Level Dryer; Connect Vent - Whirlpool WGD9400SW1 Use & Care Manual

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Remove the red cap from the gas pipe.
Using a wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the
dryer. Use pipe-joint
compound on the threads of all non-
flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure
there are no kinks.
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B
A. Flared male fitting
B. Non-flared male fitting
NOTE: For LP gas connections,
you must use pipe-joint
compound
resistant to the action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON _t tape.
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. ¾" to _" pipe elbow
D. _" pipe-to-flare
adapter fitting
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Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open
when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
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.
1-®TEFLON
is a registered
trademark of E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company•
1. Check that all parts are now installed. If there is an extra part,
go back through the steps to see which step was skipped.
2. Check that you have all of your tools.
3. Check the dryer's final location. Be sure the vent is not
crushed or kinked.
4. Check that the dryer is level. See "Level Dryer."
Electrical
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 result in death,
fire, or electrical
shock.
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Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Turn on power.
Remove any protective film or tape remaining on the dryer.
Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.
Read "Dryer Use."
Wipe the dryer drum interior thoroughly with a damp cloth to
remove any dust.
Select a Timed Dry heated cycle, and start the dryer. Do not
select the Air Only Temperature setting.
If the dryer will not start, check the following:
Controls are set in a running or "On" position.
Start button has been pushed firmly.
Dryer is plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Electrical supply is connected.
Household fuse is intact and tight, or circuit breaker has
not tripped.
Dryer door is closed.
When the dryer has been running for 5 minutes, open the
dryer door and feel for heat. If you feel heat, cancel cycle and
close door. If you do not feel heat, turn off the dryer and
check that the gas supply line shutoff valve is open.
If the gas supply line shutoff valve is closed, open it, then
repeat the 5-minute test as outlined above.
If the gas supply line shutoff valve is open, contact a
qualified technician.
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