■■ Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in your home. Burner information is located on the rating plate in the door well of your dryer. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact your dealer or call the phone numbers referenced in the “Assistance or Service” section of your Use and Care Guide.

LP Gas Conversion:

IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting your gas company.

GAS SUPPLY LINE

■■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas connection to the dryer.

GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS

■■ Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe, as needed to avoid kinking.

■■ Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON®† tape.

■■ This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.

BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS

Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):

■■ When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in elevation.

Gas supply pressure testing

A

C E

■■ The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during pressure testing at pressures greater than 1/2 psi.

D

B

A. 3/8" flexible gas connector

B. 3/8" pipe to flare adapter fitting

C. 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping

D. 1/2" NPT gas supply line

E. Gas shutoff valve.

■■ 1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.

■■ 3/8"approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for lengths under 20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.

■■ If you are using Natural gas, do not use copper tubing.

■■ Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a different size adapter fitting.

■■ If your dryer has been converted to use LP gas, 3/8" LP compatible copper tubing can be used. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), use larger pipe.

NOTE: Pipe-joint compounds that resist the action of LP gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON®† tape.

■■ Must include shut-off valve

In the U.S.A.:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.

In Canada:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed in accordance with the B149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. It is recommended that an individual manual shutoff valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m) of the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for opening and closing.

†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.

DRYER GAS PIPE

■■ The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer has a 3/8" male pipe thread.

A

*6¼" (159 mm)

1½" (38 mm)

A. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe

*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from the floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation, the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from the floor.

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