Whirlpool Duet GGW9250SU0 Use & Care Manual page 8

Electronic gas dryer
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Mobile home - Additional
installation
requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The
installation must conform to the Manufactured
Home
Construction
and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240
MH.
Mobile home installations require:
Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
Mobile Home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools
and Parts" section for ordering information.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.
Emectricat Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded
3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground
prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension
cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can resumt in death,
fire, or emectrical shock.
120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
It is also recommended
that a separate circuit
serving only this dryer be provided.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
_' For a grounded, cord-connected
dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding wili reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate
outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properiy grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician=
SAVE THESE
INSTRUOTmONS
Explosion
Hazard
Use a new CSA 8nternational
approved
gas supply
mine.
Install a shut-off
valve.
Securely
tighten
all gas connections.
ff connected
to LP, have a qualified
person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water
comumno
Exampmes of a quafffied
person
include:
licensed heating
personnel,
authorized
gas company
personnel,
and
authorized
service
personnel
Failure to do so can resumt 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 LP (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 dealer or
call the phone numbers referenced in the "Assistance
or
Service" section of this manual.
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 your gas company.
Gas supply line
Must include 1/8"NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection,
immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer (see illustration).
1/2"IPS pipe is recommended.
%" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for
lengths under 20 ft (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier
permit.
If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.
Lengths over 20 ft (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a
different size adapter fitting.

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