Whirlpool WETLV27FW, Installation Instructions Manual

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A
B
Open shut-off valve
4.
Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle
is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing
on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution.
Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
Attach connector
3.
Attach the fl exible gas connector to the 1/2" NPT adapter.
Do not use pipe-joint compound for this connection.
There should be a natural loop in the fl exible gas connector.
The fl exible gas connector must not be twisted, kinked, or
attached with any sharp bends.
A
B
Connecting gas supply to dryer
1.
Remove red cap from fl exible gas connector. Remove the
1/2" NPT adapter from the fl exible gas connector (it will be
necessary to use two adjustable wrenches). Using a wrench
to tighten, connect gas supply to washer/dryer. Use pipe-
joint compound on threads of all non-fl ared male fi ttings.
If fl exible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks.
NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON
®
tape.
A. Flared male
fi tting
B. Non-fl ared
male fi tting
B
C
D
E
A
Install adapter
2.
Install the adapter on the 1/2" rigid gas supply pipe using
pipe-joint compound.
NOTE:
For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint
compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use
TEFLON
®
tape.
A. 1/2" rigid gas supply
pipe
B. Use pipe-joint
compound.
C.1/2" NPT adapter
D. Do not use pipe-joint
compound.
E. Flexible gas
connector
Make Gas Connection
Connect Vent
1.
Connect vent to exhaust outlet
(27" model shown)
2.
Move washer/dryer to fi nal location
Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. If connecting to existing vent, make sure vent is
clean. Dryer vent must fi t over dryer exhaust outlet and inside
exhaust hood. Check that vent is secured to exhaust hood
with a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
Move washer/dryer to fi nal location, taking care not to crush
or kink vent.
After washer/dryer is in place, remove corner posts and
cardboard from under washer/dryer.
Connecting from front
(for closet or recessed
area)
Connecting
from rear