Installation Instructions - Kenmore 417.6173 Series Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

Gas connection
1. Remove the shipping cap from gas
pipe at the rear of the dryer.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas
service without converting the gas valve.
An L.P. conversion kit must be installed
by a qualified gas technician.
2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D.
semi-rigid or approved pipe from
gas supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96
cm) pipe located on the back of the
dryer. Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch
(1.27 cm to 0.96 cm) reducer for the
connection. Apply an approved thread
sealer that is resistant to the corrosive
action of liquefied gases on all pipe
connections.
Manual
Shutoff Flare
Valve Union
Open
Nipple
Closed
All connections must be wrench-tightened
IMPORTANT
The supply line must be equipped with
an approved manual shutoff valve. This
valve should be located in the same
room as the dryer and should be in a
location that allows ease of opening
and closing. DO NOT block access to
the gas shutoff valve.
3. Open the shutoff valve in the gas
supply line to allow gas to flow
through the pipe. Wait a few minutes
for gas to move through the gas line.
GAS FLOW Flare
Union
Flexible Inlet Pipe on
Connector Back of Dryer
Shutoff Valve - Open position
4. Check for gas system leaks with a
manometer. If a manometer is not
available, test all connections by
brushing on a soapy water solution.
WARNING
EXOLOSION HAZARD
NEVER test for gas leaks with an open
flame.
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