Remove Gas Valve From Bracket - Maytag MDG25PN Service Manual

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Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Remove service panel (See page 4-16).
2. Remove gas valve assembly
(See page 4-42).
3. Secure the gas valve and turn the gas pipe
in a counter-clockwise direction to remove
the gas pipe from the gas valve.
nOTE: Use an appropriate sealant (rated
for natural gas or LP depending on fuel
type) during reassembly of this gas pipe.
4. Remove three 1/4" hex head screws from
bottom of bracket.
Three 1/4" Hex
Head Screws
5. Remove gas valve body from bracket.
6. Gas valve orifice is now accessible and can
be removed with a 3/8" wrench.
nOTE: Make sure not to use sealant on
threads of the gas valve orifice.
TEcH TiP: When replacing a gas valve
assembly it is always prudent to remove the
orifice from the original gas valve and install
it on the new valve. This helps avoid having
the wrong size orifice on the dryer after a
gas valve replacement.
nOTE: All replacement gas valves for this
dryer come set for natural gas use. When
working on a dryer that uses LP gas, the
valve will need to be reconfigured. See
instructions with the LP kit.
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