Maytag MGDZ600TB Use and Care Guide - Page 5

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. 8" or 10" pipe wrench Level 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (2.54 cm) or hex-head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet) ⁄ " nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Vent clamps Knife Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Pliers Tape measure Parts supplied Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included. 4 Leveling legs NOTE: Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a pedestal. Parts needed Check local codes and with gas supplier. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and venting. Read "Electrical Requirements," "Gas Supply Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. For close-clearance installations between 28.65" (72.77 cm) and 34.15" (86.74 cm), see "Plan Vent System" section for venting requirements. Optional Pedestal Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal or a 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal with a storage drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the dryer for a total height of approximately 46" (116.8 cm) or 51.5" (130.8 cm), respectively. For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal at least 9" (22.9 cm) above the oor. You will need to place the 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at least 3" (7.6 cm) above the oor. Optional pedestal (15.5" [39.4 cm] model shown) The pedestals are available in several colors. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Pedestal Height Color Part Number 10" (25.4 cm) White MHP1000SQ 10" (25.4 cm) Black MHP1000SB 15.5" (39.4 cm) White MHP1500SQ 15.5" (39.4 cm) Black MHP1500SB 15.5" (39.4 cm) Paci c Blue MHP1500SK 15.5" (39.4 cm) Ocean Sapphire MHP1500SE 34.15" (86.74 cm) Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that may be ordered by calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764. Metal exhaust system hardware. Stack Kit Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Stack Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the "Assistance or Service" section. Ask for Part Number 8572546. 5

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the
instructions provided with any tools listed here.
Parts supplied
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all parts were included.
4 Leveling legs
NOTE:
Do not use leveling legs if installing the dryer on a pedestal.
Parts needed
Check local codes and with gas supplier. Check existing gas supply, electrical supply and
venting. Read “Electrical Requirements,” “Gas Supply Requirements” and “Venting
Requirements” before purchasing parts.
For close-clearance installations between 28.65" (72.77 cm) and 34.15" (86.74 cm), see
“Plan Vent System” section for venting requirements.
Mobile home installations require special parts (listed following) that may be ordered by
calling the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer
to the “Assistance or Service” section.
Mobile Home Installation Kit. Ask for Part Number 346764.
Metal exhaust system hardware.
Optional Pedestal
Are you placing the dryer on a pedestal? You have the option of purchasing pedestals of
different heights separately for this dryer. You may select a 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal or a
15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal with a storage drawer. The pedestal will add to the total height of the
dryer for a total height of approximately 46" (116.8 cm) or 51.5" (130.8 cm), respectively.
For a garage installation, you will need to place the 10" (25.4 cm) pedestal at least
9" (22.9 cm) above the floor. You will need to place the 15.5" (39.4 cm) pedestal at least
3" (7.6 cm) above the floor.
The pedestals are available in several colors.
To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance or
Service” section.
Stack Kit
Are you planning to stack your washer and dryer? To do so, you will need to purchase a Stack
Kit. To order, call the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer or refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section. Ask for Part Number 8572546.
8" or 10" pipe wrench
8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas
connections)
Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that opens to 1"
(2.54 cm) or hex-head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer feet)
1/4
" nut driver or socket wrench
(recommended)
Level
Vent clamps
Knife
Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas
Caulking gun and compound (for
installing new exhaust vent)
Pliers
Tape measure
34.15"
(86.74 cm)
Optional pedestal (15.5" [39.4 cm] model shown)
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