Maytag MGDE500VF, MGDE500VS, MGDE500VP, MGDE500VE Dimension Guide

BA

1"

(2.5 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

1"*

(2.5 cm)

5"**

(12.7 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

31½"

(80 cm)

18" min.*
(45.72 cm)

14" max.*
(35.6 cm)

A. Recessed area
B. Side view – closet or confined area

* Required spacing

** Side or bottom venting – 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed

A

B

14" max.*
(35.6 cm)

18" min.*
(45.72 cm)

1"*

5"**

(12.7 cm)

31½"

(80 cm)

48 in.

2*

(310 cm2)

24 in.

2*

(155 cm2)

3"*

(7.6 cm)

3"*

(7.6 cm)

(2.5 cm)

A. Side view – closet or confined area
B. Closet door with vents

* Required spacing

** Side or bottom venting – 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed

38"

(96.52 cm

)

*31½"
(80 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

51½"

(130.81 cm)

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

MGDE500V

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. W10057352

07-28-08

RECESSED AREA AND CLOSET INSTALLATION

For closet installation, with a door, the minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are
required. Louvered doors with equivalent air ventilation openings in the top and bottom are acceptable.

Dryer only

Dryer on pedestal

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"
(10.16 cm) diameter vent is required. Rigid or flexible
heavy metal exhaust vent must be used. Do not use
plastic or metal foil vent. Exhaust hood must be at least
12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or any object that may be
in the path of the exhaust.

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.

No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from
the gas specified on the model/serial rating plate for use
with a different gas without consulting your gas
company.

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.
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.
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.*

Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas
pipe, as needed to avoid kinking.

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.

An individual manual shutoff valve must be installed
within six (6) feet (1.8m) of the dryer in accordance with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location
should be easy to reach for opening and closing.

*®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De

Nemours and Company

Dryer gas pipe: The gas pipe that comes out through
the rear of your dryer has a 3/8" male thread.

NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe
height must be an additional 10" (25.4 cm) or 15.5"
(39.4 cm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal
model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must
be an additional 18" (46 cm) from the floor.

For cabinet installation, with a door, the
minimum ventilation openings in the top
of the cabinet are required.

Gas Dryer

* Most installations require a minimum 5”

(12.7 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the
exhaust vent with elbow. See Use and Care
Guide, “Venting Requirements.”

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7"* (17.8 cm)

9"*
(22.9 cm)

7"* (17.8 cm)

5"**

(12.7 cm)

31

"

(80.0 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

1"*
(2.5 cm)

1" 1"

(2.5 cm)

(2.5 cm)

* Required spacing

** Side or bottom venting – 0" (0 cm) spacing is allowed

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION SPACING FOR CABINET INSTALLATION

A. ½" NPT gas supply line

B.

3

/8” NPT dryer pipe

A

B

*6¼"
(15.9 cm)

1½"
(3.8 cm)

PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

EXHAUST VENTING

MGDE500V

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. W10057352

07-28-08

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION SPACING FOR RECESSED OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION, WITH STACKED WASHER AND DRYER

UNDERCOUNTER INSTALLATION

Dimensions shown are for recommended spacing.

0"

(0 cm)

1"*
(2.5 cm)

1"*
(2.5 cm)

38" min.
(96.52 cm)

27"
(68.6 cm)

A . Louvered hood style

B . Box hood style

4"
(10.2 cm)

4"
(10.2 cm)

A

B

4"

(10.2 cm)

2-1/2"

(6.4 cm)

Dimensions shown are for minimum spacing.

Recommended hood styles

Angled hood style is

acceptable.

Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest
number of elbows and turns. Use the fewest 90° turns
possible.

Do not use vent runs longer than specified in vent length
chart.

Determine the number of elbows you will need.

Gas Dryer

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48 in.2 *

(310 cm

2

)

3"* (7.6 cm)

3"* (7.6 cm)

1"* (2.5 cm)

24 in.

2

*

(155 cm

2

)

* Required spacing

6"* (15.2 cm)

76"

(193 cm)

27"

(68.6 cm)

5"*

(12.7 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

1"

(2.5 cm)

* Required spacing

Number of
90° turns
or elbows

NOTE:

inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one
90° turn to the chart.

Type of
vent

0Rigid metal

Flexible metal

1Rigid metal

Flexible metal

2Rigid metal

Flexible metal

3Rigid metal

Flexible metal

4Rigid metal

Flexible metal

Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn

Box or
Louvered
hoods

64 ft (20 m)
36 ft (11 m)

54 ft (16.5 m)
31 ft (9.4 m)

44 ft (13.4 m)
27 ft (8.2 m)

35 ft (10.7 m)
25 ft (7.6 m)

27 ft (8.2 m)
23 ft (7 m)

Angled
hoods

58 ft (17.7 m)
28 ft (8.5 m)

48 ft (14.6 m)
23 ft (7 m)

38 ft (11.6 m)
19 ft (5.8 m)

29 ft (8.8 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)

21 ft (6.4 m)
15 ft (4.6 m)