Kenmore 9787 - Elite HE3 7.0 cu. Ft. Gas Dryer Use And Care Manual page 13

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A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the
dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended
connection. Your connection may be different, according to
the supply line type, size and location.
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A. _" flexible gas connector
B. _" dryerpipe
C. _" to _" pipe elbow
D. _" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open
when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a
left-side opening, if desired.
NOTE: For ease of installation, you may want to use 2 or more
people to remove and reattach the dryer door.
Remove the door
1. Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space
to protect the surface.
2. Open the dryer door. Remove the 5 screws that hold the door
hinge on the front panel of the dryer.
4.
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a
leak. Correct any leak found.
1. Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in
dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is
clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet
and inside the exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured
to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.
2. Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.
3. (On gas models) Check that there are no kinks in the flexible
gas line.
4. Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the
corner posts and cardboard.
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4.
5,
A. Dryer front panel
B. Dryer door
C. Screws
Remove the door.
Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside
door assembly facing up.
Remove the 5 screws to release the outer door assembly
from the inner door assembly, as indicated below. See
illustration. It is important that you remove only the
5 indicated screws.
Lift the inner door assembly off of the outer door assembly.
Set the outer door assembly aside.
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