Maytag W10096984A, W10097000A-SP, MGDX600XW Make Gas Connection, Connect Vent

2. Connect vent to exhaust hood

Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure vent, because they can catch lint.

Make Gas Connection

1. Connect gas supply to dryer

Flared	Non-flared
male fitting	male fitting

3. Open shut-off valve

Closed valve

Open valve

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 Vent

1.Connect vent to exhaust outlet

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.

2. Plan pipe fitting connection

Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.

2.Move dryer to final location

A

B

A. 3/8" flexible gas connector B. 3/8" dryer pipe

D

C

C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow

D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting

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.

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.

Move dryer to final location. Avoid crushing or kinking vent. After dryer is in place, remove corner posts and cardboard from under the dryer.

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