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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.

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Gas

Dryer

Set to operate on NATURAL GAS.

Part No. 3405338 Rev. D

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 is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages 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 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 identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell
you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
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. 3405338 Rev. D
© 1999 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 recommended.

Rigid

gas supply line must be: 

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

fittings.

• Optional connection to dryer:

— 

New

, flexible metal tubing design-

certified by the American Gas
Association.

— 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT female.

Tubing

gas supply line 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

Summary of Contents for 3405338

Page 1: ...han 1 inch Require Extended Dryer Feet Kit Part No 279810 Available for purchase from your dealer 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Gas Dryer Set to operate on NATURAL GAS Part No 3405338 Rev D GAS DRYER 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 supp...

Page 2: ... considered 3 3 48 sq in 24 sq in 4 14 max front view 1 closet door Minimum top and bottom air openings for closet door External exhaust elbow requires additional space Recessed area installation 0 0 front view 18 Closet confined area installation If a closet door is installed The minimum unobstructed air openings are required Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable Wall door an...

Page 3: ... acceptable to the gas supplier and local codes 3 8 inch approved tubing may be used for lengths under 20 feet For lengths over 20 feet larger tubing should be used Pipe joint compounds resistant to the action of L P gas must be used Gas requirements Check that dryer is equipped with the correct burner for the particular type of gas in the home Burner information will be found on the model serial ...

Page 4: ... the exhaust vent installation The exhaust vent can be routed up down left right or straight out the back of the dryer See Recessed area closet installation section Panel A for general space requirements Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns When using elbows or making turns allow as much ...

Page 5: ... on its back on the cardboard corners diamond marking 3 Start to screw legs into holes by hand Use an adjustable wrench or 1 hex head socket wrench to finish turning legs until you reach the ridge with the diamond marking 4 Stand dryer up on cardboard or hardboard Now start installation If installing washer and dryer install dryer first SLIDE DRYER ONTO CARDBOARD OR HARDBOARD BEFORE MOVING ACROSS ...

Page 6: ...il strike snaps into catch 6 Remove door strike D from cabinet Remove door strike plug E Insert door strike in new hole and secure with screw Insert door strike plug in original door strike hole and secure with screw 7 Slowly close door and check that door strike aligns with door catch F If door does not close completely slide door catch left or right within slot until strike snaps into catch Avai...

Page 7: ...n the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to the open position to dryer manual shutoff valve open position rigid gas supply line F Exhaust dryer 4 Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all external gas connections for leaks Bubbles around connections will indicate a leak If a leak appears shut off gas valve controls and tighten connections Then check connections again 2 Move dryer into final p...

Page 8: ...vel collar wall connection Provides 2 1 2 clearance between dryer and wall Great for closet installations 0 18 18 29 or 29 50 periscopes include one male snap lock fitting one extra long draw band collar and one clamp 21 2 2 1 2 Periscopes For Offset Outlets Tight Installations Use when vent outlets overlap or are offset Excess length can be trimmed to fit 18 29 and 29 50 Periscope 0 18 Periscope ...

Page 9: ...essages 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 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 identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of in...

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