Maytag WGD5620HW0, WED9620HW0, WED9620HBK0, WED9620HC0, WED8620HC0 Installation Guide
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DRYER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION
DE LA SÉCHEUSE
Table of Contents Table des matières
DRYER SAFETY ....................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 4
Tools and Parts .................................................................................. 4
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS .................................................. 5
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS – U.S.A. ONLY ..................... 7
ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP – CANADA ONLY ...... 8
GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP .............................................. 8
INSTALL LEVELING LEGS ..................................................... 10
MAKE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION – U.S.A. ONLY ............ 11
Power Supply Cord Connection ...................................................11
4-Wire Power Supply Cord Connection ......................................12
MAKE GAS CONNECTION .................................................... 17
VENTING ................................................................................. 18
Venting Requirements .................................................................... 18
Plan Vent System ............................................................................19
Install Vent System ..........................................................................20
CONNECT INLET HOSE ....................................................... 21
CONNECT VENT .................................................................... 22
LEVEL DRYER ........................................................................ 23
COMPLETE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST............................. 23
DOOR REVERSAL (OPTIONAL) ............................................ 24
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SÉCURITÉ DE LA SÉCHEUSE .............................................. 30
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION ............................................. 32
Outillage et pièces ........................................................................32
EXIGENCES D’EMPLACEMENT ........................................... 33
SÉCHEUSE ÉLECTRIQUE RACCORDEMENT
À L’ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE –
CANADA SEULEMENT .......................................................... 36
RACCORDEMENT D’UNE SÉCHEUSE À GAZ .................... 37
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT .................. 38
RACCORDEMENT AU GAZ ................................................... 39
ÉVACUATION ......................................................................... 40
Exigences concernant l’évacuation ................................. 40
Planification du système d’évacuation ............................ 41
Installation du système d’évacuation .............................. 42
RACCORDEMENT DU TUYAU D’ALIMENTATION
(MODÈLE À VAPEUR UNIQUEMENT) .................................. 43
RACCORDEMENT DU CONDUIT D’ÉVACUATION ............. 44
RÉGLAGE DE L’APLOMB DE LA SÉCHEUSE ..................... 45
ACHEVER L’INSTALLATION LISTE DE VÉRIFICATION ....... 45
INVERSION DE LA PORTE (FACULTATIF) ............................ 46
INSTALLATION NOTES
Date of purchase: ________________________________________
Date of installation: _______________________________________
Installer: _________________________________________________
Model number: ___________________________________________
Serial number: ____________________________________________
NOTES CONCERNANT L’INSTALLATION
Date d’achat: ____________________________________________
Date d’installation: ________________________________________
Installateur: ______________________________________________
Numéro de modéle: _______________________________________
Numéro de série: _________________________________________
W11183136B
W11183139B-SP
DRYER SAFETY
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WARNING:
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death or property
damage.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
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Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
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instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.
The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
■ Acceptable Shut-off Devices: Gas Cocks and Ball Valves installed for use shall be listed.
■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 4 feet (121.9 cm).
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools needed for all installations:
Tools needed for gas installations:
Flat-blade screwdriver
1/4" (6 mm) and
5/16" (8 mm) nut driver
(recommended)
Tape measure
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Level
Pliers
8" (203 mm) or 10"
(254 mm) pipe wrench
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to propane gas
8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm)
adjustable wrench (for gas
connections)
Parts supplied (all models):
Leveling legs (4)
Parts needed (steam models):
Utility knife
Caulking gun and
compound (new vent
installations)
Wire stripper
(direct wire installations)
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm) or
hex-head socket wrench
“Y” connector
Rubber washer
Parts package is located in dryer drum. Check that all parts are
included.
NOTE: Do not use leveling legs supplied with dryer if installing
with a pedestal or a stack kit.
2' (0.6 m) inlet hose
5' (1.52 m) inlet hose
Parts needed (not supplied with dryer):
Vent clamps
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Vent elbows and vent work
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Additional parts may be required, depending on your installation.
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
Read “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
A UL Listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V
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minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at
least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer
must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned
ends.
A UL Listed strain relief.
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Optional Equipment (not supplied with dryer):
Refer to your Use and Care Guide for information about
accessories available for your dryer.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installing dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or sleeping
quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
DRYER DIMENSIONS
Front view:
Side view:
Whirlpool® Models
You will need:
A location allowing for proper exhaust installation.
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See “Venting Requirements.”
A separate 15 or 20 A circuit for a gas dryer or 30 A circuit for
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an electric dryer.
If using power supply cord, a grounded electrical outlet
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located within 2 ft. (610 mm) of either side of dryer.
See “Electrical Requirements.”
Floor must support dryer weight of 200 lbs. (90.7 kg). Also
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consider weight of companion appliance.
Cold water faucets located within 4 ft. (1.2 m) of the water
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ll valves, and water pressure of 20–120 psi (138–827 kPa).
You may use your washer’s water supply by purchasing the
necessary parts noted in “Parts needed.”
Level oor with maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under entire
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dryer. If slope is greater than 1" (25 mm), install Extended
Dryer Feet Kit, Part Number 279810. If not level, clothes may
not tumble properly and automatic sensor cycles may not
operate correctly.
For garage installation, place dryer at least 18" (460 mm)
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above oor. If using a pedestal, you will need 18" (460 mm) to
bottom of dryer.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it
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will be exposed to water and/or weather.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate, install, or store dryer where it
will be exposed to water, weather, or at temperatures below
40°F (4°C). Lower temperatures may cause dryer not to shut
off at end of automatic sensor cycles, resulting in longer drying
times.
*Approx. measurement
Maytag® Models
*Approx. measurement
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Back view:
(Steam Models Only)
Vent
Gas
Recommended installation clearances (dryer only):
Water inlet
*Approx. measurement
NOTE: Most installations require a minimum of 5" (127 mm)
clearance behind dryer for exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Installation Clearances
For each arrangement, consider allowing more space for ease of
installation and servicing, spacing for companion appliances, and
clearances for walls, doors, and oor moldings. Space must be
large enough to allow door to fully open. Add spacing on all sides
of dryer to reduce noise transfer. If a closet door or louvered door
is installed, top and bottom air openings in door are required.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
NOTE: No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the
same closet as a dryer.
Installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
All dimensions show recommended and minimum spacing
allowed.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
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installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, oor
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moldings, dryer venting, and gas line.
Additional spacing should be considered on all sides of the
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dryer to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation
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openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
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0" (0 mm) rear spacing is allowed for straight back venting only.
For steam models only, inlet hose must not be kinked.
Custom under-counter installation:
Mobile home – Additional installation requirements:
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280
(formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile home construction and
Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSA-Z240 MH.
Mobile home installations require:
Metal exhaust system hardware, available for purchase
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from your dealer. For further information, see “Assistance or
Service” in your Use and Care Guide.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
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introduce outside air into dryer. Openings (such as a nearby
window) should be at least twice as large as dryer exhaust
opening.
For mobile home installation of gas dryers:
Mobile Home Installation Hold-down Kit Part Number 346764
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is available to order. For further information, see “Assistance
or Service” in your Use and Care Guide.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS –
U.S.A. ONLY
It is your responsibility:
To contact a qualied electrical installer.
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To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
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conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
– latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved
in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269.
To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single-phase, 120/240 V,
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60 Hz, AC-only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 V
electrical supply, if specied on the serial/rating plate) on a
separate 30 A circuit, fused on both sides of the line. Connect
to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the
neutral or grounding circuit.
Do not use an extension cord.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
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recommended that a qualied electrician determine that the
ground path is adequate.
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of
electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions
provided for it here.
This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire
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electrical supply connection. The neutral ground conductor is
permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire)
within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical
supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must be
removed from the external ground connector (green screw),
and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire)
of the terminal block. When the neutral ground conductor is
secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the
terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral
conductor. The green ground wire of the 4-wire power cord
must be secured to the dryer cabinet with the green ground
screw.
If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral ground
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wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional External Ground for
3-Wire Connection” in the “Power Supply Cord Connection”
section.
A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the
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appliance is installed in a location where grounding through
the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the
neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations
after 1996, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4)
areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral
conductors.
If your outlet looks like this:
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL Listed strain
relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of
4-wire receptacle
(14-30R)
3-wire receptacle
(10-30R)
NEMA Type 14-30R. The ground wire (ground
conductor) may be either green or bare. The
neutral conductor must be identified by a white
cover.
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with
ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain
relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least
4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge
copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of
NEMA Type 10-30R.
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire)
and be:
Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable
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(with ground wire), covered with exible metallic conduit. All
current-carrying wires must be insulated.
10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum) at least
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5 ft. (1.52 m) long.
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL Listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
A UL Listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V
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minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at
least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer
must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned
ends.
A UL Listed strain relief.
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ELECTRIC DRYER POWER HOOKUP –
CANADA ONLY
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
It is your responsibility:
To contact a qualied electrical installer.
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To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
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conformance with Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 – latest
edition and all local codes. A copy of above codes standard
may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association,
178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.
To supply the required 4-wire, single-phase, 120/240 V, 60 Hz,
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AC-only electrical supply on a separate 30 A circuit, fused on
both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.
This dryer is equipped with a UL Listed and/
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or CSA International Certied Power Cord
intended to be plugged into a standard
14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is
5 ft. (1.52 m) long. Be sure wall receptacle
is within reach of dryer’s nal location.
If using a replacement power supply cord, it
is recommended that you use Power Supply
Cord Replacement Part Number 8529008.
For further information, please reference service numbers located
in the “Assistance or Service” section of your Use and Care
Guide.
GROUNDING 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 equipmentgrounding 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.
4-wire receptacle
(14-30R)
GAS DRYER POWER HOOKUP
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120 V, 60 Hz, AC-only, 15 or 20 A fused electrical supply is
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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
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 equipmentgrounding 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.
epresentative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
oper outlet
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
epresentative
or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with
oper outlet
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to propane, have a qualified person make
sure gas pressure does not exceed 13" (33 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
GAS TYPE
Natural Gas:
This dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. It is certied by
UL for use with propane gas with appropriate conversion.
Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in
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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.
Option 2 (Alternate Method)
Approved aluminum or copper tubing:
Must include 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping accessible
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for test gauge connection, immediately upstream of the gas
connection to the dryer. See illustration below.
1/2" IPS pipe is recommended.
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3/8" approved aluminum or copper tubing is acceptable for
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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.
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Lengths over 20 ft. (6.1 m) should use larger tubing and a
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different size adapter tting.
If your dryer has been converted to use propane gas, 3/8"
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propane 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 propane
gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON
Must include shut-off valve.
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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 shut-off valve be installed within six (6) ft. (1.8 m)
of the dryer. The location should be easy to reach for
opening and closing.
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tape.
Propane Gas Conversion:
IMPORTANT: Conversion must be made by a qualied
technician.
No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance 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
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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.
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 shut-off valve
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of Chemours.
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