Connect Vent - Whirlpool cabrio W10164751A Use & Care Manual

Connect Vent; Connect Inlet Hose - Whirlpool Cabrio W10164752A Use & Care Manual [Page 11]
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer
to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended connection.
Your connection may be different, according to the supply line
type, size, and location.
A
B
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A. /
8 " flexible gas connector
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/
B. 8 " dryer pipe
3
/
C. 8 " to
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D. 8 " pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
3. Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when
the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
4. Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive
leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak
found.
1. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in
dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the
exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.
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8 " pipe elbow
A
B
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve

Connect Vent

4. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds
turn.
D
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
5. Attach "Y" connector to brass male end of small hose. Screw on
C
coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.
6. One end of the long hose has a wire mesh strainer inside the
coupling. Attach this end to the "Y" connector.
7. Attach washer cold inlet hose to other end of "Y" connector.
Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated on connector.
8. Using pliers, tighten the couplings with an additional two-thirds
turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
9. 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.
10. Using pliers, tighten the coupling with an additional two-thirds
turn.
A
A. Inlet to cold water