Make Gas Connection; Connect Inlet Hoses - Maytag MGDE251YG Installation Instructions Manual

2.
Screw in leveling legs
diamond
marking
Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into
leg holes by hand, use a wrench to finish turning legs until
diamond marking is no longer visible.
Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical
connection and to connect the exhaust vent.

MAKE GAS CONNECTION

1.
Connect gas supply to dryer
Flared
male fitting
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound
on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal
tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON tape.
®†
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer
to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown.
Your connection may be different, according to supply line
type, size, and location.
Closed valve
Non-flared
male fitting
B
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle
is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing
on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.

CONNECT INLET HOSES

For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 15.
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the
new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
1.
Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Check and see if rubber washer is in the "Y" connector.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with
new rubber washer provided.
2.
Plan pipe fitting connection
A
B
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
3.
Open shut-off valve
A
Turn cold water off, remove and
replace rubber washer
D
C
B
Open valve
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