Maytag MGDX6STBW Installation Instruction

Natural gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural Gas. It is design-

certified by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases 

with appropriate conversion.

 

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Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas  

in your home. Burner information is located on the rating  

plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information does  

not agree with the type of gas available, please reference the 

“Assistance or Service” section of the “Use and Care Guide.” 

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For a grounded, cord-connected dryer: 

This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or 
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock 
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. 
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment- 
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must 
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly 
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes 
and ordinances.

WARNING: 

Improper connection of the equipment- 

grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. 
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative 
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is 
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with 
the dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet 
installed by a qualified electrician.

 

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1/2" NPT pipe is recommended.

 

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3/8" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under  

20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.

 

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Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible 

for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas 

connection to the dryer (see illustration).

 

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Must include a shut-off valve:

In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within   

six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National 

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. 

In Canada:
An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed in 

accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane 

Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual manual 

shut-off valve be installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m)  

of the dryer.

The shut-off valve location should be easy to reach for opening 

and closing.

A. 3/8" flexible gas connector

B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter fitting

C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

E. Gas shut-off valve

There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be 

connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines  

for two different methods of connection.
This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with  

a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard  

for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
Option 1 (Recommended Method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:

 

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If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas 

connector (Design Certified by the American Gas Association 

or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas 

supply line. Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter 

fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer 

gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.

LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas 

specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different 

gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, 

or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas 

Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and 

Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.