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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS TOOLS AND PARTS Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed for all installations: Tools needed for gas installations: 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Flat-blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" or hex-head socket wrench Pipe-joint compound resistant to propane gas Parts supplied (all models): Level Plastic putty knife Vent clamps Leveling legs (4) Parts needed (steam models): Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) "Y" connector Short inlet hose Rubber washer (4) Tin snips (new vent installations) #2 Phillips screwdriver Tape measure 4 1/4" nut driver (recommended) Wire stripper (direct wire installations) Pliers Inlet hose If using a power supply cord: Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain: ■ A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V minimum, with a temperature rating of 140°F (60°C) minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned ends. ■ A UL listed strain relief Parts needed: (Not supplied with dryer) Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting. See "Electrical Requirements" and "Venting Requirements" before purchasing parts. Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased your dryer. For further information, please refer to the "Assistance or Service" section in your "Quick Reference Guide."

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
TOOLS AND PARTS
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools needed for all installations:
Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" or hex-head
socket wrench
Level
Vent clamps
Plastic putty knife
Caulking gun and compound
(for installing new exhaust
vent)
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
1/4" nut driver
(recommended)
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Wire stripper (direct wire
installations)
Tape measure
Pliers
Tools needed for gas installations:
8" or 10" pipe wrench
8" or 10" adjustable wrench
(for gas connections)
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to propane gas
Parts supplied (all models):
Leveling legs (4)
Parts needed (steam models):
“Y”
connector
Short inlet hose
Rubber washer
(4)
Inlet hose
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with
clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
■
A UL listed 30 A power supply cord, rated 120/240 V
minimum, with a temperature rating of 140°F (60°C)
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at
least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer
must end in ring terminals or spade terminals with upturned
ends.
■
A UL listed strain relief
Parts needed:
(Not supplied with dryer)
Check local codes. Check existing electrical supply and venting.
See “Electrical Requirements” and “Venting Requirements”
before purchasing parts.
Mobile home installations require metal exhaust system hardware
available for purchase from the dealer from whom you purchased
your dryer. For further information, please refer to the “Assistance
or Service” section in your “Quick Reference Guide.”