GDG710 Maytag Dryer - Instructions

1. Unplugged and not connected to any gas lines
2. Disassemble
2.1. Remove back plate using nut driver
2.2. remove belt from drive/take up roll
2.3. Remove front door using a screwdriver and putty knife
2.4. disconnect wiring from front door and be sure to mark color of wire with slot from which it came from (I marked the first letter of color in pencil on quick disconnect slot)
2.5. set door out of way
2.6. remove top and set next to machine (no quick disconnect for this) (nut driver)
2.7. remove front mounting bracket for tumbler (nut driver)
2.8. remove tumbler/drum (label in pencil on tumbler “F for front and R for rear” of tumbler, for re installation later)
3. Drum Roller Kit
3.1. Use snap ring pliers to remove snap rings on shaft of drum rollers
3.2. remove rollers and washers
3.3. inspect shafts for wear (if shafts are good go on to next step, otherwise order new shafts & install new shafts)
3.4. install new rollers and washers
3.5. use snap ring pliers to install snap ring on shaft with rollers in place
3.6. test rollers (make sure turn smooth and without wobble)
4. Fan Blower wheel with clip
4.1. remove cover for blower fan wheel (using nut driver or adj. Wrench)
4.2. be sure to note which way the blades are angled
4.3. Remove snap ring on blower fan
4.4. remove fan blade/wheel
4.5. inspect shaft for wear
4.6. turn shaft and feel for play in motor bearings or spots of catching (hopefully there is none, if motor turns really hard or not at all, has more than 1/16” of play, or keeps catching on something internally, you may want to start looking for another dryer/or motor depending on prices)
4.7. install new fan blade/wheel (with blades facing correct way
4.8. clip snap ring on shaft and manually test fan for smooth turning and no wobble.
4.9. If all is well, Install guard
5. Front glide kit
5.1. I did one at a time so I could imitate and look at the other one and not take notes on correct install (even those its not that complicated)
5.2. Drilled out old rivets (using drill and 1/8” bit)
5.3. put glides in place and used rivet gun to rivet down glides ( should have little arc to them)
6. reassembly (two people would be nice but can be done by oneself)
6.1. be sure drive belt is on tumbler/drum when installing
6.2. place tumbler back in place and be sure tumbler is riding rollers and cloth as well as Front/Rear are in Front/Rear
6.3. (hopefully with one person hold tumbler in position) install mounting bracket
6.4. turn tumbler and be sure turns freely and has a little play/slop/wobble
6.5. from rear of machine place drive belt back on take-up and drive (be sure groves of belt are facing into the take-up pulley which is also grooved) and turn tumbler again. Should have a little resistance now
6.6. put top of dryer back and screw together
6.7. put front on and screw together
6.8. Screw back plate on
6.9. Repairs are complete
6.10. Plug in and test. You don’t need a gas line attached to test

I watched the video which was extremely helpful. I recommend taking pictures of the wiring and any other components if you take apart as you go along . it would be foolish not to vacuum while your in there.

MOved all my wifes stuff, disasembled the dryer based one the instructions I found on Google. Located the worn out parts. Reassembled the unit with the new parts, which were an exact match, immagin that. Hooked the power back up. (Note: Safty First allways disconect the power source first. And it is recommended to give the unit and the vent system a through cleaning when you have it disasembled.) Gave trhe unit a quick smoke test. Job complete, wife almost happy,(Question ? if it was that simple to fix the Dryer why did you wait so long. Life is good once again.

Remove lower bottom cover (two screws on bottom) with screw driver. Remove old radiant flame sensor from left side of tube with ignior by using socket wretch. Remove wires with needle nose pliers. Put new part in: put wires back on, insert part's lower tab into the tube ( there is a small slot) use socket wrench to tighten screw at top. Put bottom front panel back on and screw back in.

I had to do the repair twice. When they say the igniter is brittle they were not kidding. I had it in place but was trying to reposition it and it came off and hit the tin cylinder and shattered into a million pieces. I had to reorder the part, it came the next day so that was great. This time I made sure it was seated properly when it was tighten. This repair only took a few minutes to do.

Received the part the day after ordering. Appreciated the quick service and repair took less than a minute.

Removed front panel, bypassed door switch to allow dryer to cycle on. In the regular setting the igniter cycled OK but, no gas flow. I disconnected and sepperated the three solinoid coils (be sure to mark them the wires have to be exactly as they came apart) then, tested each coil with an ohm meter. The booster coil was open causing the problem. Replaced the booster coil dryer works fine.