Electrical Requirements (Gas Dryer); Install Leveling Legs - Whirlpool 7MWGD1730 Installation Instructions Manual

Electrical Requirements
(Gas Dryer)
■ 120 V, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 A fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is also recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this dryer be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
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This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a quali ed electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a quali ed electrician.
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Install Leveling Legs

1.
Prepare dryer for leveling legs
To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard
from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer.
Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay
dryer down on cardboard.
2.
Screw in leveling legs
Using a wrench and tape measure, screw legs into leg holes
until bottom of foot is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) (to match
height of 3.6 cu. ft. capacity washer) or 1½" (38 mm) (to match
height of 3.8 cu. ft. capacity washer) from bottom of dryer.
Now stand the dryer on its legs. Slide the dryer until it is
close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical
connection and to connect the exhaust vent.
For mobile home use:
Gas dryers must be securely fastened to the floor.
Mobile home installations require a Mobile Home Installation
Hold-down Kit. For ordering information, please refer the "Use
and Care Guide.