Whirlpool WGD5500XW Installation Instructions - Page 4

Installation Requirements - dryer

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In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: � Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. � If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type. � A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Tools needed for all installations: Adjustable wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm) or hex-head socket wrench Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent) Flat-blade screwdriver #2 Phillips screwdriver 1/4" nut driver or socket wrench (recommended) Tin snips (new vent installations) Utility knife Tools needed for gas installations: Tape measure Vent clamps 8" or 10" pipe wrench 8" or 10" adjustable wrench (for gas connections) Level 4 Pliers Pipe-joint compound resistant to LP gas

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Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Tools needed for all installations:
Level
Tape measure
Pliers
Flat-blade screwdriver
#2 Phillips screwdriver
Adjustable wrench that
opens to 1" (25 mm)
or
hex-head socket wrench
Tin snips (new vent
installations)
Caulking gun and compound
(for installing new exhaust vent)
Vent clamps
1/4" nut driver or socket
wrench (recommended)
Tools needed for gas installations:
8" or 10" pipe wrench
8" or 10" adjustable wrench
(for gas connections)
Pipe-joint compound
resistant to LP gas
Utility knife
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply:
Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by
the State of Massachusetts.
If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.
A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS