Connect Vent; Level Dryer - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

A combination of pipe fittings must be
used to connect the dryer to the exist-
ing gas line. Shown is a recommended
connection. The connection may be dif-
ferent, according to the supply line type,
size and location.
A
A
B
B
A. ³⁄ " flexible gas connector
8
³⁄
B. " dryer pipe
8
³⁄ ³⁄
C. " to " pipe elbow
8 8
³⁄
D. " pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
8
3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line.
The valve is open when the handle is
parallel to the gas pipe.
A
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
4. Test all connections by brushing on an
approved noncorrosive leak-detection
solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Cor-
rect any leak found.
D
D
C
C
B
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CONNECT VENT

1. Using a 4˝ (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent
to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to
existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
The dryer vent must fit over the dryer ex-
haust outlet and inside the exhaust hood.
Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust
hood with a 4˝ (10.2 cm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not
crush or kink vent.
3. (On gas models) Make sure that there
are no kinks in the flexible gas line.
4. Once the exhaust vent connection is
made, remove the corner posts and card-
board.

LEVEL DRYER

Check the levelness of the dryer. Check level-
ness first side to side, then front to back.
If the dryer is not level, prop up the dryer using
a wood block. Use a wrench to adjust the legs
up or down and check again for levelness.