Tools And Materials Needed For Installation; Gas Supply Requirements - Whirlpool Gas Dryer Installation Instructions

Before you start...
Important: Observe all
governing codes and
ordinances.
Check location
where dryer will be
installed. Proper installation Is your
responsibility. The dryer must not
be installed or stored in an area
where it will be exposed to water
and/or weather. Make sure you
have everything necessary for
conect installation.
Proper gas and electric
supply connections should
be available.
Protectlon from the weather:
Proper operation of dryer
cycles requires temperatures
above 45°F.. or the dryer
may not shut off when
automatic cycles are used.
Four-inch metal exhaust
duct is required.
Support:
The floor must be
able to support dryer weight
of 175 pounds.
Dryer Door Clearances
Locatlon
must be large enough to
fully open dryer door. See
back
cover of Installation Instructlons or
label on dryer rear panel for
recessed and closet requlrements.
Fire Hazard
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 loss of life.
- 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
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Do Not try to light any appliance.
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Do Not touch any electrical
switch; Do Not use any phone in
your building.
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Clear the room, building or area
of all occupants.
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Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
- Never install dryer up against
draperies or curtains or on carpet.
- Keep any and all items from falling
or collecting behind the dryer.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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Check code
requirements:
Some
codes llmlt or do not
permlt installation of
clothes dryers In
garages, closets,
mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters.
Contact your local
bullding inspector.
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Open dryer and
remove llterature
and parts packages.
\ gas burner inlet
pipe connection
at rear d dryer
Level
floor:
l-inch
maximum floor slope
under entire dryer.
Fire Hazard
lf you Install the dryer In a garage, car-port,
or areas near vehicles where fumes from
gasoline or other flammable materials may
be present, the vapors may be heavier than
air and remain near floor. Place dryer a
mlnlmum of 18 Inches above floor. Check
wlth your bulldlng Inspector regarding
requirements for thls Installation.
Failure to follow these lnstructlons could result
In fire or explosion.
Full-Wldth
Hamper Door
Extra-large
Hamper Door
(shown above)
Mobile Home Installation
This appliance Is sultable for moblle home
Installations. The Installation of the dryer must
conform to the Manufactured Home Constructlon
and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly
the Federal Standard for Moblle Home Constructlon
and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280).
For moblle home use, thls appliance MUST be
fastened to the floor and MUST be exhausted to the
outside. Order Mobile Home Installation Kit No.
346765 from your dealer. Kit includes the necessary
fastening hardware and detailed installation
instructlons. Metal exhaust system hardware is also
available through your dealer.
This installation must conform wlth American
National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
2223.1 - latest edition, and all local codes and
ordinances.
Tools and materials
needed for installation:
metal exhaust duct
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Provide a rlgld gas supply line to the
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Check that
dryer Is equipped
with the correct
burner for the
particular type of
gas in the home.
will be found on
the serial/rating
plate In door well
of the appliance. If
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Burner information '
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this information does not agree with the type of
gas avallable, see your dealer.
dryer location. When riGd pip&-isbsed it should
be l/2 inch IPS. When acceptable to the gas
supplier and local codes, 3/8-inch approved
tubing may be used for lengths under 20 feet.
For lengths over 20 feet, larger tubing should be
used. Pipe-joint compounds resistant to the
action of L.P. gas must be used.
shutoff valve
"open" position
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The supply line shall be equlpped with a
shutoff valve. This valve should be located in
the same room as the dryer and should be in a
location that allows the valve to be opened
and closed easily. Do not block access to
shutoff valve.
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TI ?is dryer is equipped
for use with
NATURAL GAS. It is designcertified by A.G.A. for
L.P. (propane or butane) gases with
appropriate conversion. No attempt shall be
made to convert the appliance from the gas
specified on the serial/rating plate for use with
a different gas without consulting the serving
gas supplier.
Convenlon must be done by a
qualified servlce technlclan. Gas converslon
klt part numbers are llsted on the gas valve
burner base.
as supply connection lor
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If the dryer is installed in a confined area
such as a bedroom, bathroom or closet,
provision must be made for enough air for
combustion and ventilation. Check governing
codes and ordinances. Also, check recessed
and closet installation instructions section or
label on dryer rear panel for detailed
instructions.
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The design of this dryer has been
certified by the American Gas Association for
use at altitudes up to 10,ooO feet above sea
level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the
model/serial plate. Burner input adjustments
are not required when the dryer is operated up
to this elevation.
When installed above 10,000 feet, a four
percent (4%) reduction of the burner B.T.U.
rating shown on the model/serial plate is
requlred for each 1 ,COO foot increase in
elevation. For assistance when converting to
other gas types and/or installing above 10,000
feet elevation, contact your local service
company.
duct tape
Gas supply requirements
OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND
ORDINANCES.
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If local codes
permit, it is
recommended that new
flexible metal tublng,
deslgn-certified by the
American Gas
Association, be used for
Fire Hazard
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This dryer must be connected to a
regulated gas supply. Failure to do so
could cause hlgh-pressure gas release,
resulting In a flre or exploslon.
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Have the L.P. gas checked by a quallfled
person before lnstalllng the dryer. The L.P.
gas supply must not exceed a pressure
0r
13" water column.
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New flexible tubing should be used.
Reusing old flexible tubing mlght result In
possible leaks or fire hazard.
Failure to follow these lnstructlons may result
In flre or explosion.
connecting the
appliance to the rigid gas
supply line.
(The gas pipe which extends
through the lower rear of the appliance has
j/g-Inch male pipe thread.)
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1 If rigid pipe is used as a gas
supply line, a combination of pipe
fittings must be used to obtaln an
in-line connection to the dryer.
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