Whirlpool WGD9050XW Installation Instructions - Page 13
Connect Inlet Hoses, Make Gas Connection
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2. Screw in leveling legs 2. Plan pipe fitting connection diamond marking Examine leveling legs, find diamond marking. Screw legs into leg holes by hand, use a wrench to finish turning legs until diamond marking is no longer visible. Now stand the dryer on its feet. Slide the dryer until it is close to its final location. Leave enough room for electrical connection and to connect the exhaust vent. MAKE GAS CONNECTION 1. Connect gas supply to dryer D A C B A. 3/8" flexible gas connector C. 3/8" to 3/8" pipe elbow B. 3/8" dryer pipe 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 Closed valvAe BOpen valve maFlelarfietdtinAg Non-flared Bmale 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. 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 leaks found. Connect Inlet Hoses For non-steam models, skip to "Connect Vent" on page 15. The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses. 1. Turn cold water off, remove and replace rubber washer †®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company. Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose. Check and see if rubber washer is in the "Y" connector. Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace with new rubber washer provided. 13