Kenmore ELITE 796.8051 Series Use And Care Manual page 11

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CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.)
Ak WARN IN G: To reduce the risk o f
fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons when using
this appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
• Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector
and a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do
so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft.
(1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
• The dryer is configured for Natural Gas when
shipped from the factory. Make sure that the dryer
is equipped with the correct burner nozzle for the
type of gas being used (Natural Gas or Liquefied
Petroleum). Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
Connecting the Gas Supply
NOTE: This dryer is configured from the factory set for
Natural Gas (NG). If dryer is to be used with LP gas,
it must be converted by a qualified service technician.
@ Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is
turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged. Confirm that
the type of gas available in your laundry room is
appropriate for the dryer.
O Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at the
back of the dryer. Be careful not to damage the threads
of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap.
O Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas supply
using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a
3/8 in. NPT fitting.
NOTE: DO NOT use old connectors.
O Securely tighten all connections between the dryer
and your laundry room's gas supply.
OTurn on your laundry room's gas supply.
O Check all pipe connections (both internal and external)
for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid.
O Proceed to Venting the Dryer on page 14.
• If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle
kit, order part number 4948EL4002C) should be
installed by a qualified technician and the change
should be noted on the dryer. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
• All connections must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure
to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
3/8" NPT Gas
Connection
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
1/8" NPT Pipe Plug
Gas Supply
Shutoff Valve
High-Altitude Installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for
elevations below 10,000 feet.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation
above 10,000 feet, it must be derated by a qualified
technician or gas supplier.
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