Whirlpool 3406449 installation instructions Electrical requirements, Recommended Ground Method

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Explosion Hazard

Connect dryer to a regulated gas supply.

Use a new flexible gas supply line.

If L.P. gas is used, the L.P. gas supply must not exceed 13” water column.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

A n This installation must conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI

2223.1 -latest edition (*, Page 5) and all local codes and ordinances.

B . The design of this dryer has been certified-by the American Gas Association for use at altitudes up to 10,000 feet above sea level at the

B.T.U. rating indicated on the

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model/serial rating 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 rating plate is required for each 1,000 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.

C n Check that the dryer is equipped with the correct burner for the particular type of gas used. Burner information can be found on the model/serial rating plate in the door well of the appliance. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, see your dealer.

D . This dryer is equipped for use with NATURAL GAS. it is certified by the American Gas Association for

manufactured, mixed and L.P (propane and butane) gases with

appropriate conversion. No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier. Conversion

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must be done by a qualified service technician. Gas conversion kit part numbers are listed on the gas valve burner base.

n Provide a rigid gas supply line of l/2-inch IPS pipe to the dryer location, If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 feet, larger pipe will be needed. For L.P gas usage, 3/8-inch, approved copper tubing may be used. Pipe-joint compounds suitable for use with L.P gas should be used.

Fn If local codes and ordinances

permit, it is recommended that new, flexible metal tubing, design-certified by the American Gas Association, be used for connecting the dryer to the gas supply line. (The gas feed pipe, which extends through the lower rear of the dryer, is provided with 3/8-inch male pipe thread.)

shutoff valve

G WThe supplv line shall be equipped with ‘a shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the same room as the dryer and should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do Not block access to the shutoff valve.

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If rigyd pipe is used as a ga combination

must be used to’dbtain a: in-line connection to the dryer.

In Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back and bottom sides of the dryer are free of obstructions to permit adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air, See “Recessed area and closet installation instructions,” on Page 11, for minimum spacing requirements.

J n For ease of installation, operation and servicing (if ever needed) adequate space should be provided around the dryer.

K n A 1/&inch, NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connector to the dryer. The dryer and its individual shutoff

valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of l/2 psig

(3.4 kPa).

The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than l/2 psig

(3.4 kPa).

Electrical requirements

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is

recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

A 120-volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15 or

20-ampere fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit

breaker

is recommended.

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For your personal safety, this dryer must be grounded. This dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having a 3-prong ground plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground-type wall receptacle,

grounded in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSVNFPA 70 - latest edition (**, Page 5) and all local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the

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Contents These Before you startParts supplied Parts owner must supplyAaf Metal flexible vent must be fullyExhaust vent connection To connect exhaust vent straight out the backElectrical requirements Recommended Ground MethodNow start With dryer in laundry areaPower supply cord Zq$ 9lElectrical connection Outside dryer 314 Electrical Shock HazardNow start Product dimensions Recessed area and closet installation instructjronsIf dryer does not Operate Moving the dryer To a new locationIf you need Assistance