Whirlpool WGD75HEFW Installation Guide - Page 9
Make Gas Connection, Install Leveling Legs - dryer
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INSTALL LEVELING LEGS MAKE GAS CONNECTION (gas models only) 1. Connect gas supply to dryer 1. Prepare dryer for leveling legs To avoid damaging floor, use a large flat piece of cardboard from dryer carton; place under entire back edge of dryer. Firmly grasp dryer body (not console panel) and gently lay dryer down on cardboard. 2. Screw in leveling legs B A A. Flared male fitting B. Non-flared male fitting Remove red cap from gas pipe. Using a wrench to tighten, connect gas supply to dryer. Use pipe-joint compound on threads of all non-flared male fittings. If flexible metal tubing is used, be sure there are no kinks. NOTE: For LP gas connections, you must use pipe-joint compound resistant to action of LP gas. Do not use TEFLON® tape. 2. Plan pipe fitting connection (option 1) D C Ddiiaammoonndd mmaarrkkiinngg Examine leveling legs and locate the diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand - use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. Place a carton corner post from dryer packaging under each of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner posts until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room to connect the exhaust vent. A B A. 3⁄8" flexible gas connector B. 3⁄8" dryer gas pipe C. 3⁄8" to 3⁄8" pipe elbow D. 3 ⁄8" pipe-to-flare adapter fitting A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect dryer to existing gas line. A recommended connection is shown. Your connection may be different, according to supply line type, size, and location. 3. Open shut-off valve A B A. Closed valve B. Open valve Open shut-off valve in supply line; valve is open when handle is parallel to gas pipe. Then, test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found. 9