Maytag MGDX6STBW Installationsanweisungen

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Install Vent System
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)
Install exhaust hood
1.
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal 
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
2.
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.
Number of 
90° turns  
or elbows
Type  
of vent
Box/louvered, or  
Angled hoods
0
Rigid metal
120 ft. (36.6 m)
1
Rigid metal
110 ft. (33.5 m)
2
Rigid metal
100 ft. (30.5 m)
3
Rigid metal
90 ft. (27.4 m)
4
Rigid metal
80 ft. (24.4 m)
5
Rigid metal
70 ft. (21.3 m)
Vent System Chart
(Long Vent Models Only)
Turn cold water off, remove and 
replace rubber washer
1. 
Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace  
with new rubber washer. 
For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.”
 
 
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using  
the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
 
Connect Inlet Hoses  
(Steam Models Only)
Tighten couplings
3. 
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds  
turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
Attach short hose and  
“Y” connector
2. 
Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on 
coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach 
“Y” connector to end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on 
coupling by hand until it is seated on “Y” connector.