Materials You Will Need - GE GFV55ESSNWW Installation Instructions Manual

CONNECTING A GAS DRYER (skip for electric dryers)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
10" Adjustable
wrenches (2)
8" Pipe wrench

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED

4" dia. metal elbow
Pipe compound or
PTFE tape
Flexible gas line
connector
Duct clamps (2) or
Spring clamps (2)
Safety glasses
4" dia. metal duct
(recommended)
4" dia., UL-listed
flexible metal duct
(if needed)
Installation Instructions
Flat-blade
screwdriver
Slip-joint pliers
Level
Gloves
Soap solution for
leak detection
Exhaust hood
Duct tape
Gas pipe adapters (2),
elbow and pipe plug
4" Cover Plate
(Kit WE49X22606)
(if needed)
• 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 shut-off valve in the supply line
to the OFF position.
Shut-off
Valve
• Disconnect and discard old flexible gas connector
and ducting material.
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