Whirlpool 3979173 Installation Instructions Manual

Have questions about your dryer?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call your
dealer. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under "Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair."
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial number.
Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in the door well
behind the dryer door and on front of opening.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Model No.
Serial No.
Moving dryer to a new location?
Check with your gas supplier or dealer to confirm that your dryer is equipped with the
correct burner for the particular type of gas in your new home. Burner information is
specified on the model/serial rating plate.
Shut off electrical supply
to dryer. Unplug power
supply cord and tape it
securely to dryer.
Shut off gas supply valve in
the gas supply line.
Disconnect gas fittings from
dryer and cap gas supply
line. Tape end of dryer gas
pipe.
Slide dryer onto cardboard
or hardboard before moving
it across the floor to prevent
damaging floor covering.

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT:
Read and
save these
instructions.
Installer:
Installation Instructions
with homeowner.
Homeowner:
Installation Instructions
for future reference.
For best performance,
install dryer according
to Installation
Instructions. Failure to
complete installation as
instructed could void
warranty.
Save
Installation
Tape top
to cabinet.
Instructions for local
electrical inspector's use.
Tape door
to front
panel.
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important
Turn leveling
safety message in this manual and
legs all the
way in. on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be
preceded by the safety alert
symbol and the word "DANGER"
or "WARNING". These words
mean:
Leave
Keep
Set to operate on NATURAL GAS.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't immediately follow
instructions.
WARNING
This is the safety alert
symbol.
You can be killed or seriously injured
This symbol alerts you
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what
the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
Gas Dryer
Part No. 3979173
DANGER