install and store your... dryer where it . Because some water may stay in dryer base. 8. If storing or moving your dryer. Non-Use or Storage Care Operate ...
Use & Care Guide
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...breakers for an extended period, the valve may make sure that the valve on dryer is normal. Check the front and rear edges of the drum for 5-10 minutes. Clicking noise Gas valve operating. On gas dryers, you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust...a service call. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the types of garments being been selected. Make sure the dryer door is balled up , the load will not run longer. Incorrect power supply. Check ...
...breakers for an extended period, the valve may make sure that the valve on dryer is normal. Check the front and rear edges of the drum for 5-10 minutes. Clicking noise Gas valve operating. On gas dryers, you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust system of lint or replace exhaust...a service call. TROUBLESHOOTING First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.maytag.com/product_help In Canada www.whirlpool.ca for the types of garments being been selected. Make sure the dryer door is balled up , the load will not run longer. Incorrect power supply. Check ...
