Make Gas Connection - Whirlpool 7MWGD7120LW Use And Care Manual

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to propane, have a qualified person make
sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (330 mm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
1.
Connect gas supply to dryer
Flared
male fitting
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 propane gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of propane gas. Do not use
TEFLON tape.
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MAKE GAS CONNECTION

2.
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. Recommended connection is shown. Your
connection may be different, according to supply line type, size,
and location.
3.
Closed valve
Non-flared
male fitting
B
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.
Plan pipe fitting connection
A
B
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
Open shut-off valve
A
D
C
B Open valve
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