Maytag Ventilation Hood MGDC500V User Manual

29" and 27" Gas Dryer  
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS  
29" Model  
PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS  
MGDC500V  
MGDC700V  
Gas supply: 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.  
The gas line must include 1/8" NPT  
minimum plugged tapping accessible for  
test gauge connection, immediately  
upstream of the gas connection to the dryer.  
1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.  
223/4"  
(578 mm)  
151/4"  
(387 mm)  
223/4"  
(578 mm)  
433/8"  
433/8"  
433/8"  
433/8"  
(1102 mm)  
(1102 mm)  
(1102 mm)  
133/4"  
(349 mm)  
(1102 mm)  
*273/4"  
(705 mm)  
*273/4"  
(705 mm)  
*273/4"  
(705 mm)  
*26"  
(660 mm)  
29"  
29"  
29"  
29"  
(737 mm)  
(737 mm)  
(737 mm)  
(737 mm)  
B.  
A.  
C.  
D.  
3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is  
acceptable for lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if  
local codes and gas supplier permit.  
If you are using Natural gas, do not use  
copper tubing.  
3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between  
dryer pipe and 3/8" approved tubing.  
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger  
tubing and a different size adapter fitting.  
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®† tape.  
27" Model  
A. Small Opening Side-Swing Door  
B. Large Opening Side-Swing Door  
C. Wide Opening Side-Swing Door  
D. Wide Opening Hamper Door  
233/4"  
(603 mm)  
43"  
43"  
(1092 mm)  
(1092 mm)  
133/4"  
(349 mm)  
*291/2"  
(749 mm)  
*291/2"  
(749 mm)  
27"  
27"  
(687 mm)  
(687 mm)  
B.  
D.  
Most installations require a minimum 5 1/2" (140 mm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow.  
RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION  
For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.  
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable.  
Must include a shutoff valve.  
In the U.S.A.:  
An individual manual shutoff 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.  
3"*  
(76 mm)  
14" max.*  
(356 mm)  
2
48 in.*  
2
(310 cm )  
18"*  
(457 mm)  
In Canada:  
An individual manual shutoff valve must be  
installed in accordance with the B149.1,  
Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.  
It is recommended that an individual manual  
shutoff valve be installed within six (6) feet  
(1.8 m) of the dryer.  
A. Recessed area  
B. Side view - closet or confined area  
C. Closet door with vents  
2
*
3"*  
(76 mm)  
24 in.  
(155 cm )2  
29"  
1"  
(25 mm)  
27¾"  
1"  
1"*  
(737 mm)  
The location should be easy to reach for  
opening and closing.  
(705 mm)  
(25 mm) (25 mm)  
1
/
4
27"  
29¾"  
(686 mm)  
(705 mm)  
Electrical: 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only,  
15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is  
required. A time-delay fuse or circuit  
breaker is recommended. It is also  
recommended that a separate circuit  
serving only this dryer be provided.  
Exhaust venting: Exhaust your dryer to  
the outside. 4" (102 mm) diameter vent is  
required. Rigid or flexible metal exhaust vent  
must be used. Do Not use plastic or metal  
foil vent. Exhaust outlet hood must be at  
least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any  
object that may be in the path of the exhaust.  
A.  
B.  
C.  
*Required spacing  
EXHAUST VENTING  
Vent System Chart  
Exhaust your dryer to the outside. 4" (102 mm)  
diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible metal  
exhaust vent must be used. Do not use plastic or  
metal foil vet. Exhaust hood must be at least 12"  
(305 mm) from the ground or any object that may  
be in the path of the exhaust.  
Number  
90° turns or  
elbows  
Type of vent Box/louvered Angled hoods  
hoods  
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
64 ft. (20 m)  
58 ft. (17.7 m)  
48 ft. (14.6 m)  
38 ft. (11.6 m)  
29 ft. (8.8 m)  
21 ft. (6.4 m)  
54 ft. (16.5 m)  
44 ft. (13.4 m)  
35 ft. (10.7 m)  
27 ft. (8.2 m)  
Hood styles: Box and Louvered hoods styles are  
recommended.  
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du  
Pont De Nemours and Company.  
4"  
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations for 27" wide  
models have a 90º turn inside the dryer. To determine maximum  
exhaust length, add one 90º turn to the chart.  
(102 mm)  
Box hood style  
Vent System Chart (29" Wide Long Vent Models Only)  
4"  
2.5"  
(102 mm)  
(64 mm)  
(102 mm) Louvered style  
Acceptable hood style  
4"  
Number  
90° turns or  
elbows  
Type of vent  
Box, louvered,  
or angled hoods  
The vent system chart provides venting requirments  
that will help to achieve the best drying performance.  
0
1
2
3
4
5
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
Rigid metal  
120 ft. (36.6 m)  
110 ft. (33.5 m)  
100 ft. (30.5 m)  
90 ft. (27.4 m)  
80 ft. (24.4 m)  
70 ft. (21.3 m)  
Vent system chart: NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust  
installations have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To  
determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90°  
turn to the chart.  
Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve  
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.  
Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation  
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.  
Ref. W10296135  
12/2009  
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