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Before you start:
WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use gasoline,
or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch;
Do not use any phone in your
building.
• Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be
done by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
Check that you have everything necessary for correct
installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.
Part No. 3978909
© 2000 Whirlpool Corporation
Tools needed:
• 8" or 10" pipe wrench
• pipe-joint compound
resistant to L.P. gas
• 8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas
• caulking gun and
connections)
compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)
• flat-blade screwdriver
• gloves
• adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" or 1" hex-
• pliers
head socket wrench (for
• putty knife
adjusting dryer feet)
• tin snips (new vent
• level
installations)
• safety glasses
Parts supplied:
Remove parts package from dryer drum.
Check that all 4 legs were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed:
Check local codes and with gas supplier, and read
electrical, gas and venting requirements before
purchasing parts.
Gas
Gas supply line must have:
• 1/8" NPT plugged tapping.
• Shutoff valve within 6 feet of appliance is required.
Rigid gas supply line must be:
• 1/2" IPS pipe used with a combination of pipe
fittings.
• Connection to dryer:
— New, flexible metal tubing design-certified by
AGA or CSA.
— 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT female.
Optional connection to dryer:
Gas supply line tubing must be:
• Lengths under 20 feet can use 3/8" approved
tubing (if codes and gas supplier permit).
• Lengths over 20 feet should use larger tubing.
L.P. Gas Conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician. A qualified service technician is someone
experienced and trained in servicing gas equipment
and familiar with necessary precautions. See gas valve
burner base for gas conversion kit part number.*
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Venting
Vent
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
must be used. Dura Safe™ vent products are
recommended.
Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your
dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories
1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm (CST), Sat:
9am to 4:30pm (CST). Visit our internet site at
http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/accessories
See Panel E for more information.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
Preferred
Acceptable
4"
4"
Mobile home installations require:
• Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*
• Metal exhaust system hardware*
Floors sloped greater than 1 inch:
Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*
*
Available for purchase from your dealer.
2-1/2"
Printed in U.S.A.
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