Whirlpool Duet Sport WED8300SW Manual page 22

Gas Type
Natural gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural
gas. It is design-certified by CSA International
for LP (propane or butane) gases with appro-
priate conversion.
This dryer must have the correct burner for
the type of gas in your home. Burner informa-
tion is located on the rating plate in the door
well of your dryer. If this information does not
agree with the type of gas available, contact
your dealer or call the phone numbers refer-
enced in the "Assistance or Service" section
of the "Use & Care Guide."
LP gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the ap-
pliance from the gas specified on the model/
serial rating plate for use with a different gas
without consulting the gas company.
Gas supply line
• 1/2˝ IPS pipe is recommended.
• 3/8˝ approved tubing is acceptable for
lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes
and gas supplier permit.
• Must include 1/8˝ NPT minimum plugged
tapping accessible for test gauge connec-
tion, immediately upstream of the gas con-
nection to the dryer (see illustration in the
right column).
• Must include a shutoff valve:
In the U.S.A.:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed within six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the
dryer in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
In Canada:
An individual manual shutoff valve must be
installed in accordance with the B149.1,
Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code. It is recommended that an individual
manual shutoff valve be installed within six
(6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer.
The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.
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A. ³⁄ " flexible gas connector
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B. " pipe to flare adapter fitting
³⁄
8
C. " NPT minimum plugged tapping ⁄
1
8
D. ½" NPT gas supply line
E. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
• For close clearances, a 3/8˝ to 3/8˝ elbow
is recommended to avoid kinking of the
gas line.
• Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use
TEFLON tape.
†®
There are many methods by which your gas
dryer can be connected to the gas supply.
Listed here are some guidelines for two differ-
ent methods of connection.
Option 1 (Recommended method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:
• If local codes permit, use a new flexible
stainless steel gas connector (Design Cer-
tified by CSA International) to connect the
dryer to the rigid gas supply line. Use an
elbow and a 3/8˝flare x 3/8˝ NPT adapter
fitting between the stainless steel gas con-
nector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed
to avoid kinking.
†® TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont
De Nemours and Company.
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