Whirlpool 3978909 installation instructions Before you start, Venting, Gas

✔Before you start:

Tools needed:

Venting

WARNING: 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 death.

— Do not store or use gasoline,

or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any

•8" or 10" pipe wrench

•8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections)

•flat-blade screwdriver

•adjustable wrench that opens to 1" or 1" hex- head socket wrench (for adjusting dryer feet)

•level

•safety glasses

•pipe-joint compound resistant to L.P. gas

•caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)

•gloves

•pliers

•putty knife

•tin snips (new vent installations)

Vent

WARNING

Fire Hazard

other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch;

Do not use any phone in your

building.

• Clear the room, building or area of

all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow gas

supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be

done by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Part No. 3978909

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Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all 4 legs were included.

4 leveling legs

Parts needed:

Check local codes and with gas supplier, and read electrical, gas and venting requirements before purchasing parts.

Gas

Gas supply line must have:

•1/8" NPT plugged tapping.

•Shutoff valve within 6 feet of appliance is required. Rigid gas supply line must be:

•1/2" IPS pipe used with a combination of pipe fittings.

•Connection to dryer:

—New, flexible metal tubing design-certified by AGA or CSA.

—3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT female.

Optional connection to dryer:

Gas supply line tubing must be:

•Lengths under 20 feet can use 3/8" approved tubing (if codes and gas supplier permit).

•Lengths over 20 feet should use larger tubing.

L.P. Gas Conversion:

Conversion must be made by a qualified technician. A qualified service technician is someone experienced and trained in servicing gas equipment and familiar with necessary precautions. See gas valve burner base for gas conversion kit part number.*

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use a plastic vent. Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps must be used. Dura Safe™ vent products are recommended.

Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories

1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm (CST), Sat: 9am to 4:30pm (CST). Visit our internet site at http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/accessories

See Panel E for more information.

Exhaust hood

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

PreferredAcceptable

4" 4" 2-1/2"

Mobile home installations require:

•Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*

•Metal exhaust system hardware*

Floors sloped greater than 1 inch:

Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*

*Available for purchase from your dealer.

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