Install Leveling Legs - Maytag WFW8620HC Installation Instructions Manual

GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,
as needed to avoid kinking.
■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a
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listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard
for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS
Elevations above 2,000 ft. (610 m):
■ When installed above 2,000 ft. (610 m) a 4% reduction of the
burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is
required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.
Gas supply pressure testing
■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
1/2 psi.
DRYER GAS PIPE
■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has
a 3/8" male pipe thread.
3/8" NPT dryer gas pipe
* NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas
pipe height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or
15.5" (394 mm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal
model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must
be an additional 18" (460 mm) from the floor.
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INSTALL LEVELING LEGS

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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
Diamond
marking
Examine leveling legs and locate the diamond marking. Screw
legs into leg holes by hand – use a wrench to finish turning legs
until diamond marking is no longer visible.
Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of
the two dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer
on the corner posts until it is close to its final location. Leave
enough room to connect the exhaust vent.