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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the 
cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of 
your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request.

If you need replacement parts

If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only factory specified

 

parts. Factory specified parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same 
precision used to build every new MAYTAG

®

 

appliance. 

To locate factory specified parts in your area, call the following customer assistance telephone 
number or your nearest designated service center.

In the U.S.A.

Call Maytag Services, LLC Customer Assistance toll free: 

1-800-688-9900

, or vist our website 

at 

www.maytag.com

Our consultants provide assistance with:

Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.

Installation information.

Use and maintenance procedures.

Accessory and repair parts sales.

Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, 
etc.).

Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service companies. Maytag

®

 

appliances designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and 
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.

To locate the Maytag

®

 appliances designated service company in your area, you can also 

look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

For further assistance

If you need further assistance, you can write to Maytag

®

 appliances with any questions or 

concerns at:

Maytag Services, LLC
ATTN: CAIR

®

 Center

P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

ACCESSORIES

Enhance your dryer with these premium accessories.
For more high-quality items or to order, call 

1-800-901-2042

, or visit us at 

www.maytag.com/accessories.

 

Part Number

Accessory

20-48KITRC

4" (10.2 cm) gas line dryer connector installation kit

PT220L

4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 3-wire, 30 amp

PT400L

4" (10.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp

PT600L

6" (15.2 cm) dryer cord, 4-wire, 30 amp

8212614

Dryer vent lint brush

31682

All-purpose appliance cleaner

1903WH

Laundry supply storage cart

3404351

Drying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity, 6.5 cu. ft (0.20 cu. m) - 
side swing or hamper door

3406839

Drying rack - fits 29" (73.7 cm) Super Capacity Plus, 7.0 cu. ft (0.18 cu. m) 
- side swing door only

8212450

Drying rack - fits 27" (68.6 cm) Ultra Capacity - side swing door only

49971

Compact dryer stand - white

49572

LP gas conversion kit

Summary of Contents for MGD5801T

Page 1: ...GAS DRYER USE CARE GUIDE FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT FEATURES OPERATION PERFORMANCE PARTS ACCESSORIES OR SERVICE CALL 1 800 688 9900 VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MAYTAG COM W10155111A...

Page 2: ...ERVICE 19 ACCESSORIES 19 WARRANTY 20 DRYER SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow All safety messages will te...

Page 3: ...your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi...

Page 4: ...y servicing unless specifically recommended in this Use and Care Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out Do not use fabric softeners or prod...

Page 5: ...d also be considered A level floor with a maximum slope of 1 2 5 cm under entire dryer If slope is greater than 1 2 5 cm install Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part Number 279810 Clothes may not tumble prope...

Page 6: ...doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable Companion appliance spacing should also be considered Required spacing Mobile Home Additional Installation Requirements This dryer is suitabl...

Page 7: ...ng Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock WARNING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For a gro...

Page 8: ...that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances ANSI Z21 24 Burner input requirements Elevations above 10 000 ft 3 048 m When installed above 10 000 ft 3 048 m a 4 reduction of the...

Page 9: ...e excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor performance Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors Elbows 45 elbo...

Page 10: ...lease see the Assistance or Service section Over the Top Installation Part Number 4396028 Periscope Installation For use with dryer vent to wall vent mismatch Part Number 4396037 0 0 cm to 18 45 72 cm...

Page 11: ...inside the dryer To determine maximum exhaust length add one 90 turn to the chart Install Vent System 1 Install exhaust hood Use caulking compound to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 2...

Page 12: ...r to the existing gas line Shown is a recommended connection Your connection may be different according to the supply line type size and location 3 Open the shutoff valve in the supply line The valve...

Page 13: ...erature setting If the dryer will not start check the following Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet Electrical supply is connected Household fuse is intact and tight or circuit breaker has...

Page 14: ...it stops 7 If desired add a fabric softener sheet Follow package instructions 8 Press the PUSH TO START button Stopping and Restarting You can stop your dryer anytime during a cycle To stop your drye...

Page 15: ...ill depend on the amount of moisture items hold Minutes Reset time to complete drying if needed DRYER CARE Cleaning the Dryer Location Keep dryer area clear and free from items that would obstruct the...

Page 16: ...or more often depending on dryer usage Cleaning should be done by a qualified person From the Exhaust Vent Lint should be removed every 2 years or more often depending on dryer usage Vacation and Mov...

Page 17: ...nstalled and is the dryer level front to back and side to side The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed See the Installation Instructions Is the clothing knotted or balled up When balled up the...

Page 18: ...e in a cycle Lint on load Is the lint screen clogged Lint screen should be cleaned before each load Stains on load or drum Was dryer fabric softener properly used Add dryer fabric softener sheets at t...

Page 19: ...ir parts distributors and service companies Maytag appliances designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United State...

Page 20: ...SIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEA...

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