Gas Requirements (Gas Models Only); Connecting Gas Dryers - Kenmore 796.8077 series Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

GAS REQUIREMENTS (GAS MODELS ONLY)

CONNECTING GAS DRYERS

WARNING:
electric shock, or injury to persons when using
this appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
Gas supply requirements:
As shipped from the factory, this dryer is config-
ured for use with (NG) natural gas. It can be con-
verted for use with LP (Liquefied Propane) gas. Gas
pressure must not exceed 8 in. water column for
(NG), or 13 in. water column for (LP).
A qualified service or gas company technician must
connect the dryer to the gas service. Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Isolate the dryer from the gas supply system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Supply line requirements: Your laundry room must
have a rigid gas supply line to your dryer. In the
United States, an individual manual shutoff valve
MUST be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of the
dryer, in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1 or Canadian gas installation code
CSA B149.1. A 1/8 in. NPT pipe plug must be
installed. Failure to do so can result in fire, explo-
sion, or death.
If using a rigid pipe, the rigid pipe should be 1/2 in.
IPS. If acceptable under local codes and ordinances
and when acceptable to your gas supplier, 3/8 in.
approved tubing may be used where lengths are
less than 20 ft. (6.1 m). Larger tubing should be
used for lengths in excess of 20 ft. (6.1 m). Failure
to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Electrical Requirements for Gas Models Only
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord. Failure to
follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or
death.
For personal safety, this dryer must be properly
grounded. Failure to follow this warning can result in
fire, explosion, or death.
The power cord of this dryer is equipped with a
3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a stan-
dard 3-prong (grounding) wall outlet to minimize the
possibility of electric shock hazard from this appli-
ance. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire,
Connect the dryer to the type of gas shown on the
nameplate. Failure to do so can result in fire, explo-
sion, or death.
To prevent contamination of the gas valve, purge
the gas supply of air and sediment before connect-
ing the gas supply to the dryer. Before tightening
the connection between the gas supply and the
dryer, purge remaining air until the odor of gas is
detected. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
DO NOT use an open flame to inspect for gas leaks.
Use a noncorrosive leak detection fluid. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Use only a new AGA- or CSA-certified gas supply
line with flexible stainless steel connectors. Failure
to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Securely tighten all gas connections. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Use Teflon tape or a pipe-joint compound that is
insoluble in Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas on all
pipe threads. Failure to do so can result in fire, explo-
sion, or death.
DO NOT attempt any disassembly of the dryer; any
disassembly requires the attention and tools of an
authorized and qualified service person or company.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
This dryer must be plugged into a 120-VAC, 60-Hz.
grounded outlet protected by a 15-ampere fuse or
circuit breaker. Failure to follow this warning can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
Where a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encoun-
tered, it is your personal responsibility and obliga-
tion to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet. Failure to follow this warning can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
3-prong
grounding type
wall receptacle
3-prong
grounding
plug
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Ensure proper
ground exists
before use.