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• Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifi ed installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion, or death.
• Use only a new stainless steel fl exible connector and a
new AGA-certifi ed connector. Failure to do so can result
in fi re, explosion, or death.
• A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 6 ft.
(1.8 m) of the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fi re,
explosion, or death.
• The dryer is confi gured 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). Failure to do so can
result in fi re, explosion, or death.
CONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY
NOTE: This dryer is confi gured from the factory set for
natural gas (NG). If dryer is to be used with propane (LP)
gas, it must be converted by a qualifi ed
service technician.
1
Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is
turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged. Confi rm that
the type of gas available in your laundry room is
appropriate for the dryer.
2
Remove the shipping cap from the gas fi tting 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 fl exible stainless steel connector with a
⅜-inch NPT fi tting.
NOTE: 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 fl uid.
7
Proceed to Venting the Dryer (refer to pages 14-15).
High-Altitude Installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certifi ed 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 qualifi ed
technician or gas supplier.
• If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle kit,
order part number 17025) should be installed by a
qualifi ed technician and the change should be noted on
the dryer. Failure to do so can result in fi re, explosion, or
death.
• All connections must be in accordance with local codes
and regulations. Failure to do so can result in fi re,
explosion, or death.
• Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors. Failure to do
so can result in fi re, explosion, or death.
GAS DRYERS (continued)
3/8" NPT Gas
Connection
Gas Supply
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Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
1/8" NPT Pipe Plug
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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