Maytag MGD6600TQ Manual

TIPS FOR BEST PERFORMANCE OF GAS DRYER
See Installation Instructions for more detailed information.
1
WARNING
Correct
venting
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Existing vent should be cleaned before connecting dryer
and then every two years for best performance.
Replace plastic vent with rigid Vent should be 4" (10.16 cm) wide.
metal or flexible metal vent.
2
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
A level Use two or more people to move and install dryer.
dryer
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
3
WARNING
Proper
gas
supply
for dryer
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas
pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel, authorized gas company
personnel, and authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
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Use the Vent System Chart below to determine type of vent material and hood
combination acceptable to use.
NOTE: Performance of rear exhaust to either side of the dryer is equivalent to adding
one elbow. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one elbow to the chart.
Vent System Chart
Number of 90° turns or elbows
0
1
2
3
4
4"
(10.2 cm)
Use clamps to seal all joints. Do Make the vent as short as possible
not use duct tape or screws. with the fewest number of turns.
Check that all four legs are Use a wrench to finish turning the
installed. legs until the diamond mark is no
longer visible.
Without the correct gas supply, your dryer may tumble the
clothes, but will not dry the clothes. For more information,
see Installation Instructions section of Use and Care Guide.
There must be a gas line and For LP gases, the burner must be
shutoff valve within 6' (1.8 m) of converted. Conversion must be
the dryer's final location. made by a qualified technician.
Closed
Open
After proper installation the gas
line must be open.
NOTE: The following kits for alternate installations
Type of vent Box or louvered hoods Angled hoods
are available for purchase. For further information,
Rigid metal 64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m) please call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada,
Flexible metal 36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m) call 1-800-807-6777.
• Rear exhaust installation to left or
Rigid metal 54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)
right side: Part Number 4396011
Flexible metal 31 ft (9.4 m) 23 ft (7 m)
• Over-the-top installation:
Rigid metal 44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)
Part Number 4396028
Flexible metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)
Rigid metal 35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m)
Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m)
Rigid metal 27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m)
Flexible metal 23 ft (7 m) 15 ft (4.6 m)
If using existing vent, remove lint Remove lint from hood. Flapper or
from the entire length of vent. louvers should move freely.
Be sure dryer is level side to side Adjust the legs as needed.
and front to back.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
4
Connect to cold water supply. For more
information, see Installation Instructions
section of Use and Care Guide.
MAYTAG and the "M" Symbol are registered trademarks of Maytag Limited in Canada.
All other marks are trademarks of Maytag Corporation or its related companies.
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3
2
2
WARNING
5
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Cold water inlet hose
to the washer.
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1
4
3
6
Clean the lint screen before
every load.
10/07
Printed in U.S.A.