MAKE GAS CONNECTION
(gas models only)
1.
Connect gas supply to dryer
B
A. Flared male fitting
B. Non-flared male fitting
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound
on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal
tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas Do not use
TEFLON
tape.
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2.
Plan pipe fitting connection (option 1)
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector
C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
B. 3/8" dryer gas pipe
D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter
fitting
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer
to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown.
Your connection may be different, according to supply line
type, size, and location.
3.
Open shut-off valve
A
B
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle
is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing
on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.
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