Tools needed for installation
•level
•gloves
•adjustable wrench that opens to 1" or 1"
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•#2 Phillips head screwdriver
•safety glasses
•tin snipes (new vent installation)
•caulking gun and compound
•putty knife
•8" or 10" pipe wrench
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•pliers
•knife
•1/4" nut driver or socket wrench
Parts supplied for installation
Remove parts package from dryer drum. Check that all 4 legs were included.
4 leveling legs
Parts needed for installation
Check local codes and with gas supplier, and read electrical, gas and venting requirements, Pages 5 - 8, 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.
•Recommended 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*.
Venting system
WARNING
Fire Hazard
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.
Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories
See Page 11 for more information.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
Preferred | Acceptable |
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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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