Maytag MGDC400V dimensions Recessed Area and Closet Installation, Exhaust Venting

29" (73.7 cm) Gas Dryer

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS	PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
MGDC400V
Gas supply: Dryer is equipped for use with
Natural gas. Dryer can be converted to L.P. gas.	A	B
When rigid pipe is used it should be 1/2" IPS. When	A. Small Opening
acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes, 3/8"
	Side-Swing Door
approved aluminum or copper tubing may be used
	B. Large Opening
for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m). For lengths more
than 20 ft (6.1 m), larger tubing and a different size	Side-Swing Door
adapter fitting should be used. Pipe-joint compounds
resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used. Do
not use TEFLON®† tape. If local codes permit, it is
recommended that new flexible metal tubing, design-
certified by CSA, be used for connecting the
appliance to the rigid gas supply line. (The gas pipe	C
which extends through the lower rear of the
appliance has 3/8" male pipe thread.) An individual		D
manual shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft	C. Wide Opening
(1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.	Side-Swing Door
Electrical: A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or	D. Wide Opening
20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-	Hamper Door
delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is	*Most installations require a minimum 5" (12.7 cm) clearance
recommended that a separate circuit serving only
	behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.
this dryer be provided.

Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to the outside.			RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION
4" (10.2 cm) diameter heavy metal exhaust vent and
clamps must be used. DURASAFE™ venting products			For closet installation								3"*
are recommended. For best drying performance, rigid
								14"max.*			(7.6 cm)
metal vents are recommended. Flexible metal vents are			with a door, minimum							48 in.2 *
								(35.6cm)
acceptable only if accessible for cleaning. Do NOT use			ventilation openings in	18"*						(310 cm2 )
plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood must be			the top and bottom of
				(45.7 cm)
at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object			the door are required.
that may be in the path of the exhaust.			Louvered doors with
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De			equivalent ventilation							24 in.2 *
			openings are acceptable.								3"*
Nemours and Company.										(155 cm2 )	(7.6 cm)
EXHAUST VENTING				1"	29"	1"	1"*	27¾"	5"*
				(2.5 cm)	(73.66 cm)	(2.5 cm)	(2.5 cm)	(70.5 cm)	(12.7 cm)
4"					A			B			C
(10.2 cm)					A. Recessed area
Box hood style					B. Side view - closet or confined area						*Required spacing
					C. Closet door with vents
4"		2.5"
(10.2 cm)
	(6.4 cm)

		4"		Angled hood style
	(10.2 cm)					1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a
						the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or
90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum						making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.						Avoid 90° turns.
	Vent Length Chart					2. Determine vent length.
	Number of		Type of	Box or	Angled	The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:
	90° turns		vent	Louvered	hoods	• Type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal).
	or elbows			hoods
0			Rigid metal	64 ft (20 m)	58 ft (17.7 m)	• Number of elbows used.
			Flexible metal	36 ft (11 m)	28 ft (8.5 m)	• Type of hood.
1			Rigid metal	54 ft (16.5 m)	48 ft (14.6 m)	See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood type for the maximum vent
			Flexible metal	31 ft (9.4 m)	23 ft (7 m)
						lengths you can use.
2			Rigid metal	44 ft (13.4 m)	38 ft (11.6 m)
						3. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
			Flexible metal	27 ft (8.2 m)	19 ft (5.8 m)
						IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than specified in the Vent Length Chart.
3			Rigid metal	35 ft (10.7 m)	29 ft (8.8 m)
			Flexible metal	25 ft (7.6 m)	17 ft (5.2 m)	In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using (rigid metal or flexible metal),
4			Rigid metal	27 ft (8.2 m)	21 ft (6.4 m)
						find the maximum length of metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows.
			Flexible metal	23 ft (7 m)	15 ft (4.6 m)

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Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation	Ref. W10150630
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.	10-28-08