Kenmore 796.8099, Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
•
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthegas
supplier.
Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion,
or death.
•
Useonlyanewstainlesssteelflexibleconnector
and a new AGA-certified connector.
Failure to do
so can result in fire, 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
fire, explosion, or death.
• The dryer is configured for Natural Gas when
shipped from the factory. Make sure that the dryer
isequippedwiththecorrectburnernozzleforthe
typeofgasbeingused(NaturalGasorLiquefied
Petroleum) . Failure to do so can result in fire,
explosion, or death.
•
If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the LP nozzle
kit,orderpartnumber4948EL4002C)shouldbe
installedbyaqualifiedtechnicianandthechange
should be noted on the dryer. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
• All connections must be in accordance with local
codes and regulations. Failure to do so can result
in fire, explosion, or death.
•
GasdryersMUSTexhausttotheoutdoors. Failure
to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death.
NOTE: This dryer is configured from the factory set for
Natural Gas (NG). If dryer is to be used with LP gas,
it must be converted by a qualified service technician.
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.
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.
Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas supply
using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a
3/8 in. NPT fitting.
NOTE:DO NOT use old connectors.
Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and
your laundry room’s gas supply.
Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply.
Check all pipe c onnections (both internal and external)
for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid.
Proceed to Venting the Dryer on page 16.
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.
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GLISH
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONNECTING GAS DRYERS (cont.)
Connecting the Gas Supply
3/8” NPT Gas
Connection
AGA/CSA-Certified
Stainless Steel
Flexible Connector
Gas Supply
Shutoff Valve
1/8” NPT Pipe Plug
High-Altitude Installations