Gas Valve/Ignition System Removal - Maytag MDG31 Service Procedures

For Models MDG31,51,77
To remove motorized impellor assembly:
Remove the six hex nuts shown with arrows. Now
pull the blower motor assembly apart from the blower
housing. Remove the four phillips screws shown
with arrows and separate the motorized impellor
from the blower motor mount.
To remove motorized impellor assembly, remove lint
housing cover, lint screen, and the four screws
shown with arrows. Pull the motorized impellor
assembly out through the opening.
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GAS VALVE/IGNITION SYSTEM REMOVAL:

Be sure to shut off the gas main and then proceed
to remove electrical connections and screws
indicated. Remove lower front panel. Disconnect
union and screws noted with arrows.
By removing the top screws you will be able to
remove the burner tube. After, removing the top
burner, without damaging the Hot Surface Ignitor,
remove the whole gas valve assembly. Be careful
during assembly not to damage the Hot Surface
Ignitor. Replace assembly in the reverse order.
Inspect all wires to be sure all lead directly toward
the front of the dryer. Be sure no wires are caught
on the burner tube or ignitor.
For Models MDG31,51,77
Gas Valve Ingnition System
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