A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the dryer to the existing gas line. Shown is a recommended connection. Your connection may be different, according to the supply line type, size and location.

Reverse Door Swing

You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if desired.

NOTE: For ease of installation, you may want to use 2 or more people to remove and reattach the dryer door.

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B

D

C

Remove the door

1.Place a towel or soft cloth on top of the dryer or work space to protect the surface.

2.Open the dryer door. Remove the 5 screws that hold the door hinge on the front panel of the dryer.

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A. ³⁄₈" flexible gas connector

B. ³⁄₈" dryer pipe

C. ³⁄₈" to ³⁄₈" pipe elbow

D.³⁄₈" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting

3.Open the shutoff valve in the supply line. The valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

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B

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

4.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

Connect Vent

1.Using a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood. Check that the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a 4" (10.2 cm) clamp.

2.Move dryer into its final location. Do not crush or kink vent.

3.(On gas models) Check that there are no kinks in the flexible gas line.

4.Once the exhaust vent connection is made, remove the corner posts and cardboard.

C B

A. Dryer front panel

B. Dryer door

C. Screws

3.Remove the door.

4.Lay the dryer door on a flat, protected surface with the inside door assembly facing up.

Remove the 5 screws to release the outer door assembly from the inner door assembly, as indicated below. See illustration. It is important that you remove only the

5 indicated screws.

5.Lift the inner door assembly off of the outer door assembly. Set the outer door assembly aside.

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Kenmore 110.9787 manual Reverse Door Swing, Connect Vent, Remove the door