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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

Before you start:

4 leveling legs

Remove parts package from dryer drum.
Check that all 4 legs were included.

Gas supply line must have:
• 1/8" NPT plugged tapping.
• Shutoff valve within 6 feet 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.

L.P. Gas Conversion:

Conversion must be made by a qualified
technician.  

A qualified service technician is someone

experienced and trained in servicing gas equipment
and familiar with necessary precautions. See gas valve
burner base for gas conversion kit part number.*

Check local codes and with gas supplier, and read
electrical, gas and venting requirements before
purchasing parts.

Preferred                    Acceptable

Exhaust hood

Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches.

Vent 

4"

4"

2-1/2"

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Gas

Dryer

Set to operate on NATURAL GAS.

Part No. 3978909

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.

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.

Printed in U.S.A. 

Part No. 3978909
© 2000 Whirlpool Corporation

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.

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:

Check that you have everything necessary for correct
installation. Proper installation is your responsibility.

•  8" or 10" pipe wrench
•  8" or 10" adjustable

wrench (for gas
connections)

•  flat-blade screwdriver
•  adjustable wrench that

opens to 1" or 1" hex-
head socket wrench (for
adjusting dryer feet)

•  level
•  safety glasses

•  pipe-joint compound

resistant to L.P. gas

•  caulking gun and

compound (for installing
new exhaust vent)

•  gloves
•  pliers
• putty knife
• tin snips (new vent

installations)

DANGER

WARNING

— Do not store or use gasoline, 

or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•  Do not try to light any appliance.
•  Do not touch any electrical switch;

Do not use any phone in your
building.

• Clear the room, building or area of

all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow gas
supplier’s instructions. 

• If you cannot reach your gas

supplier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be

done by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.

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 E for more information.

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 3978909

Page 1: ...et should use larger tubing L P Gas Conversion Conversion must be made by a qualified technician A qualified service technician is someone experienced and trained in servicing gas equipment and familiar with necessary precautions See gas valve burner base for gas conversion kit part number 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Gas Dryer Set to operate on NATURAL GAS Part No 3978909 GAS DRYER Shut...

Page 2: ... Use recommended clearance for easier installation Recommended Minimum No other fuel burning appliance may be installed in the same closet or recessed area If codes permit dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet using dimensions shown Dimensions are in inches and are the minimum allowable Detailed space requirements can also be found on the label on the back panel of the dryer These re...

Page 3: ...tall a shut off valve Securely tighten all gas connections If connected to LP have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13 water column Examples of a qualified person include licensed heating personnel authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire WARNING Provide a 1 2 inch IPS rigid gas supply line to ...

Page 4: ... assist fans see Service Manual Part No 603197 To purchase the Service Manual see your Use and Care Guide for a toll free telephone number Route the vent Determine vent length 2 1 2 Acceptable Maximum length of 4 diameter metal vent When you have a 4 hood 4 4 Preferred This dryer may be converted to exhaust out the right or left side or through the bottom To convert the dryer the following kits ar...

Page 5: ...nce Slide dryer onto cardboard or hardboard before moving across floor to prevent floor damage 1 Move dryer close to its permanent location Leave enough room to connect exhaust vent Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer 2 Check levelness of dryer by placing a level on top of dryer first side to side then front to back If dryer is not level adjust dryer legs up or down If legs are not long...

Page 6: ...joints with 4 clamps have all the tools you started with 2 Plug power supply cord into grounded 3 prong outlet SURE CONNECTTM Vent Kit CRUSH RESISTANT Dura SafeTM Kits Make Installation Easy Provides 4 1 2 clearance between dryer and wall Snap Lock fittings Total kit length 8 feet Additional vent can be snapped between sections for longer runs Kit Contains 2 4 vent sections with attached close elb...

Page 7: ...as supplier and read electrical gas and venting requirements before purchasing parts Preferred Acceptable Exhaust hood Do Not use exhaust hoods with magnetic latches Vent 4 4 2 1 2 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Printed in U S A Part No 3978909 2000 Whirlpool Corporation Tools needed Check that you have everything necessary for correct installation Proper installation is your responsibility 8 or 10 ...

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