Maytag MGDX5SPAW, Installation Manual

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Gas type

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. 

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.

Gas supply line

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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. 

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

and closing.

A

B

E

D

C

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

Gas supply connection requirements

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.

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

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.

Option 2 (Alternate Method)

Approved aluminum or copper tubing:

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Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) can use 3/8" approved tubing  

(if codes and gas supplier permit).

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If you are using Natural Gas, do not use copper tubing.

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3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and 

3/8" approved tubing.

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Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a 

different size adapter fitting.

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If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" LP 

compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length  

of the supply line is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use larger pipe. 

NOTE:

 Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of LP  

gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON

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 tape.

Dryer gas pipe

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The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer 

has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

A

A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

*5 

3

/

4

"

(159 mm)

1 

1

/

2

"

(38 mm)

A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

Burner input requirements

Elevations up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

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The design of this dryer is certified by CSA International for 

use at altitudes up to 10,000 ft. (3,048 m), above sea level at 

the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial number plate. 

Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is 

operated up to this elevation.

Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

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When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction  

of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/serial  

number plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m)  

increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

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The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping 

system during pressure testing at pressures greater than  

1/2 psi.

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