Connect Vent; Level Dryer; Reverse Door Swing (Optional) - Maytag 29" Use & Care Manual

3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to
the gas pipe.
A
4. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

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 exhaust
outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Check that 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) Check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line.
4. Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the corner posts and cardboard.

Level Dryer

Check the levelness of the dryer. Check levelness 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.
B
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve

Reverse Door Swing (Optional)

You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired.
D
1. Place towel (A) on top of dryer to protect surface.
2. Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of hinges (C). Loosen (do not
remove) top screws from cabinet side of hinges.
3. Lift door until top screws in cabinet are in large part of hinge slot. Pull door forward off
screws. Set door (handle side up) on top of dryer. Remove top screws from cabinet.
4. Remove screws attaching hinges to door.
5. Use a small, flat-blade screwdriver to gently remove 4 hinge hole plugs (D) on left side of
cabinet. Insert plugs into hinge holes on right side of cabinet.
6. Insert screws into bottom holes on left side of cabinet. Tighten screws halfway. Position
door so large end of door hinge slot is over screws. Slide door up so screws are in bottom
of slots. Tighten screws. Insert and tighten top screws in hinges.
7. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch (B). If it is needed, slide door
catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment.
A
B
C
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