Connecting the Gas Supply
Make sure that the gas supply to the laundry room is turned OFF and the dryer is unplugged. Confirm that the type of gas available in your laundry room is appropriate for the dryer.
Remove the shipping cap from the gas fitting at the back of the dryer. Be careful not to damage the threads of the gas connector when removing the shipping cap.
Connect the dryer to your laundry room’s gas supply using a new flexible stainless steel connector with a 3/8-inch NPT fitting.
WarningDO NOT use old connectors.
Securely tighten all connections between the dryer and your laundry room’s gas supply.
Turn on your laundry room’s gas supply.
Check all pipe connections (both internal and external) for gas leaks with a noncorrosive leak-detection fluid.
Proceed to Venting the Dryer.
3/8''~ 5/16" NPT Gas Connection (from dryer to hose - gas tank)
3/8''~1/2" NPT Gas Connection (from dryer to pipe - gas pipe)
AGA/CSA-Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector
1/8'' NPT Pipe Plug
Gas Supply Shutoff Valve
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
The dryer is configured for propane gas when shipped from the factory. Make sure that the dryer is equipped with the correct burner nozzle for the type of gas being used (natural gas or propane gas).
Use only a new stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector.
A gas shutoff valve must be installed within 1.8 m of the dryer.
If necessary, the correct nozzle (for the NG nozzle kit, order part number 383EEL3002K) should be installed by a qualified technician and the change should be noted on the dryer.
All connections must be in accordance with local codes and regulations. Gas dryers MUST exhaust to the outdoors.
High-Altitude Installations
The BTU rating of this dryer is AGA-certified for elevations below 3048 m.
If your gas dryer is being installed at an elevation above 3048 m, it must be derated by a qualified technician or gas supplier.