Maytag MGD8100D Installationsanweisungen

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.

A. Flared male fitting

B. Non-flared male 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.

A. 3/8" flexible gas connector

B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe 

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

D.  3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter 

fitting

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 leak found.

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve 

To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard 

from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. 

Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay 

dryer down on cardboard.

Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into  

leg holes by hand – use a wrench to finish turning legs until 

diamond marking is no longer visible.
Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each 

of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the 

dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location. 

Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent.

diamond

marking