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Before you start:

WARNING: For your safety the

information in this manual must be

followed to minimize the risk of fire

or explosion or to prevent property

damage, personal injury or death.

— Do not store or use gasoline,

or other flammable vapors and

liquids in the vicinity of this or any

other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch;

Do not use any phone in your

building.

• Clear the room, building or area of

all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow gas

supplier's instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be

done by a qualified installer, service

agency or the gas supplier.

Check that you have everything necessary for correct

installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.

Part No. 3978909

Tools needed:

• 8" or 10" pipe wrench

• pipe-joint compound

resistant to L.P. gas

• 8" or 10" adjustable

wrench (for gas

• caulking gun and

connections)

compound (for installing

new exhaust vent)

• flat-blade screwdriver

• gloves

• adjustable wrench that

opens to 1" or 1" hex-

• pliers

head socket wrench (for

• putty knife

adjusting dryer feet)

• tin snips (new vent

• level

installations)

• safety glasses

Parts supplied:

Remove parts package from dryer drum.

Check that all 4 legs were included.

4 leveling legs

Parts needed:

Check local codes and with gas supplier, and read

electrical, gas and venting requirements before

purchasing parts.

Gas

Gas supply line must have:

• 1/8" NPT plugged tapping.

• Shutoff valve within 6 feet of appliance is required.

Rigid gas supply line must be:

• 1/2" IPS pipe used with a combination of pipe

fittings.

• Connection to dryer:

— New, flexible metal tubing design-certified by

AGA or CSA.

— 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT female.

Optional connection to dryer:

Gas supply line tubing must be:

• Lengths under 20 feet can use 3/8" approved

tubing (if codes and gas supplier permit).

• Lengths over 20 feet should use larger tubing.

L.P. Gas Conversion:

Conversion must be made by a qualified

technician. A qualified service technician is someone

experienced and trained in servicing gas equipment

and familiar with necessary precautions. See gas valve

burner base for gas conversion kit part number.*

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Venting

Vent

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Use a heavy metal vent.

Do not use a plastic vent.

Do not use a metal foil vent.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Four-inch heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps

must be used. Dura Safe™ vent products are

recommended.

Dura Safe vent products can be purchased from your

dealer or by calling Whirlpool Parts & Accessories

1-800-442-9991, Mon-Fri: 8am to 9pm (CST), Sat:

9am to 4:30pm (CST). Visit our internet site at

http://www.whirlpoolappliances.com/accessories

See Panel E for more information.

Exhaust hood

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

Preferred

Acceptable

Mobile home installations require:

• Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part Number 346764*

• Metal exhaust system hardware*

Floors sloped greater than 1 inch:

Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit, Part No. 279810*

Available for purchase from your dealer.

2-1/2"

Printed in U.S.A.