Connect Inlet Hose - Whirlpool WGD7990XG0 Installation Instructions Manual

rHKE GAS CONNECTION
"1, Connect gas supply to dryer
A. Flared male fitting
B. Non-flared malefitting
Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten,
connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on
threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing
is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON ®t tape.
2. Plan pipe fitting connection
A
B C
A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow
B. 3/8" dryer pipe D. 3/8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting
CONNECT INLET HOSE
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using
the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
F1, urn cold water off, remove
and replace rubber washer
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Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Check and see if rubber washer is in the "Y" connector. Remove
old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber
washer provided.
Attach short hose and
"Y" connector
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer to
existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown. Your
connection may be different, according to supply line type, size,
and location.
Open shut-off valve
A. Closed valve B. Open valve
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle is
parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing on
an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will
show a leak. Correct any leaks found.
If space permits, attach the brass female end of the "Y"
connector to the cold water faucet. See figure A.
If "Y" connector cannot be attached directly to the cold water
faucet, the short hose must be used. See figure B. Attach short
hose to cold water faucet. Screw on coupling by hand until it is
seated on faucet. Then attach "Y" connector to brass male end
of the short hose. Screw on coupling by hand until it is seated
on connector.
Tighten couplings
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Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
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