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24 INSTALLATION
• Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
• The dryer is configured for natural gas when
shipped from the factory. Make sure that the
dryer is equipped with the correct burner nozzle
for the type of gas being used (natural gas or
propane gas).
• Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector
and a new AGA-certified connector.
• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft.
(1.8 m) of the dryer.
• If necessary, the correct nozzle should be
installed by a qualified technician and the
change should be noted on the dryer. (For the LP
nozzle kit, order part number 383EEL3002D.)
• All connections must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations. Gas dryers MUST exhaust
to the outdoors.
1
Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry
room is turned OFF and the dryer is
unplugged. Confirm that the type of gas
available in your laundry room is appropriate
for the dryer.
2
Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting
at the back of the dryer. Be careful not to
damage the threads of the gas connector
when removing the shipping cap.
3
Connect the dryer to your laundry room's gas
supply using a new flexible stainless steel
connector with a 3/8-inch NPT fitting.
WARNING
• DO NOT use old connectors.
4
Securely tighten all connections between the
dryer and your laundry room's gas supply.
5
Turn on your laundry room's gas supply.
6
Check all pipe connections (both internal and
external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive
leak-detection fluid.
7
Proceed to Venting the Dryer.
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3/8" NPT gas Connection
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AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible
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Connector
1/8" NPT Pipe Plug
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Gas Supply Shutoff Valve
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High-Altitude Installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for
elevations below 10,000 feet.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation
above 10,000 feet, it must be derated by a
qualified technician or gas supplier.
Connecting Electric Dryers
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, electric
shock, property damage, injury to persons, or
death when using this appliance, fulfill the
following requirements.
Electrical Requirements for Electric
Models
WARNING
• The wiring and grounding must conform to the
latest edition of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 and all applicable local
regulations. Please contact a qualified electrician
to check your home's wiring and fuses to ensure
that your home has adequate electrical power to
operate the appliance.
• This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
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