Maytag MGDC700VW Installation Instructions - Page 9

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. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp. 2. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent. Make sure dryer is level. 3. (On gas models) Check to be sure there are no kinks in the flexible gas line. 8. Remove the 4 screws that attach 2 plugs (D) on the left side. Attach plugs to right side using the same 4 screws. 9. 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. You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired. 10. Close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch (C). If it is needed, slide door catch left or right within slot to adjust alignment. C D 1. Place towel (A) on top of dryer to protect surface. 2. Open dryer door. Remove bottom screws from cabinet side of hinges (B). 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. Remove screws at top, bottom, and side of door (5 screws). Holding door over towel on dryer, grasp sides of outer door and gently lift to separate it from inner door. Do not pry apart with putty knife. Do not pull on door seal or plastic door catch. 6. Be certain to keep cardboard spacer centered between doors. Reattach outer door panel to inner door panel so handle is on the side where hinges were just removed. 7. Attach door hinges to dryer door so that the larger hole is at the bottom of the hinge. 1. Check to be sure all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part, go back through the steps to see which step was skipped. 2. Check to be sure you have all of your tools. 3. Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials. 4. Check the dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is not crushed or kinked. 5. Check to be sure the dryer is level. See "Level Dryer." 6. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Turn on power. 7. Remove the blue protective film on the console and any tape remaining on the dryer. 8. Read the "Dryer User Instructions." 9. Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any dust. 10. Set the dryer on a full heat cycle (not an air cycle) for 20 minutes and start the dryer. If the dryer will not start, check the following: [] Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. [] Electrical supply is connected. [] House fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has not tripped. [] Dryer door is closed. 11. When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the dryer door and feel for heat. If you do not feel heat, turn the dryer off and check to see whether gas supply line shutoff valve is open. [] If the gas supply line shutoff valve is closed, open it, then repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above. [] If the gas supply line shutoff valve is open, contact a qualified technician.