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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 equipment-

grounding 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.

Check with a quali ed electrician or service representative

or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with

the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet

installed by a quali ed electrician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Gas Supply Requirements

Gas type

Natural gas:

This dryer is equipped for use with Natural Gas. It is design-

certified by CSA International for LP (propane or butane) gases

with appropriate conversion.

Your dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas

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in 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, please reference the

"Assistance or Service" section of the "Use and Care Guide."

LP gas conversion:

Conversion must be made by a qualified technician.

No attempt shall be made to convert the dryer from the gas

specified on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different

gas without consulting the serving 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 Canadian Natural Gas and

Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1.

Gas supply line

1/2" NPT pipe is recommended.

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3/8" approved tubing is acceptable for lengths under

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20 ft. (6.1 m) if local codes and gas supplier permit.

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).

Must include a shut-off valve:

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In the U.S.A.:

An individual manual shut-off valve must be installed within

six (6) feet (1.8 m) of the dryer in accordance with the National

Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.

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) feet (1.8 m)

of the dryer.

The shut-off valve location should be easy to reach for opening

and closing.

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

Gas supply connection requirements

There are many methods by which your gas dryer can be

connected to the gas supply. Listed here are some guidelines

for two different methods of connection.

This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with

a listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard

for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.

Option 1 (Recommended Method)

Flexible stainless steel gas connector:

If local codes permit, use a new flexible stainless steel gas

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connector (Design Certified 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" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter

fitting between the stainless steel gas connector and the dryer

gas pipe, as needed to prevent kinking.