Make Gas Connection; Connect Vent - Whirlpool WGT4027EW Installation Instructions Manual

Make Gas Connection

1.
Connecting gas supply to dryer
A. Flared male
fitting
B. Non-flared
male fitting
Remove red cap from flexible gas connector. Remove the
1/2" NPT adapter from the flexible gas connector (it will be
necessary to use two adjustable wrenches). Using a wrench
to tighten, connect gas supply to washer/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 tape.
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2.
Install adapter
A. 1/2" rigid gas supply
pipe
B. Use pipe-joint
compound.
C.1/2" NPT adapter
D. Do not use pipe-joint
compound.
E. Flexible gas
connector
Install the adapter on the 1/2" rigid gas supply pipe using
pipe-joint compound.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON tape.
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3.
Attach connector
Attach the flexible gas connector to the 1/2" NPT adapter.
Do not use pipe-joint compound for this connection.
There should be a natural loop in the flexible gas connector.
The flexible gas connector must not be twisted, kinked, or
attached with any sharp bends.
B
A
B
C
D
E
4.
Open shut-off valve
A
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 leak found.

Connect Vent

1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
(27" model shown)
Connecting from front
(for closet or recessed
area)
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is
clean. Dryer vent must fit over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
2.
Move washer/dryer to final location
Move washer/dryer to final location, taking care not to crush
or kink vent.
After washer/dryer is in place, remove corner posts and
cardboard from under washer/dryer.
B
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
Connecting
from rear
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