Connecting A Gas Dryer - GE PROFILE UPGT650 Owners And Installation Manual

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)
TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
FOR CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY
❒ Flat- or straight-blade screwdriver (may be
needed for cord strain relief)
❒ Flexible stainless steel or plastic-coated brass
connecting tube (if allowed by building code)
❒ Open-end wrenches for flexible tube and
connector
❒ Adjustable pliers (to adjust leveling legs)
❒ Pipe wrench for holding dryer gas inlet while
attaching adapter elbow
❒ Adjustable wrenches (2) for tightening
connections
Installation Instructions
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FOR YOUR SAFETY:
WARNING
Before beginning the installation, turn off the circuit
breaker(s) or remove the dryer's circuit fuse(s) at the
electrical box. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged
from the wall.
Turn the dryer's gas shutoff valve in the supply line
to the OFF position.
Shutoff
Valve
Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.