Maytag MGD8100DW Installation Guide | Page 13

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2.  Attach short hose and “Y” connector

Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on 

coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach “Y” 

connector to male end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on 

coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.

3. Tighten couplings

Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

4.  Attach long hose to “Y”  

connector and tighten couplings

Attach one of the 5 ft (1.5 m) inlet hose ends to the “Y” 

connector. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other side of  

“Y” connector. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated 

on connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an additional 

two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.

5.  Attach long hose to dryer fill valve 

and tighten coupling

Remove protective cap from  

water inlet valve. Attach other end  

of long hose to fill valve at bottom of dryer  

back panel. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on 

fill valve connector. Using pliers, tighten the couplings an 

additional two-thirds turn.

NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling  

can result.

6. Turn on cold water faucet

Check that the water faucets are turned on.

7. Check for leaks

Check for leaks around “Y” connector, faucet, and hoses.