Make Gas Connection - Whirlpool WGD7300DW Installation Instructions Manual

2.
Connect neutral ground wire
and neutral wire
E C
Connect neutral ground wire (E) and neutral wire (white or
center wire) (C) of power supply cord or cable under center
terminal block screw (B). Tighten screw.
3.
Connect remaining wires
Place hooked ends of remaining wires under outer terminal
block screws (hooks facing right). Tighten screws.
4.
Connect external ground wire
E
G
Connect a separate copper ground wire (G) from the external
ground conductor screw (A) to an adequate ground. Finally,
reinsert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear
panel. Secure cover with hold-down screw. Now, go to
Venting Requirements.
16

MAKE GAS CONNECTION

1.
Connect gas supply to dryer
Flared
male fitting
B
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound
on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal
tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON tape.
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2.
Plan pipe fitting connection
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
B. 3/8" dryer pipe
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer
to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown.
Your connection may be different, according to supply line
type, size, and location.
3.
Open shut-off valve
A
Closed valve
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle
is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing
on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.
Non-flared
B
male fitting
A
D
B
C
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
Open valve