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CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.)

,&	WA RN IN k._" To reduce the risk of 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.

•If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle kit, order part number 383EEL3002D) 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.

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.
O 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.		3/8"	NPT Gas		1/8" NPT Pipe Plug
O Connect the dryer to your laundry room'sgas supply
		Connection
using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a
					Gas Supply
3/8 inches	NPT fitting.
NOTE: DO NOT use old connectors.			AGA/CSA-Certified		Shutoff Valve
			Stainless	Steel
O Securely tighten all connections between the dryer			Flexible	Connector
and your laundry room's gas supply.
NOTE: Use pipe dope or teflon tape that is approved for
use on gas lines on all pipe thread connections. NEVER
use dope or tape on compression or flare connections, such
as the gas flex.
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 pages 14-15.

High-Altitude Installations

T.he 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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