Electrolux EFME427UI Instrucciones De Instalación página 16

16 Installation Instructions
Gas connection
1. Remove the shipping cap from gas
pipe at the rear of the dryer.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the dryer to L.P. gas
service without converting the gas valve.
An L.P. conversion kit must be installed
by a qualified gas technician.
2. Connect a 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) I.D.
semi-rigid or approved pipe from gas
supply line to the 3/8 inch (0.96 cm)
pipe located on the back of the dryer.
Use a 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch (1.27 cm to
0.96 cm) reducer for the connection.
Apply an approved thread sealer that is
resistant to the corrosive action of lique-
fied gases on all pipe connections.
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Open
Closed
All connections must be wrench-tightened
3. Open the shutoff valve in the gas sup-
ply line to allow gas to flow through
the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to
move through the gas line.
IMPORTANT
The supply line must be equipped with an
approved manual shutoff valve. This valve
should be located in the same room as
the dryer and should be in a location that
allows ease of opening and closing. DO
NOT block access to the gas shutoff valve.
Shutoff Valve - Open position
4. Check for gas system leaks with a ma-
nometer. If a manometer is not avail-
able, test all connections by brushing
on a soapy water solution.
Flare Flare
GAS FLOW
Union Union
Nipple Flexible Inlet Pipe on
Connector Back of Dryer
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
NEVER test for gas leaks with an open
flame.
IMPORTANT
Installation to the gas service must follow
local codes and ordinances and the lat-
est edition of the National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or in Canada,
CSA B149.1.
Water connection
(Steam Model only)
WARNING
Periodically inspect all water inlet hoses
for water leaks, wear, cuts, corrosion
and bulges. Replace all hoses, if any
sign of the above is visible. All hoses
should be replaced every 5 years to
reduce the risk of hose failures.
Water Supply Requirements
Cold water faucet MUST be installed within
42 inches (107 cm) of your dryer's water
inlet. The faucet MUST be 3/4 inch (1.9 cm)
with threading for laundry hose connection.
Water pressure MUST be between 20 and
120 psi. Your water department can advise
you of your water pressure.
1. Turn off COLD water supply to washer.
2. Remove COLD inlet hose from COLD
water supply and inspect for rubber
washer. Replace washer if it is torn or
worn out.