Have questions about your dryer?
Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll-free number to call, or call your
dealer. The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory
under “Appliances — Household — Major — Service and Repair.”
When you call, you will need the dryer model number and serial number.
Both numbers are on the model/serial rating plate located in the door well
behind the dryer door and on front of opening.
Record the numbers here for handy reference:
Model No.
Serial No.
Moving dryer to a new location?
Check with your gas supplier or dealer to confirm that your dryer is
equipped with the correct burner for the particular type of gas in your new
home. Burner information is specified on the model/serial rating plate.
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT:
Read and save these instructions.
Installer:
Leave Installation Instructions with homeowner.
Homeowner:
Keep Installation Instructions for future reference.
For best performance,
install dryer according to Installation
Instructions. Failure to complete installation as instructed
could void warranty.
Save
Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use.
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.
Parts supplied:
Parts needed:
Venting
Gas
Tools needed:
Before you start:
4 leveling legs
Remove parts package from
dryer drum. Check that all
parts were included.
Check local codes and with gas supplier, and
read electrical, gas and venting requirements
before purchasing parts.
Preferred Acceptable
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 G for more information.
Exhaust hood
Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.
4"
4"
2-1/2"
Check that you have everything necessary for
correct installation. Proper installation is your
responsibility.
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Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
Gas
Dryer
Set to operate on NATURAL GAS.
Part No. 3978906
GAS DR
YER
Shut off electrical supply
to dryer. Unplug power
supply cord and tape it
securely to dryer.
Shut off gas supply valve in
the gas supply line.
Disconnect gas fittings from
dryer and cap gas supply
line. Tape end of dryer gas
pipe.
Disconnect bracket from wall and
reinstall in new home. (Not used
on all models.)
Tape lint
collector lid to
cabinet.
Tape top
to cabinet.
Tape door
to front
panel.
Turn leveling
legs all the
way in.
Slide dryer onto cardboard
or hardboard before moving
it across the floor to prevent
damaging floor covering.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety message in this manual and on your appliance. Always read
and obey all safety messages.
WARNING
DANGER
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING”. These words mean:
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
Tools needed to change door swing:
• Phillips screwdriver
• soft cloth or towel
L.P. gas conversion:
In U.S. - Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician.
See gas valve burner base for gas
conversion kit part number.
Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. 3978906
© 2000 Whirlpool Corporation
• 8" or 10" pipe wrench
• 8" or 10" adjustable
wrench (for gas
connections)
• flat-blade screwdriver
• adjustable wrench
that opens to 1"
(shown) or 1" hex-
head socket wrench
(for adjusting dryer
feet)
• level
• 1/4" nut driver
(shown) or socket
wrench
• knife
• safety glasses
• duct tape
• pipe-joint compound
resistant to L.P. gas
• caulking gun and
compound (for
installing new exhaust
vent)
• gloves
• pliers
Gas supply line must have:
• 1/8" NPT plugged tapping.
• Shutoff valve within 183 cm (6 ft) 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.
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.
WARNING
