Installation instructions
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GAS TYPE
Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with Natural gas. It is design-
certied by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases
with appropriate conversion.
■ 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 qualied
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas
specied on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas without consulting your gas company.
GAS SUPPLY LINE
Option 1 (Recommended Method)
Flexible stainless steel gas connector:
■ If local codes permit, use a new exible stainless steel gas
connector (Design Certied by the American Gas Association
or CSA International) to connect your dryer to the rigid
gas supply line. Use an elbow and a 3/8" are x 3/8" NPT
adapter tting between the stainless steel gas connector and
the dryer gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.
Option 2 (Alternat Method)
Approved aluminum or copper tubing
■ Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer.
■ 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.
GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP -
U.S.A. AND CANADA
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,
re, or electrical shock.
WARNING
■ 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20- amp fused electrical
supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. It is also recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this dryer be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or
breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.
This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualied electrician or service representative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.