Kenmore ELITE SENSOR SMART Use & Care Manual page 7

• Must include a shutoff valve:
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA or CSA approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make
sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm)
water column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Gas Type
Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with NATURAL GAS. It is design-
certified by CSA International for L.R (propane or butane) gases
with appropriate conversion.
• Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in
your home. Burner information 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 local Sears
store or Sears Service Center.
LP. gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
Gas Supply Line:
• 1/2in. IPS pipe is recommended.
• 3/8in. approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft
(6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.
• Must include 1/8 in. NPT plugged tapping, immediately
upstream of the gas connection (see illustration).
An individual 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. The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.
3 5
2 4
1. _ in. flexible gas connector
2. _e in. pipe to flare adapter fitting
3. _ in. NPTplugged tapping
4. _/2 in. NPT gas supply line
5. Gas shutoff valve
Gas supply connection requirements
There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be
connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines for
two different methods of connection.
Option 1 (Recommended Method):
Flexible stainless steel tubing:
• If local codes permit, use flexible stainless steel tubing
(Design Certified by the American Gas Association or CSA
International) to connect your dryer to the rigid gas supply
line. Use an elbow and a 3/8in. flare x 3/8in. NPT adapter fitting
between the stainless steel tubing and the dryer gas pipe, as
needed to prevent kinking.
Option 2 (Alternate Method):
Approved aluminum or copper tubing:
• Lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) can use 3/8in. approved tubing (if
codes and gas supplier permit).
• If you are using natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
• % in. flare x % in. NPT adapter fitting between dryer pipe and
% in. approved tubing
• Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a
different size adapter fitting.
• If your dryer has been converted to use L.R gas, % in. L.R
compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of
the supply line is more than 20 ft (6.1 m), use larger pipe.
NOTE: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of L.R gas
must be used. Do not use TEFLON _ tape.
Dryer Gas Pipe
• The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
has a 3/8in. male pipe thread.
1. _/2 in, NPT gas supply line
2. _ in. NPT dryer pipe