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STACKED WASHER/GAS DRYER INSTALLATION
REQUIREMENTS
Stacked Washer/Gas Dryer Gas Supply Requirements
Gas Supply
Before installation, check that the local gas distribution conditions,
nature of gas and pressure, and the adjustment of the appliance
are compatible. Burner information will be found on the model/
serial rating plate in the door recess of the dryer. If this information
does not agree with the type of gas available, see your dealer.
Natural Gas:
This dryer is factory adjusted for use with NATURAL GAS (G20),
and no further adjustment should be required at installation.
L.P. Gas:
This dryer is also certified for use with L.P. gas with appropriate
conversion. No attempt shall be made to convert the appliance
from the gas specified on the model/serial rating plate for use
with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier.
Conversion must be done by a competent service technician.
L.P. Gas conversion kit, part number W10571757, is available for
purchase from your dealer. Full instructions are supplied with the
kit.
Supply line requirements:
Provide a rigid gas supply line to the washer/dryer location. It
should be minimum 12.5 mm (1/2") ID. When acceptable to the
gas supplier and local codes, 10 mm (3/8") ID rigid supply line
may be used for lengths under 6.1 m (20'). Pipe-joint compounds
resistant to the action of L.P. gas must be used.
Gas connection to the dryer itself should be made by means
of a flexible gas hose suitable for the appliance and gas category
in accordance with national installation regulations. If in doubt,
contact the gas supplier. It should be minimum 10 mm (3/8") ID.
A means of restraint should be used between the washer/dryer
and the wall to avoid straining of the rigid gas supply when the
washer/dryer is moved. An appropriate length of chain and a wall
hook is recommended.
The dryer gas inlet connection is a 3/8" NPT thread. An adapter is
supplied for conversion to standard ISO 228-1 thread (3/8" BSP).
Check for leaks by using an approved noncorrosive leak-detection
solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found. A
pressure measurement tapping is provided on the gas valve
within the dryer, accessible after removal of the lower front panel.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of that system.